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Jessie + Nicholas : Anniversary

September 5, 2012 by Jensey 9 Comments

Long time readers should remember Nick, as Nate and I met at his birthday party 8.5 years ago. He’s been family to us from the beginning, and we’ve loved seeing him meet the girl of his dreams, get married, and now… Become a father.

I get all teary when I think about it, so I’ll leave the lovey dovey stuff for when I write their “real” blog post later. But today is Nick and his beautiful Jessie’s 3rd wedding anniversary, and I wanted to let them know we love the heck out of them.

Last month, we finally got to take a trip to meet their baby boy for the first time, and let me just say, he already has me wrapped around his tiny little finger! I’m beyond honored to be “Aunt Jensey” to Hall, the cutest baby alive. <3 I foresee many, many more detours to Jacksonville in the coming years!

Jessie is an amazing momma, and I love that Hall totally knows how lucky he is!

Jessie, Nick, and Hall- I love you three to infinity and beyond. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! <3

Pretty up your day with more Jessie and Nick blog love!

Nick and Jessie’s Magic Kingdom Engagement Session

Nick and Jessie’s Wedding Part I

Nick and Jessie’s Wedding Part II

Our Meetaversary <3

Larisa + Family : Portrait

August 29, 2012 by Jensey 1 Comment

The morning after photographing Larisa and Eric’s anniversary session in downtown Philly, it was off to Newtown, Pennsylvania for Larisa’s family session! We were supposed to start the session at this really cute college campus, but we ended up being kicked out by campus security for not having a photo permit. Sad story! Lucky for us, Newtown is so cute we were able to immediately find two great back up locations within a two minute drive. :)

I’ll admit I was actually nervous about shooting this session- Every other family session we’ve done has been with kids, not all adults! I was worried about the posing feeling forced and awkward, but I’m really really proud at how these turned out. Of course, we lucked out with Larisa’s family being totally happy, easy going, and trusting of our style having worked with us on Larisa’s wedding day!

I love how sweet her parents are with each other. :)

Seriously- Downtown Newtown is adorable.

Cute siblings. :)

Thank you guys sooooo much for being amazing! Larisa, we hope to see you and Eric again next year! ;)

More Larisa posts on the blog :

Larisa and Eric’s Wedding Part I

Larisa and Eric’s Wedding Part II

Larisa and Eric’s Anniversary Session

Brooke + Chris = Lucy + Eli

July 16, 2012 by Jensey 8 Comments

Brooke and Chris were one of our very first weddings. It’s hard to believe it’s been 5+ years and now they’re parents of twins! When Brooke first wrote us asking about scheduling a session with her two year olds, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was a bit, well… Scared to death! But when Nate reminded me how amazing Brooke and Chris are and assured me we’d be just fine, I started to come around to the idea. And then got really, really excited. :)

It’s always been my dream to have twins. In fact, on one of Nate and my first dates, I announced that if I ever had twins, I’d keep one and give away the other and have them find each other when they’re 12, Parent Trap style. Don’t worry; I was only a little serious. ;) The closer to maybe-parenthood I get, the scarier twins seem. I still think it’s a dream of mine, but after spending just a smidgen of time with Brooke and her sweet family, I can tell you she truly is Wonder Mom!

Enough talking- Meet Lucy and Eli. :)

They weren’t too sure of us at the start of the shoot!

Every time we do a family session, I get the urge to be swung like this! If there are any giants reading this blog, come swing me!

Chris adores these kids and can do some mad gymnastics with Eli. I think they need to open a father/son show! :)

Eli looooooves his trucks!

Super Mom!

Had to post these. :)

Brooke amazed me many times this shoot, but the biggest thing was her ability to hold both kids at once while reading a book and turning the pages. It’s a wonder when I walk and chew gum at the same time!

I love family photos like this. :)

Brooke had more surprises up her sleeve for the munchkins- Balloons!

What started off as fun…

… Got a little heated! I said this on their preview post, but this is sincerely my favorite photo I’ve ever taken! Brooke said it sums up her life right now perfectly. :)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chris, Brooke, Lucy, and Eli, thank you guys for playing with us!!!! We really, truly can’t wait to watch you grow up! :)

More Root Photography family sessions :