In the beginning of this journey, children sessions were not my cup of tea.  However, with a few years of practice under my belt and some education, I would have to say they are now one my favorites.  My expectations and goals have evolved, what I once thought was needed for a children session is now unnecessary.  I don't strive for a perfectly posed picture, I strive to capture perfectly real moments.   In an effort to please all styles though, I will attempt a few different poses, but when it's all said and done, more times then not, my favorite images are usually the ones unplanned. The ones where they're shyly giggling behind a tree or breaking into a silly dance.  The ones that remind you exactly of your child.  And the best part of all of this, is that they are the most honest of clients.  They don't hide their emotions.  They're real in front of the camera.  Be it shy, happy, sad, mad, they'll let you know instantly.  When I learned to take advantage of just letting them be themselves, it took my work to a whole other level and made the session so much more pleasant.  

One of my first children clients was actually little Miss Ava.  She is so full of personality, and not to mention gorgeous.  When I arrived to their house, Sarah (aka mom) immediately filled me in on how Ava insisted I be the only one to take her picture.  Apparently, Sarah had tried to capture a few snap shots of her in a cute outfit earlier in the month, and Ava adorably pointed out that "it isn't working, and that you should just wait until Kuirsta's here to take the pictures".  Haha.  She cracks me up!  

Since our last session, this cute little family added another insanely beautiful little girl to their family, and her name is Lena.  Lena is just as gorgeous as her older sister, and from what I could tell she's got just as much personality.  And happy! Oh so happy.  She smiled the biggest smile almost the entire session.  

I think it's safe to say that I love working with these to cuties!