Reading this family’s answers to my client questionnaire, it said that their youngest was “in a phase of refusing to have her picture taken.” And when I got to their house, she was hiding under a table. But once we got started, and I got to meet all her stuffed animals, we had a blast. Lots of giggles and climbing and booty-shaking.

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Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Family Portrait session. To see all the (password protected) photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE.

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This family of five was a pleasure to work with for their summer portrait session. I brought ice packs, and they had a cooler of drinks to beat the 95+ heat. We met at the Circle C trails in South Austin and stuck to the shade. Whether balancing on high heels, giving lots of hugs or avoiding the sticky burrs/ant piles – the kids were so easy going and fun to photograph.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Summer Family Portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE.

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Taking advantage of the cooler Fall weather, I met up with Steph, Mark, Maya and Bryn at Central Market for their Holiday Portrait Session. The girls had fun throwing leaves and looking for ducks in the pond (there were no ducks).

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their portrait session.

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Ginny, Elliot and Levi met me for sunrise at Lady Bird Lake last weekend. We explored the fields of wildflowers then watched the rowers on the water. The bluebonnets were almost gone, but the Indian Paintbrushes more than made up for it.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Spring Portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE (password protected).

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Let’s all welcome the newest Cooper Brother: Sebastian!

I got to go play with these three as they took turns holding their younger brother and goofing around the backyard. Matt (age 3) kept bringing me all the props he wanted to include (yoga block, ice pack, pink gardening gloves). Henry (age 6) was so sweet and concerned that Sebastian (2 weeks old) was about to explode his diaper. And Sebastian was relaxed and happy to be with this bunch.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their sibling portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE.

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Say hello to: Ginny, Elliot and Levi around their house, at a nearby park and in the “Fairy Alley” in their neighborhood.

Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session: click HERE.

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We headed out to Mill Pond for a nice walk around the water with stops at the dock, foot bridge and open field. Aidan brought his soccer ball to kick around, Scarlett made sure we got all the family combinations we wanted, and Lyla gave me my favorite outtake (HERE).

Please enjoy this sneak peek. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session: click here.

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You may remember Scarlett from her 2nd birthday photos or her little brother, Wesley, from his newborn portrait session. I love seeing how much these kids have changed in a short amount of time. We met up Sunday morning at the Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park, Texas. Scarlett was full of smiles and laughter – all through multiple outfit and accessory changes. And when Wesley was fussing, she was on hand to help. Happy 3rd Birthday, Miss Scar! You are a ray of sunshine.

Please enjoy this sneak peek. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session: click here.

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