I thought I would share just a few updated photos of our little guy.  He’s just over five months old now and boy is he growing fast!  As a mommy it’s sad to see he’s already sitting up!  Soon he’ll be walking and then he won’t need his mommy.  As a photographer I’m thrilled he’s starting to sit up!  Now it’s time to start having some real picture fun with the little guy.

I pulled out some of his North Carolina State gear for a fun red photo session!  I was surprised how well he did with that hat!  My little guy is so cooperative with the camera – we have many years of awesome photos to come!

I so wish I knew what he was thinking sometimes…  I think here he’s just having a good time…

…but here it’s hard to tell what he’s planning!

Go State!

Sometimes I get lucky enough to do some extra special sessions.  Leann and I have been going back and forth for a while now about getting her some updated head shots for her auditions.  I think we started talking later in the winter when little Wyatt was new to our home-front and the weather just wasn’t the best for outdoor photos.  We decided to hold off till it got a bit warmer and we’d have more fun shooting outside.  Leann and I had a blast!  It’s been a while since I laughed so much at a session!

I think one of my absolute favorites is this one!  Although I have a few others I really like too!

I’m also partial to this one.  I have a thing for expressions other than the typical smile.  Your mom gets all the cute, smiley photos!  I try to capture the other side of you!  Here’s someone who’s ready to play any role in your production!

Every session needs a few classic black and white shots in the mix!  Even if they aren’t audition-ready, they’re Snapshots By Jess approved!

I have to share this last photo because it’s just fitting!  Leann is working towards a role at Sight and Sound, therefore needs to be able to work with animals.  Wasn’t it just convenient that a stray cat found us!  Had to try and get a quick shot with the guy.  He was much happier just hanging around us – was a little camera shy!

Leann, best of luck with your auditions!  You are a blast to work with and I can’t wait to brag that I was the photographer that took your head shots before you got famous!

I have to share this session because it’s a great example of what we can accomplish with a mini-session.  If you really just want a few shots and don’t want to spend hours with me, that’s fine – we can make it work!

Mom told me this was mostly for his grandparents so the goal was to be as quick and painless as possible so Zane would continue to smile for me!  As most guys really aren’t into elaborate photo sessions I was ready to work quickly and casually so Zane was comfortable.

Well, of course we can’t always smile!  So of the best photos are when you don’t smile!

This session is another example of us just exploring a backyard.  No need to travel far – I’m sure your backyard had some trees to work with just like this!

The best part about this session…  Zane had on a comfortable pair of mesh shorts!  Not totally picture perfect, but that’s quite alright!  As long as you’re happy with just “head shots” we can make just about anything work!

Thanks for tolerating me, Zane!  Congrats on graduation!