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I may mention from time to time my love of being early. And this session location + parking always scares me so I am sure to be super early. Then there is the parking meter issue on a weekday – I can only pay for the exact amount of time I will need, so I can’t leave the car too early. I’m just used to being the first person there, since I really love being overprepared, and it’s only me getting ready vs. getting your whole family dressed and ready for a session.
So imagine to my surprise, when I walked in, (still early) I was told this sweet family was already upstairs dressed. I had already met Janelle at the Holiday Minis, but I then knew we would be bffs. I was so impressed and kind of stunned. This was a session to celebrate baby boy’s first birthday, and so I did try to get a lot of photos with birthday boy! Ericka and Janelle worked together to pick the cutest little one piece outfit for him (loooooveeee!) Ish and Janelle were just so cute together – they laughed and giggled with their boys. Our original date was snowed/iced out a week before, so I was glad we didn’t have to worry about that the day of their session. What a sweet family session this was – be prepared for a ton of images!
According to Mom….
What kind of feel were you thinking for your session? Vintage, urban, modern? Why did you choose that? We were looking for a modern feel for our session. We just remodeled our home to fee more modern and thought this would compliment our new décor.
Who are the members of your family and a quick fact about each one.
Ish (age withheld)-larger than life personality. The party is wherever he is. He is generous, talented and the hardest worker I know….and the best Dad! Lateef (4)-he is his father’s son. Personality for days. Charismatic and sweet. Energetic and passionate. Funny…..
Jett (1)-possibly the sweetest little guy there is. He is patient, happy and smart. Cuddle bug….
Janelle-your typical type A stay at home mom.
What was your favorite part of the session? This was our first family photo session ever! We didn’t know what to expect. We loved how natural it felt and the big space was perfect for our little ones to chase each other around without us having to chase after them! I still can’t believe some of the great shots Becky got even in the moments we felt everyone was falling apart!
What’s your favorite family activity? We love to travel. Anywhere and everywhere.
What was the weather like the day of your session? The weather was cold, windy and a little overcast. We had to reschedule our original date because of a snow storm the previous week.
What was the best part of your session? I loved watching my boys have fun with each other. No ipads. No tv. No toys. Just each other. Playing little games and just laughing at everyone being silly.
Tell me about the outfits you wore to the session. We had a dressier look and a more casual look. Mostly because I couldn’t make up my mind on what I wanted to wear. Hahaha. The dressier look was built around a pair of bright floral pants from j.crew I was dying to wear. Ericka from Little Apple Styles had awesome suggestions and presented the coolest idea boards with links directly to the options. Jett wore the sweetest overalls from Janie and Jack and Lateef wore Ralph Lauren top and jeans. Ish was in Banana Republic. The second look was very neutral which is more our style. My look was H&M, Jett and Lateef were in Gap and Ish just removed his jacket. Most of the items we owned but I broke down and bought some new items. Pictures are forever!
What props did you bring and why? We brought Jett’s giraffe lovey and a star hung in his nursery. His first birthday sparked our interest in getting the family pictures taken. The poor little guy didn’t get a birthday party like his older brother. I was feeling guilty and wanted to do something special to celebrate this milestone. I regret not having professional pictures with our older son sooner. Better late than never! Years from now when we look back at these pictures it will be so cool and maybe even funny seeing him with that giraffe.
What are some words of wisdom you have for other families preparing for a session? Bring back up clothes or other options. Something may not work or someone may not be in the mood to wear what you chose for them. Give yourself plenty of time before the shoot to prepare outfits, shoes, accessories, etc. Follow Becky’s blog to get ideas beforehand so you can articulate the end result you hope for. You will not be disappointed!
What’s your favorite family weekend activities? We love to just walk around and find where the day takes us. Museums, discovering Downtown Raleigh, shopping, etc. I love to cook and bake for my family all day on the weekends as well.
Were you worried about any parts of the session beforehand? I was worried about my husband more than the kids. I was afraid he would feel uncomfortable and not know what to do. That is exactly how he felt but it is certainly not how the pictures came across. That is why Becky is the best! She still managed to capture his personality through his discomfort.
Downtown Raleigh Family Photographer | Rebecca Keller Photography
Styled by Little Apple Styles
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Rebecca Keller is a Downtown Raleigh Family Photographer featured in People Magazine and on several blogs including The Bump. Contact Rebecca Keller Photography for more information about family photography and travel sessions.