With the incentive of eating ice cream and going swimming, Lauren braved 2 hours of temperatures in the 90s on Sunday!  We had lots of outfit changes and she didn’t complain once. 🙂

She was an absolute trouper walking through a dirty old field to get these shots for me!

And her mom and dad were amazing…always ready with cold water and the next outfit change!

Lauren is quite stunning and has a naturally serious look, but there’s nothing like an authentic smile and it didn’t take much to make her laugh!

Best of luck to you, Lauren!  I know you’ll go far. 🙂
-Kristin

Fighting for a parking spot at the park today was well worth the trouble to photograph this cutie!  I didn’t realize I had chosen such a popular park…we even had someone waiting for my spot while we finished up the paperwork.
This 7 month old is quite the little thinker.  She was alert and interested in every passer-by, every dog…she caught it all. 🙂  My job was to get my camera in between her and whatever fascinated her!

She has a stunning serious look, but I wanted some smiles too, so her mom was amazing in helping me get some of these…

She even put her pants on again and again so she could pull them off and get this fabulous laugh!

What a little sweet potato…as her mom calls her!  🙂
-Kristin

Way back before Easter I did some headshots for Darnell.  He was discovered at Walmart of all places!  I always ask my modeling clients how they got into the business.  It’s so interesting to hear about the places these talent scouts are finding cute kids! 🙂

I’m equally impressed to hear about all the other activities child models have time for.  Darnell is into orchestra, the math club, etc.  What a talented guy!

And his eyes are just piercing.  And this is no post-processing secret…he just has amazing eyes!

On another note, I’ve started a few new categories, so I’m going to be going back through my old posts to sort them out.  I now have a new category…just for child models!
-Kristin

I had a first today.  I met a 14 month old beatboxer!  This one has rhythm!!  He has to be the cutest little guy ever with his big brown eyes, amazing hair and he is FULL of personality.

Samuel did great with 6 outfit changes and was full of smiles and some pretty soulful looks!

And here’s the preppier side of Samuel…

I’m sure we’ll be seeing lots more of Samuel in the future!
-Kristin

I love taking ordinary locations and making them look trendy and cool!  I always tell my clients to trust me, because while it looks old/dirty/yucky/etc to you…I see the potential. 
Martina’s mom totally trusted me as we trudged through back alleys and dirty fields…so thank you! 

Martina had the most fun of anyone in a long time.  Even though it was cold and windy she told me she didn’t want the session to end!  So sweet!!

I had so much fun putting together outfits for Martina.  Her mom brought a huge tote of clothes, shoes and accessories for me to put together.  I told them both that I’ve loved fashion my whole life.  It started with dressing up my Barbies and I still get to play dress up as an adult!

Martina just got hired by Old Navy, so you’ll be seeing her around. 🙂

Thank you Marlo and Martina for having so much fun and making my job extra enjoyable! 🙂
-Kristin

This morning was bright, sunny and cheerful, just like little Shannon!  We are working on Shannon's portfolio, and I have a feeling she's going to be a very busy girl. 🙂

I'm dying over these big blue eyes!!

A preppy little look…

Shannon in plum…a color her mom picked for her and it looks amazing!

A happy girl!!

If these pictures don't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will. 🙂
-Kristin

After several days of rain, I was overjoyed to wake up to sunshine this morning!  I had a modeling shoot planned and I didn't want to resort to my plan B of doing in under the overhangs of a building.  Unfortunately someone forgot to tell the sun to be warm…because even though it was sunny, it was freeeeezing cold!  But I'm not complaining. :)  I had perfect lighting as you can see…

Now if the sun could just stick around until this weekend!!
-Kristin