Vermont Family Portraits: A Chilly Session

Just a quick sneak peek from a recent session!

Although a bit chilly, I have been able to fit in a few more sessions with the lovely afternoon light. Dressing warm is important though. And it looks like the weather is turning more wintry next week, so this may have been the last autumn themed session! :) These two families travelled quite a distance to meet up and have a sibling/cousin photo session and I am so happy to have met them! We'll just add them right on to the list of lovely people I know because they were just that. :) Despite the chill, we had some fun exploring the space around the Monitor Barn. Enjoy! xo Kaht

This little guy was so enthralled with the chicken.

And no wonder! She had a little baby chick with her :)







Sisters :)



The parting shot before we called it a wrap and wrapped ourselves in scarves and hats! Thank you for keeping the smiles going and for hanging in there :)

Vermont Family Portraits: Declan & Family

When Declan's momma contacted me about doing a session around his upcoming 1st birthday, she said her main goal was to capture their darling boy doing what he does best: smiling and laughing. All children smile and laugh and are just full of fabulous expressions and mannerisms at this age, so I expected Declan to be a happy kid. What I did not expect was just how glowingly happy he really was! When Rachel (assistant kid chaser, giggle inducer, and beautiful little sister) and I arrived, we were greeted by Declan's momma and this adorable little boy with sweet curls and a smile that just bowled us over.

Meet Declan.

Such an absolute sweetheart! When his momma mentioned in our conversation that Declan liked to run (run at ONE!), I knew an extra pair of hands would come in handy and boy am I glad I brought Rachel! Enjoy some of my favorites from their session. They will certainly add some joy to your day! xo Kaht

A little snack before the session :)

Loves fans!

Not only can Declan walk and run, but he is fairly adept at escaping. Luckily his Nana's were right on his tail!

D and his Nana P :)

Quite the little soccer player!





*love*

Not something I might normally share, but it was such a funny instant! Happy one minute, sad the next, and then HAPPY again! Makes me smile :)



I could just snuggle him forever! So cute. :)





D and his Nana D read a little story.

Drumming!



Oh drool....

A beautiful family :)

Full of laughter and love!

The Meadowlark Inn: E. Springfield, NY

Once in a while I find something that inspires me to hop onto the nearest rooftop and SING OUT-LOUD about the wonderful something I have just found. Lucky for you, you are likely not within rooftop hearing distance and this blog does not have sound...yet.

A few weeks ago I made my way towards Cooperstown, NY. No, I was not on a pilgrimage to the Baseball Hall of Fame. I was headed to the lovely wedding of Courtney and Paul! My good friend and trusted assistant (for the weekend) took care of booking the room for us, so I only knew the basics about it: within a five minute drive to the reception at The Dutch Barn and it served breakfast. Oh, yes...and there were matching quilts in the rooms. :) When we arrived I could have danced in the parking lot! The Meadowlark Inn was absolutely adorable. We were greeted by one of the inn keepers, George, and after a quick check-in and some chatting, he escorted to our cozy (matching quilt!) room.

Despite not spending a lot of time relaxing in our cute room (wedding's are busy!), we certainly enjoyed our visit to the lovely Meadowlark Inn. From the great breakfasts to the cozy beds to the beautifully landscaped backyard, this is definitely a place I look forward to returning to for an extended (relaxing) visit. Might even bring Devin with me next time! ;)

When you go, and I highly recommend you do, make sure to sit and chat with the lovely family who runs The Meadowlark. George and his wife, Tina, are simply fabulous. And even though we did not spend much time talking to their son, Aiden, he did smile for a few photos for me and that is the mark of a cool guy! xo Kaht

The Inn is one level with a covered porch that leads to the lobby. I loved the deep red color!

We attempted to get their pooches, Maggie and Sam, to sit still for a family photo, but they were on the Indy 500! Not a fan of dogs? Don't worry, Maggie and Sam only came out to visit at a special request from yours truly. Usually they hang out quietly in the living quarters. ;)

A beautiful sitting/dining area is located right in the lobby. They even serve homemade waffles for breakfast!
Thank you Tina, George and Aiden for a great visit! xo Kaht

Vermont Portraits: 6 Months: Baby McKenna

One of the many things I love about my job is the opportunity it allows me to watch families grow. It is one of the reasons that I do not limit myself to simply wedding or portrait photography. I just love getting to know and becoming friends with my clients and being there to capture their perfect moments and memories as they start and build a life together! I'm kind of like a Family Practice Photographer (minus the PhD).

Just recently Baby McKenna turned 6 months old. It seems like yesterday that we were doing her mom's belly photos! But alas, babies grow and quickly! And Leighann and Justin did not want to miss a single glorious milestone and so they chose to do a Babies First Year portrait session package. Perfect for me because then I got to snuggle McKenna when she was first born, got to tickle her toes and hug her some more at 6 months and look forward to chasing her around the room when she is more mobile at 1 year! I love my job. :)

Without further ado, enjoy some of my favorites from our recent 6 month session. McKenna is sitting up on her own, smiling tons and has a great personality! She also knows what she wants and knows how to get it. ;) Thank you again Leighann and Justin! It was fantastic to see you and get to hang out for a while. xo Kaht




McKenna loves "her doggie" Huxley!



I love this diptych we captured using an image from Leighann's belly session. So sweet!



Sometimes even the best model gets cranky.



What made the tears go away? Applesauce in bed!!





A quick family portrait!

Martina

The last time I saw Brenda and Jeff there was no snow on the ground. It was actually kind of hot. And the bugs were biting us as we took pictures outside of their new home. Afterwards we had ice cream sandwiches as we placed our best guesses at what the next few days would bring. "Labor Day" was just a few days off and Brenda's due date (appropriately enough!) for their first child (not counting the dog Gus or cat George of course!). I was leaning towards a girl and well....I WIN! The darling Miss. Martina graced the world with her sweet presence just a few days past Labor Day.

Just this past weekend Devin and I ventured back to New Hampshire to meet with this wonderful family again and capture Martina at 3 months. As always, it was a great time spent with a wonderful couple and their sweet little girl. Enjoy some of my top favorites. xo Kaht

We arrived just as Brenda and Jeff were getting back from Christmas shopping with baby M. She was so cute and snuggly in her car seat!

I looove Martina's travel bag. Very cool.



Gus was certain this shoot was for him...



















Jeff's grandfather built this cradle for HIM when he was a baby. It is a stunning work!



Family photo!

I really like the music with this slideshow :) It is very calming and simple. Mmmmm.