super fun family on S Congress | barbara legere photography {austin family photographer}

I can't believe how fast these kiddos are growing...and into such darling children.  Thank you for another fun session!

Backyard Play  {Barbara LeGere  |  Austin Family Photographer}

Sometimes children feel a little too comfortable at home, but for some children, the family backyard is a happy place where kids can be themselves.  And, these kiddos were exactly that!  Super happy, super fun and the family was so relaxed.  Thanks for the fun session and enjoy your memories!

Happy First Birthday!   {Austin Child Photographer  |  Barbara LeGere}

I had the pleasure of shooting this family in the fall and I was surprised at how much I truly enjoyed the session with three little boys!  And, they didn't let me down this time either!  Mom (who is gorgeous btw) suggested we meet at their favorite play spot on the greenbelt.  Someone was looking out for us, because the overcast day allowed the boys to roam free and we could shoot in almost any direction (instead of heading for even light).  The boys were in great spirits, the family as fun as ever and the family dog - ready for a walk.  Thank your for letting me help you celebrate your youngest's first year!  Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!

And this is the family dog's expression when she's ready for a walk - so funny!:

Super Cute and Super Sweet  {Barbara LeGere  |  Austin Children Photographer}

What a darling little girl!  Like a lot of children, she was a little slow to warm-up, but once she felt comfortable, she was just a sweet as can be.  And, check out her ride!  Can I say jealous?  My mom-wagon just doesn't even compare!  Thank you for the fun session and enjoy this moment in time! 
(and thanks to Mike Reed of www.mikereedphoto.com for his most excellent impromptu assistance!)

These two are unedited proofs (the photography gods are screaming at me), but they are just so so cute - don't you just adore the expressions of two-year-old girls?  I know I do!

Super Dooper Well Behaved Children  |  Barbara LeGere Austin Children Photographer

I mean really.  I have had the best luck with awesome children lately.  And these two (three if you count Woody from Toy Story who came along as well) children were no exception.  Can these parents please come over to my house and raise my children for me?  Wow.  They do as requested, the first time.  No whining, no complaining, just did it.  Course, the promise of lollipops always helps!:)

Thank you for the opportunity to capture your family!  It was such a fun session!

Just Us!  {Austin Child Photographer}

After the Christmas card rush, it was refreshing to host a shoot at a favorite park without anyone there at all except us and the peacocks!  Having the entire place to ourselves was perfect because these two boys are on the move!  Watch out world, here they come!  Thank you for the opportunity to capture the love in your family! 

The 'MR' Family  {Barbara LeGere  |  Austin Children Photographer}

These two children are two of the most well behaved children ever.  'How are you eldest of the three MR children?'  'Great!  And, let me tell you about the math I'm doing in school!'  Really?  What child talks numbers as an introduction? 

And, because they are so nice mannered, they smiled each and every time I put the camera to my eye.  Typically, I spend an entire session trying to get children to smile, but after a number of safe (and beautiful) shots... I finally caught them laughing!!!  (pic 2) 

Baby MR is a doll too, but he may break the well-mannered disposition tradition (but not the super sweet part!) because he likes to go, go go!  Thank you for the opportunity to capture your beautiful family!  And, happy first birthday baby MR!

And, check out my new assistants!!

Reunion  {Barbara LeGere | Austin Family Photographer}

Twenty-one years ago, 'M' was adopted by an loving family who took care of him when his birth mother was not able.  But now, 'M' is (almost) all grown up and reunited with his fun-loving birth mom and her two sassy daughters and they are all loving it!  So, it's a very happy new beginning.  I am so thrilled to get to capture this reunited family!

The following image makes you think that big sister adores little sister.  And she does, except that one time when she decided her baby sister needed a haircut.  A really, really short haircut.

This is 'M' and his cute girlfriend (aka great assistant!).

I said they were sassy!:)

Before His Teeth Fall Out!  (and Puff)   {Austin Children Photography}

Quick!  We need pictures fast!!  Our "baby's" teeth are falling out!  Well, he's not really a baby, but when your first born's baby teeth fall out, it's a monumental milestone.  At least for the parents.  So, we documented baby teeth - and it just so happens that this family is beautiful and fun and lively.  We had a great time jaunting down South Congress on one of the busiest shopping nights of the year.  Thanks for such a great time and beautiful images!

Also, props out to Pops!  My dad came along to assist on this shoot.  A first for both of us!  He carried bags, held the reflector and generally gave no complaints:).  It also happens to be the first time I've teared up at a session.  The one song that our Dad sang to us when we were little (that's me and my two sisters) was Puff the Magic Dragon.  My little sister and Dad even danced to it for their father/daughter dance at her wedding.  Anyway, we're walking along South Congress and I hear live music coming from the food trailers on S. Congress (go figure).  But, of all the songs, of all the nights, it just so happens that the night I took my father to work with me - they played our song.  I couldn't believe it.  May we all always frolic in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee.  love ya dad. 

look at those pearly whites!....

 
might as well rot them out...they'll be gone soon anyway:)!...

and here's Dad obtaining his pre-shoot power coffee  (gotta be prepared)...
and a few shots Dad took of us in action...