More Favorites: Caleb & Max

Blogging can be hard sometimes...at least for me. But with photo shoots of little guys like Caleb & Max, it's not hard to just look at some cuteness....no words necessary.

Caleb is an awesome big brother. He is at that age where his vocabulary is almost like having a conversation with an adult. He told me all about how cool it was to ride his bike. He also pointed out to me the boat he saw out in the canal...a very interesting yellow banana shaped boat, and the man in the boat even waved and said hello to us. How entertaining is that? His excitement was just darling! Very animated facial expressions!

Max is so cute you just want to kiss him all over his chubby cheeks. Babies just have that incredible softness you want to cuddle. Max is trying so hard to walk and sometimes his legs just go every which direction...you'll get there soon Max, keep on trying.

So, here's a slideshow of a few of my favorites:



I love doing photo shoots of kids and families.

My kids tend to zone me out since they are so used to me with a camera up to their faces...so let me take pictures of yours. The toddler stage can be so entertaining ...the key is to relate to them on their level. As they get older, more creativity is required to get them to relate to you...still pretty entertaining though.

So leave a comment, and let me know what you think...which one is YOUR favorite image. What do YOU do or say to get cooperation from the kids?

~Von

Caleb & Max

Last weekend, Caleb and Max let me follow them around while they played and had a generally good time at the park in New Town, St. Charles. I've been shooting their pictures all of their lives...a whole 3 years on Caleb and 1 year on Max. Good times!

The light that evening was just amazing. I just couldn't shoot enough pictures. Mom's going to have a hard time narrowing down all the ones she likes.

I love how mischievious Caleb looks here. Priceless!

Max is such a happy baby.

I'm working on their slideshow, so check back for a blog post on that.

Happy Friday!

~Von

Landis Family

I was contracted recently by Lillie Studios to shoot a family session for them here in St. Louis at Lafayette Park for the Landis-Nace Family. It was such an honor to be entrusted with a client of theirs. Thanks Alisha!

I had a great time with Jessica, Greg, Harrison, Ashley, Darick, Dylan and Mr. and Mrs. Nace. Alisha posted on her blog what her favorites were, but I had to share my favorites too...we had some of the same favorites. Do you blog readers have any favorites here?

All the brothers and sisters. They really get along well.

Grandma and Grandpa

I know this picture below wouldn't be considered the most flattering but I just love the baby's face....it's just so real. It makes me smile for some reason and think of my own babies (who are now 7 and 8 years old). Know what I mean? And here Grandma and Grandpa are so happy to be with the little guy.

See below for slideshow of all my favorites.

~Von

Too Cute For Words!

Recently, got to hang out with the adorable Maggie and her mom, Amanda, at New Town in St. Charles. Maggie is 5 years old but she plans on being America's Next Top Model . . . . check her out and see if you agree.

Here's her best ballerina imitation.Love the light on her here.

Look at those eyes!

Just too cute for words. I had so much fun hanging out with her. She's quite a chatty little thing and was showing me all her best moves from America's Next Top Model.

Thanks Maggie and Amanda for a fun afternoon!

~Von