Family Session: Claudia, Justin, and Jacob

Tis' the season for holiday photos!

This is really my first full fledged holiday season as a photographer and I have to admit I underestimated the impact holiday cards would have.

I assumed as the weather got colder, things would slow down. I didn't even think about holiday family photos.

But I sure am glad for them.

Even with how busy I've been trying to teach and keep up with photography, I've only become more sure that I love doing this.

And let me tell you, it's easy to take pictures of a happy, beautiful family like Claudia and Justin's.

With Christmas as our theme, we met up at the Lakefront across from Columbia mall. The pretty waterfront property made the perfect backdrop as I snapped pictures of the little family wandering and exploring.

I just have to mention how much I adored their color scheme. I would never have thought to pair Kelly Green and Navy Blue, but it might be my new favorite combination. And for this particular occasion, it provided the perfect seasonal touch without going on Christmas overload. Loved it!

It wasn't the coldest photoshoot I've done, but a chilly breeze made its presence known every few minutes. You wouldn't have known it from all the smiles- even 18 month old Jacob didn't seem to mind! I was given an abundance of smiles to take pictures of, and he lasted a long time.

I had a wonderful time with Justin, Claudia, and Jacob and I am excited to hand them the pictures that will make up their Christmas card!