moving right along, in continuation with my last client session post, here is another family from my day in LA.

they were technically the first family shot that day, i have no idea why i went out of order. this is how my brain works. out of order. like this morning when jeff and i dropped anna off and went to grab a bite to eat. we got there only to realize i had left my purse (and wallet) at home. and in case you need another piece of evidence, anna was also late to school today because the district likes to keep parents on their toes. (early start this week for late start kindergarteners.)

but back to this fun little group…who welcomed me on a beautiful saturday morning into their home. which, as stated before, KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF. i could easily move right in.

i walked in to mom/daughter decorating the front porch and dad/son watching football. i immediately saw that these parents truly enjoyed spending time with their children. and that these children seriously looked up to their parents. with a naturally happy, relaxed vibe in the home, it was easy as pie for me to photograph their love for each other.

we started in the kids bedrooms-i love to see what they are all about and get them on my side from the beginning. after spending some time getting them warmed up, we went outside to play on the swingset. and then we had a snack.

i shot about a hundred frames of them together on the family bed, there were SO MANY great interactions that i didnt skimp when i created their gallery. too many of these were just too good to toss.

then i told the kids to skee-daddle (does anyone else say that or was it just my mom?) and made sure dad got to enjoy what im sure was his favorite part of the session.

this shot has been posted before, because it is one of my favorite family images EVER taken. (clap clap with glee!) we were about to go outside and play when i happened to glance into the master bathroom. i remember that i ALMOST didnt ask to do this. i was just unsure enough of myself that i almost talked myself out of it. but i asked, “what do you guys think about piling into the bathtub?” and got smiling nods and giggly positive responses. and this, if nothing else, taught me never to doubt my ideas again.

as we headed downstairs we stopped for this. i hear there are three glorious canvases from this session living on the big white wall directly behind them now. we will have to do this shot again! (i LOVE dads shoes, and moms for that matter. check out those cork wedges!)

we ended after a basketball game in the back alley.

wonderful people. who i hope i can hang out with again many times!

xo

tara

one saturday not too long ago i spent the day up in LA, meeting three really awesome families that were connected by the moms, who were friends.

i shot two in clients’ homes, and one at the santa monica pier.
let me rephrase that.
i shot in two AMAAZZZZINGGGG HOMES, and one at the santa monica pier. also amazing, in its own right.

this strikingly blonde group is mothered by a wonderfully smart and natural minded woman who runs an inspiring pre-school called the seed. they are fathered by a man who works for a very popular denim designer and who isnt afraid to get dirty and play with his kids. the children were full of life and personality, and seemed to really enjoy taking me around to all of their favorite nooks and crannies of their home. they included me in their most fun activities, and showed me a beautiful afternoon.

their life seemed a little bit like magic to me.

with denim being a large part of their life, i had to take a photo focused on THE JEANS. i always love how denim translates in black and white.

thank you carrie and crew!

(the other two sessions from this day coming up next!)

xo

tara