Landen is a very unique little boy with a personality that I don’t come across often in the 5-7 year old set. He is serious, quiet, watchful, thoughtful, and so, so very sweet. You can just see the wheels turning in his mind as you talk to him. He views the world differently than most little boys I know. His pondering nature allows him to take in a whole lot more around him, and just by being with him, you naturally do the same.
I really just ENJOY getting to know people who are marching to the beat of their own drum. There are so many ways to “be” in this world!
We spent a very sunny morning together, with him leading the way. And I have to say, I felt great moments of success every time I got this serene little man to giggle.
This one is my favorite from the day. Take note of the crooked lamp shade. Landen tilts it like this – he just likes it like it better that way. I fixed it twice before I caught on. You can also see a black and white photo framed on the nightstand that I took of him a few years ago. Loved that.
For me, this is a family image that really hits home and teaches me what I want to give to my clients. Look at his happy little face, and those adoring gazes from his parents. Add the personal touch of the lampshade and BAM – the combination is meaningful, loving, and fun. This is something that he won’t always do, and now they have it recorded forever.
Landen’s Dad is an artist for Nickelodeon. I asked him to draw their family portrait while we were playing with sidewalk chalk.
Working on these just now made me feel excited to start work up again in February. I will be taking the rest of the month of January off.
oxo
Tara
Lovely! I also love the lampshade part….need to remember to capture little things like that with my boys.
the crooked lampshade shot is to cool! I love capturing the quirkiness of kids.
You’re so right about capturing the way the kids are now. A lot of times it’s hard to get people out of the “look here, say cheese” mentality, but these are the pictures that bring back the memories of the things that are so meaningful and so “them”. You rock, girl!
I also wanted to comment on the last post, but there was no comment section?? Strange, but anyway, thanks for turning me onto that blog. Love it!
i just adore how utterly real you are Tara…although we have yet to meet (someday), it is so apparent through your work. you excel in capturing the “real” in a very perfect, unpretentious way.
I love this shoot! You’ve done so many amazing shoots but this one really does speak volumes… makes me want to be 5 so I can be Landen’s bff :)
Those pictures are perfect. Love the personal touches and his sweet gaze.
LOVE these so.
the goggles??!! priceless!
I am at that bottom portion of this shoot right now.
when were u here!?
lovely little boy..love his room!
do you ever get tired of hearing B R I L L I A N T !!!
That bed shot with the crooked lampshade is priceless! I hope they print it up BIG! :) Nice work as always! :)
CUTE KID=AWESOME PIX!!
love them as always!!! so vERY unique!
tara
pasadena? if so, i’ve totally been in that cafe / coffee house. love this shoot, but more so, your captions. what sweet captures you made here.
A. awesome shoot!
B. aaaah, new law just passed, when you come to south pas you must alert the waters. you have been duly warned. next time it’s a ticket.
Love these, so cute. I like serious little kids, probably cause I was.
you know what i love about you? looking at your photos makes me feel like a photographer isn’t even there. hopefully that makes sense. amazing as always!
SO sweet!!! All of them. Especially the one with the crocked (sp??) lamp.
ahhh! you were 2 seconds from my house in south pasadena. DONT YOU LOVE THIS CITY???????????
This blog is my “vacation” away from the -23 degree weather in ND!!! Thanks for being soo GREAT!! I love everything about this photo shoot!
perfection again! the series where landen is running towards you, ending in hugs with mom & dad….priceless!!!!
Thanks, Tara, for your touching tribute to our boy! You will be our family photographer for life :)
you show love to the world.
Beautiful!
love the story of the crooked shade! perfect touch! so many great ones, but i think the last one is my personal fave!
Amazing, amazing images. Photographs like these are why I come back here every day for inspiration. Enjoy your time off the rest of the month :)
You are amazing for seeing it all and catching it all and just being there for them.
I love what you do.
Love these, especially the family photos in bed!!
I adore these! I love all the fun hanging things that they have in their home!
love them tara. so fun to know the details like the tilted lamp shade. i am so drawn to those kinds of photos because of just how much they capture and show in one shot. you’re right…they will love having that when those moments are gone.
Hey Tara,
Im in love with your work. ive followed you for quite sometime but have been a quiet observer. but i can’t hold back any longer. your posts just tug at my heart strings.
you have such a beautiful way of capturing families. its just plain lovely. i adore you. and i adore your work.
I love these Tara! You amaze me. I hope all is goooood.
Smiles
Ria
These are adorable :)
These are so cool T. What a cute little guy he is. Photos are awesome as always.
Alette
at the risk of sounding to grand, i want to tell you that of the many incredible things about you tara, one of my favorites is how you seem to photograph not just people doing things, not just families, but humanity itself.
LOVELY work, love the photos of him running:-)
these are seriously so gosh darn FUN!!! L.O.V.E. love love love. beautiful family – and that crooked lampshade shot is my fave too!! :)
Love the one with the goggles!
Oh my gosh, that goggle shot! I love it so much! And real life IS a crooked lamp shade, love how you captured it during this shoot. Landon is a cutie!
Stunning as always! Enjoy your month off. You will be missed.
what a rich session, i love the serious combined with the silly.
are those angels in the family portait?? If so…I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS FAMILY MY SELF! mom has some serious dimples going on that are so cute!
Sigh….your sessions are always such sweet perfection. Love love love.
awe, he is way too cute. I love the way you captured their love and they look so comfortable :)
Tara, you are a genius. When I grow up into a real photog, I wanna be you. Do you archive how you have done this? HOw you have build such a successful business? Are you holding any workshops? You should.
I adore your photography :)
Awesome, as usual, Tara! My favorites are the ones in the bed, the snorkel masks and the chalk drawing – too cool!