I just finished a session w/2 girls that I photograph every year and realized… Wow, this is the 4th Fall in a row that I’ve done a session w/them. To be honest.. their Mom is one of my BFF’s, but 4 years ago, she was just an neighbor that knew I dabbled in photography and asked me if I’d like to practice on her kids. I was by no means a professional at this time.. but the passion had started. I thought it would be fun to post shots from each session. Needless to say… I think we’ve all grown quite a bit.

Note: A didn’t go back and re-edit the pictures. I only watermarked the older ones.

2007:

Notes and critique.. These would have been taken w/my entry level DSLR.. A Nikon D40. I had owned the camera for a little under a year, so looking back… a good start huh? Super cute kids… maybe a little too much orange from me. Oh and I spent hours whiting out the background (white balance on the D40 was a little lacking).

2008:

Notes: 2008.. the year I feared orange and made everyone look pale (as they are here). Girls still super cute. These images were taken at the end of my Portfolio Building stage… I was about to go Pro. These images were taken w/a Nikon D80 and probably my 85mm 1.8.

2009:

Notes: Girls are too cute, no? I had upgraded to a Nikon D300 by this time. Again, probably taken with my 85mm 1.8. Still pretty true to my current style.

2010:

Notes: All perfect no?? Taken w/my D300 & 50 1.4mm lens combo. My favorite!

I want to add a special thank you the Mom of these lovely ladies, DeAnna Robertson, who has supported me and encouraged my photography for the past 4 years. You are a true and rare kind of friend. Love you!