The Way I View...Playtime│Sacramento Children's Photographer

In just two short days my oldest will begin First Grade and summer will officially be over.  It's bittersweet, but we have had such a fun, memory-packed summer that I suppose I'm ready to get back into the routine of school and Fall festivities.  It's time for the monthly challenge with my Clickin Moms ladies so I captured my kiddos enjoying a combination of sprinkler and chalk fun in our backyard.  Despite the vivid colors of "paint" created by mixing the chalk and water, I decided to go with a more timeless black and white processing on these and really like how they turned out.

Don't forget to click on through to see how Gretchen views "playtime"!

The Way I View...Playtime:

Sac State PT Class of 2013│Sacramento Photographer

I had a fantastic morning with these students capturing some group shots for one of their retiring professors.  I'd forgotten how energetic and fun it is to be on a college campus!  In just one more year these students will be making a terrific impact on the future of physical therapy in the Sacramento region.

We had a little time for silly as well...

A Little Love...│Sacramento Family Photographer

...Chloe Love that is!  This little cutie pie will be turning 1 in just a couple of weeks and I had to share this session of she and her gorgeous parents.  It was a cold and dreary day weather-wise but we had a great time at our session keeping Chloe warm, chatting about all the people around (it may not look like it but it was a busy day at the park!) and capturing some family memories.

Chloe was entranced by mama's pretty necklace...

 

Chloe and her closest friends...

Thanks guys for another lovely session...looking forward to next time! 

 

The Way I View...Happiness│Sacramento Children's Photographer

My year long project of documenting images monthly related to describing the way I view something has been a wonderful journey so far.  Here in month three the theme is "The Way I View...happiness".  Be sure to click over and see how Tarrah NeCole Photography views happiness, then continue on through the circle of photographers for a wonderful way to start your day!

hap·pi·ness

noun 1.  the quality or state of being happy.   2.  good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.

What is happiness to YOU?  The number of things that make me happy are too numerous to count, so I thought I would just list off a few for you...

Jumping in Mud Puddles

 

Blowing out candles with Grandma on her 90th birthday

An organized bookshelf with a few empty spaces

Leukemia in remission

Sneaking a lick of the spoon

Worshiping Jesus with childlike abandon

Hunting for Easter eggs

And most certainly...my children being sweet to one another!

The G Family│Sacramento Family Photographer

It may be March but I've been a neglectful blogger the last few months and still have some of my Fall family sessions to share with you.  If you've missed seeing what's going on I suggest you find me here on Facebook where I've been more active in posting and sharing news.  "Like" my page and be kept up to date on all the latest with MNP!

This family is near and dear to my heart as they were the first official clients of Mindy Newton Photography.  I've photographed them for maternity, newborn, 6 month and family sessions and always love working with them and our end results.  They're a beautiful family overflowing with love...and hoping to one day soon share that love by adopting a child.

I loved trying out these locations with you guys and hope you've been having a blessed 2012!

Twin Sisters│Sacramento Children's Photographer

There are no words to describe how adorable these two 4-year old girls are!  With their gorgeous complexions, bouncy hair and fun-loving personalities - our session was filled with smiles and I'll let the images tell the rest of their sweet story...