Last year I had the privilege of photographing the very talented Sara of Sarah & Abraham.  Her session was tons of fun and I was SO honored to photograph a celebrity in the world of handmade goodies :)  This girl is SO sweet, creative, and crazy talented.  She has just launched a new website called Oh My Handmade! in addition to her Sara & Abraham site.  This website is a collaboration of designers and is going to rock. your. socks. off!  To celebrate the launch, she’s hosting an incredible giveaway - go see for yourself!  There’s some fabulous goodies up for grabs! 

Oh My Handmade

The fact that they are all sitting together for a picture and noone is whining is a miracle in and of itself.  Add on the fact that I didn’t even have to bribe them with candy, ice cream, or a trip to Disney World is just a bonus

Disclaimer: Noone was harmed in the making of this photograph - and for those who don’t know, that’s (left to right)  my sweet nephew, my baby girl, and my little buddy

Little man was snoozing on the couch today when I heard some stirring.  I walked in the room to see this:

Seriously.  Makes me want a whole litter of ‘em.

This post has been a long time coming.  Last September, I hired an assistant to help me with some behind-the-scenes-work…and let me tell you - this girl is awesome.  Katie has recently started doing my Ordering Sessions, and is now a much more visible part of my business.  I am so thankful for her contribution to SKP and honestly - I don’t know how I did it before without her :)  Thanks to her, I’ve been able to wittle down my work-from-home hours to closer to 20-30/week as opposed to 40 (yikes!!).  She also is constantly looking for ways to help SKP grow and thrive, and has a great eye for detail.  Basically, she makes me look good ;)  I should also say that she’s a wonderful person inside & out - and I consider her a friend.

Many of you will be meeting her soon when it comes time for your Ordering Session, and I know you will love her too :) 

Katie - can you believe it’s been a year since you joined me on this crazy ride?  Thanks for EVERYthing you do - none of it goes unnoticed!  You rock

Photographs are such a wonderful thing.  You can relive a single day - a moment even - over and over. 

Like this day - my two babies, lounging around.  Just being themselves, loving on each other and loving life.

Seriously - these kids run my life.  And I love it

The most common question I get asked by clients is “What should we wear?”  You may remember when I introduced the What to Wear Guide last year.  One of my favorite clothing companies is Mini Boden, so I wanted to share some of my favorite pieces from their fall line.  These are just to give you some fun ideas for your session - you might even be able to find similar pieces locally!   Many of you have fall sessions coming up, so these ideas are just for you :)  {Don’t worry, if you don’t see your little one’s size…just keep scrolling :)}

Here are my top picks!  First up, girls size 1 1/2yr - 12 yr:

Love this Pretty Party Dress - and it would look perfect paired with this sweet cardigan and these leggings.  Can’t you just see little ballet flats, too?

I LOVE the movement of this Gypsy Skirt .  It’s feminine and playful - perfect for twirling :).  To keep her little legs warm at your fall session, try adding these adorable tights.

On a more causual side, these heart patch trousers are so fun!    These would add a great punch of color to your photos, while keeping your little girl comfy at the same time.  Best of all is the adjustable waistband - so she can continue to wear them all winter long

 Ok, mamas of boys…your turn:  (If you have a baby, keep scrolling)

Boden has some of my favorite tees for boys - check these out:

Rock T-shirt

Road Trip T-shirt

If you don’t want to go the t-shirt route…

The Vintage Layered Polo - not as causual as a tee, but with the scruffed up edges, it’s still boyish and fun :)  I’m lovin the red, but all three colors are great!

Ok, I saved the best for last….babies :)  It was SO difficult to narrow down my fave Boden picks for babies - it’s all SO cute! 

For girls only…

 This Pretty Pinafore is a modern spin on the traditional pinafore dress.  I am loving the gold, but the vibrant red is gorgeous as well.  Very fallish and perfect for Christmas card photos!  The layered look pictured is super cute, and is perfect for chilly fall mornings.

You really can’t find anything sweeter than a baby in a one-peice romper… 

Velour Romper (in boy & girl prints)

Applique Romper - how cute is that dragon? (adorable girl print available as well here)

Knitted Romper - sweet little buttons and super soft cashmere blend make this romper dressy enough for any occasion.  See detail here.

Last but not least…accessories go a long way!  Your little one could be wearing a potato sack, but throw on this hat = instant adorableness.  (Yes, I just made up that word.) 

find it here.

Those are my top picks from Boden - have fun browsing their site, and I hope this gives you some fun, vibrant ideas for your session this fall!

 xo,

S

Warning - snapshot alert! Charlotte got a pool for her birthday, so yesterday we christened it - a morning swim with her cousin and BFF Drew. They were having so much fun and being so cute, I just had to snap some shots of them.

I haven’t posted much of our everyday photos in awhile, so here you go

First up, Clive had his first getaway with just Matt & I this week.  Matt had to travel to Chicago for work, so Clive & I tagged along while Charlotte had her first sleepover at Gma & Papa’s house

Had some fun in the hotel room with Clive:

Next up:  Charlotte had a huge “first” this week - she drew her first face!  She was SO proud of it.  She ran into the room and proceeded to point out the eyes, nose, and mouth.  Do you see it?  :)  I’m so glad I had my camera right beside me at the time so I could document this.

So there’s a little wrap up of our week :)  Tomorrow is my first session at the loft, and I’m SO pumped!  I’ll be posting a sneak peek from that session in the next day or two. 

Don’t forget about the Fall Special.  VERY limited openings left!  September is almost full and October is well on its way.  If you want Christmas card images, this is your last chance

Yesterday my sweet baby girl turned three.  I remember when “three” sounded so grown up :).  When it seemed forever away.  I remember a time when I couldn’t even imagine what she would be like as a giggling, bouncing, running, jumping, singing, chatting, three year old with baby dolls to hold.  Yet somewhere along the way I blinked and here she is.  It seems as if I closed my eyes for a moment, and she went from my 5# sack of sugar to a 30# little girl.  As I write this, I can hear her on the deck reading books to the birds in the trees.  Her sweet little voice mixing with robin songs.  And I tell myself - I can’t even imagine what she will be like as a loving, nurturing, driving, all grown-up woman with babies of her own.  Yet somwhere along the way I will blink again and she will be.  So I try to soak in every minute of this phase of life.  t’s wild, it’s busy, and yes, it’s stressful.  But someday - sooner than I realize- I will wish with all my heart that I could relive just one. more. day - just like yesterday. 

Her third birthday.

 P.S. She’s wearing a dress that was mine when I was three :)

Today I ended my maternity leave with an adorable little 1 year old boy.  (His sneak peek will be posted tomorrow.)  It felt great to be shooting again, and I’m already looking forward to my next session on Saturday :)  For those of you that are interested in a session, August is almost completely full, and September & October spots are highly sought after.  Email me before everything is gone.

Because I just can’t blog without posting an image…my sweet little man at 6 weeks (yes, I’m a few weeks behind)

Emily - your sneak peek is up next!