I just landed in DC a few hours ago for what is sure to be a whirlwind trip. 2 weddings and 5 engagement sessions is going to be plenty of fodder for the blog. But before I get to any of that, I’m going to continue to play catch up. This year I’ve had a wonderful new family come into my life and I have already done 2 portrait sessions with them since early March.
Hilary and James and their delightful 6 year-old daughter Astrid asked me to come over to photograph them while James’ family was in town for a visit…which also coincided with Astrid’s birthday. Here are a few faves from the session.
This is my favorite from the whole shoot…such joy!
And how quickly that joy turned to utter despair when she realized that her favorite stuffed animal was missing. I wish I looked so beautiful when I’m miserable…I usually look like a blubbering disaster.
Love this one of Astrid & her Uncle Tim
Astrid with her grandparents
The whole family
About a month later, Hilary asked me to meet them at Paradise Cove to shoot some portraits of her aunt with all of the adorable grandchildren.
Tags: family portrait, malibu, paradise cove
Hi Justine,
I just found you blog and love your photography!
As a photographer, i’m curious what kind of flash youre using in the pics of Astrid w/ her grandparents and the whole family. The lightingand tonality is beautiful!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! Although I do use some supplemental lighting in a lot of my portraits, the ones you’re talking about were shot with available light only…just late in the day, beautiful diffused natural sunlight.