So what IS the best thing to wear?

I get asked for tips on this a lot from my clients.

This is what I recommend for what to wear to a portrait session

• wear solid coloured clothing
• choose muted tones that are a bit subdued
• choose similar tones for your top and bottom (both dark or both light)
• choose 1-3 colours for your group portrait, ones with similar tones that go nicely together and have everyone work within that colour palette. For example: dark green, navy, and burgundy – all dark jewel tones.  OR tan, a lighter olive green, and denims – all lighter, softer tones.
• choose a top with sleeves at least to the elbow
• choose long pants for men/ladies or a skirt below the knee for ladies
• choose dark socks and footwear (unless it’s a barefoot photo on the beach)
• keep jewellery simple and minimalistic
• do your hair the way you’d normally do it while wearing these clothes (I’ll explain more later)
• if getting a haircut or new hairdo, make your appointment at least 2 weeks prior to your portrait session.

Birthday

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY MADILYNN .

Hip, hip, hooray and happy 5th birthday Samuel! Enjoy every bite of your birthday cake and ice cream today!

Family

Maternity

CAROLINA

Today is the only day of the year when you will not be scolded for eating too many sweets, having too much ice cream, playing too many games, spilling food all over, sleeping late and having the best time of your life. Wishing you a Happy 7th Birthday!

I love you soooooo much.

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Things I will not regret doing with my kids.

I will never regret teaching them the value of work.I don't want my kids to grow up thinking I was a good mom, but a not too happy and joyful mom. They need to see me thrive and be interest in things and to expand my creativity as well, I want them to see the world beyond me and ourselves. I want them to give back, to care about others, and to be a person of change, teaching them to say please and thank you. No explanation needed. Politeness matter. Encouraging them to take risks. Sometimes the fear is the biggest obstacle. Kids need to learn to look at the fear and to push through the fear. Not holding onto a record of wrongs. Each day is a new day. Learn from the past, but don't hold onto the past. I want to see the good first and not all the negative- so often that means letting go of the record of wrongs. Letting them help even if it means it takes longer for me. Does it take longer to wash the windows if I’m teaching my children how to wash the windows? Yes. Same with laundry, cooking, cleaning, folding, and more. But they need to learn – these are life skills. I would be doing them a disservice by NOT teaching them and letting them help. Saying no to things even when it would be easier to say yes. Laughing with them.Or smiling with them. Or having fun with them. I simply want them to know I love being around them. Saying I’m sorry. Because lets face it – I’m not perfect. I mess up. I make mistakes. So they need to hear me say I’m sorry and that I love them and that they’re important to me. So that means sometimes I will say I’m sorry. Teaching them to be respectful of others.  I want my kids to respect others. To listen to them, to learn, and to not judge. This starts with me teaching them this skill and me being respectful of them. Often it is looking for the good first and giving grace.

    I love my Kids. Alex Veatch Photography

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Celebrating America :) 

OUR FAMILY A CIRCLE OF STRENGTH, FOUNDED ON FAITH...

 JOINED IN LOVE... KEPT BY GOD

Swimming Lessons

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Family where life begins and Love never ends.

Keeva Smash Cake Session

PENELOPE CAN'T WAIT FOR HER LITTLE SISTER TO ARRIVE.

 Fantasy Portrait

Model Andressa Ebert Chapelle 

Hair/Make up Alex Veatch Photography

Props Design by Alex Veatch Photography

BABY ETHAN RICHARD MITCHELL

FAMILY IS LIKE MUSIC, SOME HIGH NOTES, SOME LOW NOTES. BUT ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL SONG. THANK YOU SO MUCH LINDSEY I HAD SOOOO MUCH FUN PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.