The P Family - Weymouth and Milton, MA
Ladies and Gents, I am here tonight to present to you the incredibly adorable Baby E and her family. Check out this gorgeous girl...
I arrived at the home of Baby E's paternal grandparents and was greeted with smiles, a gorgeous home, and the smells of something seriously wonderful cooking in the kitchen. This home, where 3 generations of the family have lived, is filled with so much warmth and joy. Baby E is one lucky girl to be surrounded by all that love. And that's just locally; she has a whole fan club in El Salvador as well! Lucky girl.
As are many one year old's when they meet me for the first time (the me with a giant black camera in front of my face anyway), Baby E was skeptical. She reserved her smiles for only when I truly deserved them (or for her parents of course). But, a serious face is just as gorgeous as a smiling one sometimes. Case in point:
The one above just screamed at me to be black and white. As much as I ADORE the fabulous blue walls and brown linen couch, it was just so serenely dramatic I had to make it black and white. It's been a while since I've felt the need for that in a portrait session. As soon as I made the change I fell in love with the above portrait all over again. She is a stunning little girl.
You'll notice the title says, "The P Family" and not, "Baby E." So I should stop obsessing over how cute this little one is on her own and show off the rest of the gang, huh? Hahaha. Meet her parents. These two have a beautiful story. He was working in the Peace Corps in El Salvador when he met her. And the rest is history. So romantic. When I was young and considering going into the Peace Corps after college, I totally made up the same story for myself in my head. Ha!
See that A-M-A-Z-I-N-G artwork in the background? Baby E's maternal grandmother made that. It's stunning. If I remember correctly, it's a mix of paint and fabric or yarn and it's just incredible. I love that it hangs in her paternal grandparent's home, too. What a wonderful meshing of families.
I love when I catch the Dad's adoring his wife and kids. Love it. Looks like Baby E loves it too...
Yet another portrait that begged to be in black and white. It was hard because Baby E and her mom both have such lovely skin and I didn't want to take away from that... but the drama in her eyes and the adoration coming from Mom... it just called for it. So, there ya go.
When I say this was a family session, I mean it was a FAMILY session! Take a look at FOUR generations of this wonderful family (and their gorgeous, perfectly decorated home). How lovely. And all so good looking!
After many family portraits with Baby E as the star, it was time for an outfit change and, since she just celebrated her first birthday, some smash-the-cake photos. I love this one because it's the same face my daughter makes at me. Hahaha. I guess I bring it out in people.
At first, Baby E looked at her cake, and then at the rest of us like we must be NUTS. It took a little while, but she eventually dove in and there was much rejoicing from her audience.
To the P Family - both immediate and extended - it was so wonderful to meet you all. I am so happy you found Irish Eyes Photography and I hope this is just the beginning for us!
Stay tuned - the next post is Rosie Mae's 10 Month feature - think you can handle it???-Kerry:)