J. Passon Artistic Portraiture

[ sucker for blue eyes ]

Everyone probably knows that I am a sucker for blue eyes.  Really, any color of eye looks amazing when the light hits it right...but something about blue just grabs me!  These two adorable girlies have such blue eyes and I love it when I get to photograph them.  Yet another little newborn that was due for her second session in A Year of Art.  Time does fly by!  This family has become such good friends of mine...and I would like to introduce the creative genius behind Addison Saige Designs.  Mom is the mastermind behind all of those adorable hats, headbands and flower clips that I have been photographing.  Her website should be up soon and you better believe I'll be making a big announcement post for her "grand opening".  For now, enjoy some wonderful family images!

[ still more to post...]

This is another family that I have been photographing for a while...and another couple where I photographed their wedding!  Our last session was earlier this year when baby brother was born--crazy to think it was already time for his second session!  These kids are always so much fun and so excited when we do pictures.  I could probably just take them right home with me!  I love this first image...mom and dad are the only ones looking at me and I wouldn't have it any other way.  Just like real life, everyone going (looking) in different directions!  Enjoy...and there are still more peeks to come over the next few days.

[ love this chub ]

I had so much fun with this little guy and his parents.  Crazy to think that it has been almost a year since I last photographed him at his newborn session!  Even though he was in desperate need of a nap, he was such an easy baby to photograph and in a great mood overall.  He gave me so many fun expressions and I just LOVE a baby that doesn't walk yet, they are perfectly content sitting or standing and playing with toys.  I am so thrilled that we were able to fit a session in before my maternity leave because I'm sure next summer he will be literally running around and I'll be lucky to get him to even look in my direction!  Enjoy this peek...I have so many more that I could have shared, but I have to save the best of the bunch for his gallery.

[ another peek coming your way ]

Here is another recent session, with still more to come.  It has been over a year since I photographed this little man and he has grown so much!  He was a bit shy at first but it didn't take him long to warm up.  I just love 2 year olds--they give me the best material during the session, like this first image which I completely love but I couldn't have planned even if I wanted to.  Take a look at these big brown eyes, so captivating!

It is sure great watching families as they grow, would you believe that I actually photographed this couple's wedding?  Enjoy...

 

[ a year of art...completed ]

This session was really all about baby brother as it was the third session for A Year of Art for him.  Hard to believe that I photographed his newborn session a year ago!  Where does the time go?  So, this was one of those sessions where I know mom is worried that it was a flop...I'm hoping that this little peek will assure her that despite some tears and a stubborn two year old (what two year old isn't!?!?) I was able to capture everyone...together and individually.  I have been photographing this family before baby brother and little sister were born and they are always a fun group.  Though it was really all about brother, it was high time for a few family images.  Enjoy!

[ wanna take a walk? ]

When a 3 year old boy grabs your hand and happily goes on a walk with you to who knows where...well, that just seals the deal that I love my job!  I have been photographing this little guy since he was 6 months old each session just gets more and more fun.  He was very excited to play with me and yet again I'll admit that I was a bit worried about keeping up with him, being just 6 weeks from my due date!  We had tons of fun together and mom is so laid back and great which makes the session that much better.  I just love all of my clients!  Enjoy...

P.S. We took most of the pictures near this neat old building on the neighbor's property.  You should have seen the look on his face when we asked if we could use it.  Let's just say that in the past the building was used for...cows. I'll spare you the details!  It just goes to show that any rustic and rundown place works great for a backdrop.

[ love new products!! ]

What arrived on my doorstep yesterday?  Nothing other than these beautiful new samples of new jewelry and accessory products that I will be adding to my product line.  I will admit that I am pretty picky when it comes to the products I offer to my clients and I can be hard to please.  Well, what was the first thing I did after opening this package?  I instantly emailed the company to tell them how impressed and excited I was!  Really, I can barely contain my excitement at the quality of these products.  Of course I selfishly ordered 3 of my samples with images of my daughter and one with her and daddy.  I wore the necklace to a session yesterday and my client instantly noticed it and raved about it. 

These are only the tip of the iceberg and pretty much if you can imagine it, it is offered!  I will definitely be adding to my samples over the next few months and I will have the *huge* and comprehensive catalog available as well.  Christmas presents anyone???

[ where did the year go? ]

I apologize that it has been quiet lately...at least on the blogging front.  Behind the scenes it has been craziness!  Somehow my baby turned 2 this weekend...really, where did the time go?  Before the rush of sneak peeks, holiday posts and the like, I wanted to take a moment and showcase a few okay a lot of my favorite images from her 2 year session.

Another reason I wanted to show these was to give you some examples of how to incorporate color, pattern and your child's favorite things into the session.  Our girl loves popcorn and her favorite toy is her "people"--the generic name given to her character figures.  I wanted to remember her "loves" at this age and brought them along to the session.  Anything can be a part of a session, let your imagination wander!

She is also showcasing a few different crocheted hats and flowers from Addison Saige Designs.  I love hats in general and these are no exception!  Plus, I figure...while she lets me put a hat on her I might as well do it--soon enough she will protest I'm sure!  Enjoy...and Happy Birthday to my big girl!!! 

Get ready for a ton of sneak peeks in the coming week, info on holiday orders, and some GREAT new products just in time for the holidays!

 

[ catch him if you can ]

This sneak peek is very late, mom and dad have been so patient!  I usually keep the sneak peeks exactly that, just a peek at a few of the wonderful images from the session.  Since I am so late in getting this up and they are dying to see them I added a few extra in for everyone to enjoy.  This was the first time I photographed this family and we had lots of fun.  Boy did they come prepared!  Mom really listened to my general suggestions and clothing ideas and brought tons of stuff which made for a great session with lots of variety.  Little man A was quite the busy bee...but that was great because he gave me plenty of "material" for the session.  He was full of great expressions and boy did he looooove his lollipop at the end (another great thing that mom brought along!).  We had such a great time and word on the street is that they can't wait until their next session...just what I like to hear!

[ slept like a dream ]

This little fella slept through pretty much the whole session!  He was a perfect sleepy 9 days old and when I say his parents did everything perfect, I am not exaggerating.  The heat was on, baby R had a full belly and was wrapped in a soft cozy blanket and mom and dad looked great.  I was so excited to start the session!  I think it took all of 5 minutes for him to fall into a nice deep sleep.  I have to thank mom and dad--and all of my newborn clients--for letting me come in, scoop up their newborn and pretty much take over for a few hours.  I know it can be tough, especially for first time parents, to hand over their tiny little one to someone they just met.  It is trust like that, that makes these sessions such a success.  Enjoy this sleepy little guy!

P.S. Again...mom looks amazing for having a baby just about a week ago--I really get the most gorgeous parents!!