long time blog readers will quickly recognize this family…I’ve been photographing them since big sister’s arrival 3 years ago. they are always up for anything, always best dressed, and I adore every last second of their sessions…this one, was no different.

samantha

is

perfect.

her big sister

has come around,

and just

adores

her.

their family was meant

to be

like this

at this moment.

while a trip

to Paris,

would have been

lovely…

a sweet baby sister is

truly amazing.

he’s back.

sweet boy,

your eyes slay me.

that stubborn streak,

makes it

all the more rewarding

to catch a grin.

you are perfect

and so

incredibly

loved -

mom & dad are obviously

smitten…

can’t say I blame them.

I’m editing this wedding right now

and my sweet,

talented,

second shooter Laura

grabbed this image

of me

working.

(and the resulting shot, of course).

psst…did you enter the GIVEAWAY yet? A FREE session and ALL the digital files y’all!!

their day was

perfect.

sunny,

warm,

cheery flowers,

an exquisite,

historic

location.

two people

totally

in love.

I’ve only just started looking through Saturday’s wedding…but I couldn’t help but share a little sneak of their day.  More to come soon.

venue: The Adolphus

hair/makeup: Angie Williams

flowers: Cocktails & Caviar

coordination: Jennifer Harris

I’ve been telling

my clients

forever

that real

genuine

moments

aren’t forced.

they are fluid

little glimpses

found in every session,

when the subject

is allowed

to just

be.

MZP is rolling out a new take on the classic session. It’s simple, understated, real…the moments you want to remember about your child, about your family, about each other. In the coming weeks on the blog you’ll see real families, real children just as they are – imperfect but completely perfect to those who love them, exactly how God intended us to be – so totally, head over heels in love.

meet Campbell.

newly four.

big sister

little sister.

six sweet freckles,

piercing blue eyes.

sweet

as

sin.

and today,

she was allowed

to just

be.

If you’d like more details on this new offering, shoot me an email: mz@melissazihlman.com