PORTRAIT SET UP

I adore the concept of a formal portrait that highlights the contrast between a simple, clean, and minimalistic setting and dressy clothes, and kids simply being themselves—doing what they do best! While smiles are wonderful, there's something equally special about serious expressions, sticking out tongues, and even tears. This is the raw, beautiful reality of motherhood!

NOTE: My model kiddos were NOT having it, so we didn’t get any lifestyle shots where mom was interacting with the kids. But of course those shots are always on my shot list!

I have this dress in my client closet and you’re welcome to borrow it! It was WAYYYYY too big for this model, but I clipped it up the back!

Portrait of a woman with two young boys sitting on a beige bench. The woman wears a light blue dress and the boys wear matching polka dot shirts with suspenders and bow ties.
A woman in a light blue dress sits on a beige ottoman, with two small boys. The boys are wearing polka dot shirts with bow ties and suspenders. The older boy stands in front, sticking out his tongue, while the younger is on the woman's lap.
A woman in a light blue dress sits on a beige ottoman, holding a baby in a polka dot shirt with suspenders. A young boy stands in front wearing a similar outfit with a bow tie, looking at the camera.
Woman in blue dress sitting on beige ottoman holding a toddler, with a young child standing beside her, both children wearing matching outfits with suspenders.
A woman in a light blue dress holding a baby wearing a polka dot shirt. A young boy stands beside them in a matching polka dot shirt and bow tie.
Young boy sitting on a tufted ottoman, wearing a polka dot shirt with suspenders and a bow tie, holding toy trucks, smiling.
Crying baby in formal outfit with polka dot shirt and suspenders.