This was one of my first shots (minus the post-processing effect, of course) of her session downtown and all I could think was “wow.” They say she’s the more serious one in her family, but – with the help of Mom – we figured out just the right things to get her laughing. I won’t tell a soul, but I can say it involved a belly button and was just what the doctor ordered when we’d exhausted so many of these amazing “serious” looks. By the end of our little adventure, she was flexing muscles and telling me where she wanted to shoot next.

Now that’s my kid of girl.

I think this age for custom child photography is one of the best … girls, especially, because they’re fairly tuned in to fashion, are developing lots of their own thoughts and ideas,  but still have that little girl “free spirit.” Below are a few of my favorites from a very big gallery of gorgeous Miss Natalie.

On another note: if you’re thinking Fall session, don’t hesitate a second longer to call and schedule. September is nearly full and October isn’t far behind. If you have availability for a weekday session, more options exist.