Baby Mia: 6 Months

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Mia Shirley is a doll. Truly the sweetest disposition of any baby. Plus, she is adorable! I recently photographed this ‘doll’ for her 6-month photo documentation. (Mia’s Mom has hired me to do a ‘First year in the life’ photo documentation of Mia’s entire first year of life). Mia’s Mom, Dad and big brother Max came along to help and watch, so we got a few of theses guys as well.

I just love this sweet little face, look how excited she is! The bows on the back of her dress, also had to be documented. I love details!

We managed to get a couple family photos, even though this shoot was all about Mia. Look forward to seeing this family again, when we do their holiday photo shoot this fall!

I just love this little back shot!

Mia and her mama.

Everything blooms in the desert when we finally get some rain! These bright cheerie flowers remind me of Mia!

I had to take a few of Mia’s big brother Max. What cute kids the Shirley’s have!

I love this last one! This will definitely make her album!

Thank you Shirley family!

The Nutting Family

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

This last week, I had the great pleasure of photographing the Nutting family, near their home in Oro Valley, AZ. With the monsoon season in full swing here in the desert, things seem to be a bit greener than usual. Brett, Erin and their two adorable girls and I walked around their neighborhood, scouting the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous family.

I love these images of Erin and her daughter Allie.

Isn’t she breathtaking?!

Spend an hour with these four and you will realize how much love they share for one another. They are all so sweet.

Brett and Erin are truly adorable together.

If you haven’t been on Pinterest before- consider yourself lucky. If you HAVE, then you may be like me, and wonder if there is an AA group for Pinterest junkies. Once I’m on there…its over. I might break for meals, but that is it! Luckily, Erin shares my Pin-Love and ‘pinned’ some cute shots for us to try. Below is an idea we got from another photographer, but with out own twist. I really like how these came out. Erin remarked that the photos, to her, show the amount of love and closeness the two of them share. I couldn’t agree more.

It does not hurt that the Nuttings are all gorgeous. Seriously, I don’t think any of them take bad photos.

I am really loving composites with plants and people. It brings in an earthy organic vibe that I really like.

After Erin and Brett had a bunch of photos it was the girls turn again…

I love this sweet little expression.

The eyes in this family I amazing…I mean come on!

I am so in love with this image below!

While Allie had her pictures done..Lexie goofed around with her dad. Lexie is very witty.

Erin and Allie look so much alike- I had to take this next one. Erin used to be a model. Clearly.

Once we were finished and headed back to the house, the girls stopped to pick flowers.

Thank you Nutting family for such a fun evening! Enjoy!

Kelsey’s Baby Bump

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Elizabeth McDonnell

Kelsey’s Maternity Shoot: Downtown/Old Barrio District

At 7 months pregnant, Kelsey Shirley looks adorable. Awaiting the birth of her second child, she couldn’t be more excited, and it shows. Kelsey and I took her maternity pictures in the Old Barrio district in downtown Tucson. I love to take pictures here because the lighting is amazing, and the old buildings and doors give a rustic sensibility to the photographs.