Precious Little Ones ~ Carisa Keeling, Iowa Children’s photographer

Posted on September 19, 2010

I have had some absolutely amazing sessions with little ones lately!  I have been trying hard to keep up with the wedding blog posts, but these little ones deserve a little blog love too.  Rather than do separate posts, I am going to put my faves from several sessions all in one spot.  In a strange twist, all of these little guys are about the same age.  They are at what I call the “smiley” stage.  When I set up my baby plan I have it for stages more so than ages.  The smiley stage is about 3-4 months old.  These little ones can hold themselves up on their arms, have good head control and smile…but that is about it!  ;-)  We do lots of propping them up on things, in things, next to things.  The other sessions are sitting, crawling and cruising which typically loosely equally 6, 9 and 12 months.

Isn’t that hat just adorable!

Embrace the drool, it happens!  ;-)

It is not often that the older ones will fall asleep for the session, but this little guy was just plumb wore out!  His mom and I were even able to move him several times before he decided to wake up.

This is one of my favorite baby shots of late.  I just love the expression on his little face.

This little one has the most amazing blue eyes!  And he is always so alert and attentive.

He looks so grown up in the chair, and so serious too.

Another absolute favorite.  He is just such a cutie pie!

I am working on a post that will explain the differences in crop ratios.  I have had several clients with questions about how the cropping is done, when it is needed and what to expect.  I thought it would be easiest to just put up a blog post about it.  So be watching for that, should be finished this week sometime.  Also, BIG announcement coming up about some fall mini sessions!  Get your calendars out and be ready to mark off some dates.  I will have very limited availability, but I really want to do some fall family sessions.  Have a great week everyone!

Abbie and Brian are married! ~ Carisa Keeling Photography, Ames Iowa

Posted on September 19, 2010

Another fabulous couple and a fabulous day.  Abbie and Brian are such sweet hearts, and they are just absolutely adorable together.  We got some great shots and they even braved the mosquitoes for a few minutes at the end of the night.  It was worth it, those evening images are some of my favorites from the day.

I just loved the expression on Brian’s face in this shot!

Abbie just lit up with the most beautiful smiles if I asked her to look at Brian.

I love this image.  It has such a romantic candid feel to it.  Abbie was an extraordinarily graceful bride and this image captures a little of that.

It is a little hard to decide, but I think this is my favorite image from the day.  The best part, you can’t even tell that the mosquitoes are eating us all alive!  Abbie and Brian, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your day.  It was an honor and a blessing.