I've known the Barsalou family for several years now, and I was so excited to finally have the opportunity to work with them! Their family recently bought a dental practice in town, and commissioned me to do family photos as well as a batch of landscape photos for the office. After cancelling due to rain the week before, we met at Table Rock on a slightly overcast morning, deciding to just go for it, and I'm so glad we did.
I loved everything about this session, from the fact that April brought treats as "incentives" (this is a fantastic trick, by the way!), to the fact that both parents were absolutely game for a silly photo every now and again, even bringing along silly props for an amazing Christmas card photo that I really wish I could show you, but I won't spoil that surprise! I loved how April and Luke really thought about their kiddos, and what would make the photo session really special and fun for them.
Melissa and I had been talking about a maternity + newborn package for several months. We emailed back and forth, waited, and then finally had our first session. Melissa and her husband were great--they were relaxed, casual, and Melissa seemed to be absolutely glowing. {Man, if I looked so gorgeous while pregnant, I think I'd do it all the time!} The light at Table Rock was just gorgeous, and so when I arrived home, I excitedly pulled up Lightroom to take a look at some of the photos right away.
As soon as I opened up the photos, my husband Justin commented that he actually went to high school with Melissa's husband, but since we'd gone to different high schools, I had no idea! Southern Oregon is nothing if not a small community!
My sister-in-law Renee and I are both currently pregnant and due to have babies this year--she's due to have a little girl in July, and I'm due in November! Renee and I have been meaning to get together for about a month to do some maternity photos, but our schedules just wouldn't seem to align...or if they did, the weather wouldn't cooperate with us. Last night, we were both at an end-of-the-school year BBQ for the school that Renee teaches at, and so we quietly snuck off for a few minutes for what may have been the fastest maternity session in existence! I think it was worth it :)
We're still hoping to squeeze in another mini-session with Renee's kids and husband, but in the meantime, I'm just loving these! Isn't she stunning?!
Growing up, there were very few things that I loved as much as going to the carnival that our elementary school held every fall. There was so much to do--I felt like a kid in a candy store, and with all the treats that were available, I sort of was! So, when Hollie told me that she was planning a carnival-themed birthday party for her daughter Madison's third birthday, I knew it was going to be amazing!
Hollie certainly delivered--she included so many amazing little details, and such fun things for all the kids in attendance...I mean, who doesn't love a giant bounce house or two?! Justin and I may or may not have discussed how we could get all the kiddos out of the bounce house so that we could have a turn ;)
I've photographed Madi a number of times before, but I've never had the chance to take a photo of the whole family, and I'm so glad that I stole them away for a quick family shot this time. I'm a firm believer that every kiddo needs a birthday photo with their parents every single year!
Crystal and Mike have been long-time friends of our family, and so when I heard that they were expecting a sweet baby girl, I couldn't wait to schedule a newborn session. And I'll let you in on a little secret--while I absolutely love family sessions of all sorts, I think newborns may just be my favorite. I always love taking photos of newborns! It's such a blessing!
Without further adieu, here's Hannah:
Oh, my heart!
Meredith Clark is a natural light photographer in Southern Oregon. She specializes in family portraiture, senior portraits, Trash the Dress shoots, and occasionally weddings. Meredith offers her services to White City, Eagle Point, Medford, Ashland, and Shady Cove. She believes that everyone should have access to quality photography at a reasonable price. All images on this website are copyright Meredith Clark Photography.
