Cranberry Family Portraits: On-Location with Little Ones

I know this sweet family from church and was blessed to be able to make some portraits of them this fall. It’s great to get outside for family portraits, especially with little ones because they aren’t confined to the limits of a studio (i.e. – sitting still so that the light is right and the tripod doesn’t need to be adjusted…as a mom of two young boys, I am a firm believer in the least restrictive environment!). Although I will say, it’s a workout for parents to keep their little ones close and engaged. But the results are so worth it!

I just love the sweet and pure faces from little ones this small.

We were shooting right into the sunset on a particularly sunny day for Pittsburgh!

I love walking shots, and for little ones it’s easiest sometimes to put them up on a parent’s shoulders.

And I love this moment where this sweetheart pauses just long enough for her close-up.

And this happens at almost every session with toddlers. Dads love to turn their kids upside down and the kids love it too!

Here’s our fearless leader leading the way!

And this is probably my favorite shot of the whole family. So blessed!