Jessie & André

All the way from my dear Provence, I though I would share a couple pictures of one of our favorite baby sitter and her fiancé. As long as we’ve known Jessie, André has been in her life, and it was pretty clear they would become husband and wife eventually. In the military for a few more years, there is a great big chance they will travel the world, enrich their lives with different cultures. We are sad to see her leave, but are excited for them to start on this wonderful adventure together.

They just needed real quick a few pictures for their “save the date”, but I would really like to have a “real” engagement session when I come back from France.
In the past years when I return to THE homeland, I’ve been filled with ambitious projects to blog about France, and it seems each time I’ve done less. I’ve come to understand how sacred this moment spent with my family in my birth town is to me, and have lowered my expectations tremendously. This year I would like to make a special effort to showcase the legendary landscape while on my vacation. However, after talking to my friend Daniel Ewert, a landscape photographer expert, I realize this may very well be a very ambitious project still. As he explained to me, one of the secrets of landscape photography is like always in the photography world, LIGHT. Not just any light mind you, but sunrises and sunsets, those small windows of time during the day are your best best to catch some gorgeous imagery. But, in this part of the world, in this time of the year, that translate being set up in a great location at 5:30AM, and 9PM. The first being prime sleep time, the second during the most important meal/gathering of the day, the dinner! So, the task will be challenging, but I may manage a few shots, that I will be sure to share here.
By the way, you must take a minute, to click on the link above to check out Daniel’s work, it’s breathtaking. Be sure to visit in the “gallery categories” (under image), the Landscape and Nature Photography, and in there his recent body of images of Mallorca (an island near Spain)

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  1. Jessie & André

    The pictures are beautiful Arielle! We are so very grateful that you took the time right before your big trip to France. I can’t wait to see how our save the dates turn out!! Hope you are all enjoying your summer and having a fabulous time with your family (I’m sure you are!!).

  2. sally butts

    Such wonderful photos–we loved seeing them. Jessie will miss your precious family so very much.

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The Q Crew

A fun family, willing to brave the fierce ants of Fort Pickens with me for some pictures. The ants weren’t the only creatures hanging around, we saw severals (3) friendly (by that I mean, they weren’t the least bit frightened by our presence) mice. It was also nesting season in our National Park, and a variety of birds were circling the skies. After the Fort’s relentless ants, the children asked if we could stop by the beach. I hadn’t been since the whole BP disaster, have been avoiding news reports, and wasn’t sure what to expect. I can only report what our naked eyes could see: our world famous beautiful white sand beaches, as beautiful as ever, no tar balls in sight. As everyone on the Gulf Coast, I’m devastated and appalled by the horrid negligence of the big money making gas company. It is clear to all that the wild life is and will be terribly affected by the spill. Sadly, local businesses are also already suffering from the spotlight of the media. It’s a shame we can’t be delivered honest news, instead it seems to be a fight for the most sensational story, at the expense of our communities. Our Gulf Coast communities, who have been repeatedly hit by ravaging hurricanes (Ivan, Katrina, Dennis..), who proudly pick up and rebuild, who like the rest of the world try to overcome the “bad economy”, are now hit as badly by the spill as by sensational reporting! Seriously, don’t abandon us now, we live off tourism.
Well, I certainly got carried away and lost track of introducing this nice family. Theresa came with her 4 children and her niece.

Carson and Cecelia have the best sibling relationship I’ve ever witnessed,

Known as the Q crew (from left to right), Cecilia, Jake, Matthew and Carson.

And here is Cooper, their cousin, but they’re all so close, she may as well be a sister (I love tight families),

The best group jump picture ever: everyone getting some air (way to go Carson!) and all faces are clear of arms,

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  1. doanli

    Very glad to read your report, Arielle, as I cannot watch the news because I cry about the beautiful Gulf of Mexico I grew up on. We will be visiting in July/August and hope to go to the beach and do some fishing.

    As to the subjects of this photography, what a beautiful family! So much happiness!

  2. Becky

    They are a fabulous family! To have watched these kids grow up alongside my friend Theresa has been a wonderful thing. John “Q” will absolutely love this! Absolutely gorgeous photos!

  3. Christine Baehr

    These are such wonderful pictures - so playful and sweet! What a beautiful family!

  4. Daniel

    Good luck on your trip!

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Anna Claire

All has been a little silent on my blog lately, I haven’t left just yet, only getting ready… Provence, here I come!
Let me share Anna’s session. Anna is no longer a senior, but already well into college. She finished her first year at UF, and was thrilled to receive her letter of acceptance into Sewanee very recently. So mature and eager to live the ambitious life she has mapped out for herself, Anna “croque la vie a pleine dents”. It’s only fitting to use french to describe Anna, as she’s a francophile and has already visited Normandie this summer by offering her aupair services to a french family. Soon, she will return to Paris with her mother to discover our beautiful capital. We had different location ideas for her session, and Anna suggested her grand parents farm, which holds a special place in her heart, and turned out to be a wonderful backdrop for her many outfits and gorgeous evening gowns. We had to reschedule once due to bad weather, and as we drove into Alabama (on a clear day in Pensacola), the skies shifted… Anna settled for her first picture, and it started to rain. It rained just about the whole time. Challenged we got a little creative, I pulled out my flash, the duck tape, and it all turned out perfect.

Check out Anna’s dancing shoes! And she knows how to tango with her magic slippers, it’s one of her passions.

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  1. Bartleby419

    Arielle, this is fantastic work. Anna, you look like you’re having a blast and a half. Love it!

  2. Lauren Winterflood

    These photos are beautiful! I can’t think of a better word.

  3. Mike

    Anna - you look absolutely fantastic. I am so proud of you. Mr. M

  4. Autumn

    Wow. This is some beautiful composition, lighting, editing… and Anna, you look radiant!

  5. Pamela Nichols

    These photographs beautifully illustrate the spirit of the engaging young woman I know as Anna Claire.

  6. Léna Roy

    Absolutely stunning work, photographer and photographee. I especially like the one of Anna in the green dress, holding the apple - a provocative twist on the garden of Eden. Knowledge is choice and power!

  7. Jackie turnage

    anna!! these are so beautiful! love the last one of you in the green dress. love the green accents that match the dress. ok i could go on and on. so natural and elegant. but that’s not why i like you :)
    arielle, i love these, you are so talented. i love how you were able to match accents in the scenery with anna’s outfits and capture anna’s natural beauty. great work!

  8. Diane Allen

    Awesome pictures!! Loved looking at your pictures….so, so beautiful!!!

  9. Faye Bowers

    What a lovely young lady!

  10. Everett

    beautiful pictures. the forest ones are my favorites.

  11. Claire

    These are absolutely gorgeous. I think my favorites are the silver/gray dress - fantastic color contrasts! Beautiful Anna :)

  12. Susie (& Ella!)

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! Anna, you are an engaging and beautiful subject in the hands of a very talented artist. Absolutely wonderful work on both your parts. Wow. Very impressive! GOOD FOR YOU!!! It’s hard to pick a favorite as they are all lovely and artistically interesting. The spider web on the magnoglia blossom is neat. Seeing Pam’s paintings in the background are perfect. Anna - you’re a gorgeous model.

  13. Ann Nyman

    WOW! Beautiful photos of a beautiful young lady.

  14. Cydil

    Loved, loved, loved the top photo and all the props! Beautiful as always!

  15. Jessie Thompson

    Gorgeous! I especially love the books on the blanket images.

    Duct tape? I so want to see a behind-the-scenes image!:)

  16. Dagmar Schmitz Carlton

    Fabulous!!! =)

  17. Kirsten

    BEAUTIFUL! AMAZING! wow! That black and white polka dot dress is especially perfect on you!!

  18. Sheila Goodson

    Absolutely beautiful pictures. There are so many great ones that it’s hard to pick my favorite!

  19. Carrie

    Gorgeous!! Love the profile shots and especially the ones in the silver dress, out in the field. Fantastic shots :)

  20. Mary Lee Stubblefield

    Beautiful, Girls!

  21. Morgan Witter

    I love how you’ve used props in the photos to create a sense of whimsy!

  22. Jame

    Love the photos Anna! Especially the first one where you look like you’re contemplating some mischief, and you in your magic tango shoes (a must have shot for any dancer ^_^).

  23. robin b

    beautiful photos. arielle is very talented. enjoyed looking at all the catagories….especially the newborns.

  24. Aki

    Really lovely. I didn’t know you could get this kind of portraiture done. Classy!

  25. Mrs. M.

    Anna, I love your pictures. The right photographer has met the right subject…you are a natural!

  26. Sara Sawyer

    Gorgeous and fun. I like the three of the silver/ grey dress and the very green background. You look happy in these.

  27. Mary Taylor

    Arielle! I am in love with all of the scenes! You are so talented and imaginative :) Clearly that’s where your children get it!

  28. patsy

    I am WAY in love with these!~ LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything you do sister!
    Bises,
    Patsy

  29. Melissa Hathaway

    WOW! I haven’t been on your blog in a while. This is absolutely beautiful work!

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soon-to-be-parents

I hope everyone has had a wonderful memorial day weekend. The weather in Pensacola was delightful amidst a few showers, which helped in keeping the temperatures down. The kids are out of school, and summer is just starting.
For McKenzie and Gary this will be a memorable summer, with the arrival of their first born, little Miss Grey (I love the name). You know, I’m a big advocate of photographing newborns early on, but really I think, all stages of our lives should be documented. When a women has her body so radically transformed by pregnancy, that’s one of those very special “stages” worth safekeeping with the magic of photography. We may not all gain just the few recommended lbs by our practitioner, but nonetheless, the transformation is spectacular, a rare moment in life, a new life growing inside, a miracle of nature, that will only last a few months…
Thank you for allowing me to celebrate the joy of your new life with images.

These 2 are so in love, one little kiss was all it took to have them relax in front of the camera.

Look at these adorable little sandals Mc Kenzie found for Grey, she’ll be so stylish!

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  1. Rebecca Williams

    Stunning! Kenz, you are gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing photos!

  2. Alli

    McKenzie you look not only amazing in these pictures but throughout your entire pregnancy. I think the one of you and gary holding the tiny sandals should be the one that goes in little Grey’s room. Love you both and i can’t wait to meet the little munchkin. Arielle, you have an amazing tallant!!

  3. Candice

    I absolutely LOVE these pics Kenzie!!! You’re so beautiful! I honestly can’t pick a single favorite, but I love the ones of you and Gary with the yellow background :) You did an amazing job Arielle! Thanks for sharing.

  4. Tiffany

    Um, you make pregnancy look amazing, my dear friend!!! Can’t wait to meet Miss Grey :) Love YOU!

  5. Jenn Vo

    WOW!!! These are gorgeous pix- ya’ll look amazing- what wonderful memories- ya’ll look so happy and inlove. Cant wait to see the little one! Arielle you are a very talented photographer- you go girl! Thanks for sharing them w/ me! Love ya! xoxo.

  6. Sharon Smith

    Thank you and Gary for taking the time to have these pictures made of your 1st pregnancy and my 1st grandchild. These pictures are so precious and Grey will enjoy looking at them as she gets older.

  7. Tracy

    McKenzie!!

    SOOOOO Beautiful!! I agree with Alli! I love the one of you and Gary and the sandals! You are one Hot Mama!

  8. Katherine

    Kenz, you look so beautiful!! The pictures turned out great! Can’t wait to see you soon!

  9. Rachel

    I agree with Alli as well…that one with the little sandals is too cute! Congratulations in advance…I can’t wait to meet Grey (I can’t believe she’ll be here so soon)!

  10. Paula Moreland

    Mac and Gary the pictures are so sweet! Can’t
    wait to hold Miss Grey.

  11. Joanna Jones

    You look great and all of your pictures are so good! I can’t wait to see pictures of Grey! She is going to be beautiful!

  12. Lauren Pope

    Mckenzie, These are so BEAUTIFUL!! I think you and Gary are both glowing!! Can’t wait to meet that precious baby girl!… Love you guys.. and Arielle, you did do a super job… such talent!!

  13. Heather

    McKenzie they are BEAUTIFUL! I love the colorful scarf wrapped around you and my favorite is the one with the block letters that say GREY. Such wonderful pics, you are one beautiful pregnant woman! Can’t wait to meet the little one.
    Heather Horn

  14. Jackie Skeen

    McKenzie and Gary, these pictures are awesome. It has been so amazing for me to share all this with you. I can’t wait to hold this precious child.

  15. Jessie Thompson

    Great! I love the new yellow backdrop in your studio. You will get lots of use out of that. I also LOVE the full length nude image. I am 35 1/2 weeks pregnant. No way am I posing for any nudes now!:) I should have done it with baby number one (like these smart parents). Baby number three I am not feeling so sexy…;)

  16. Drew

    Gorgeous Kenz! Can’t wait to meet baby Grey! XOXO Drew

  17. Stubie

    Kenze and Gary, we’re so happy for the three of you! Love,Stuart and Drew

  18. Anne

    Gary and McKenzie you did an awesome job with this photo shoot. It’s clear that the love you share for each other will be an amazing gift for Grey. Can’t wait to meet her, and welcome her into the family.

  19. Johnny Vo

    You look AMAZING!!!!! Tell Gary he doesn’t look bad himself.

  20. Ashley

    Absolutely gorgeous! And I love the name Grey! She is going to be precious!

  21. McKenzie

    Thanks for all the sweet comments guys! Areille did an amazing job and we had an amazing time doing it!!! Can’t wait until little Grey gets here!

  22. Glenn Shelley

    Hey Mac! You look so great, your pictures turned out wonderful. Love you!

  23. Morgan

    You look soo beautiful! I can’t wait to meet my sweet niece!

  24. Brad

    Great photos. Can’t wait to meet Grey.

  25. susan moylan

    My daughter beautiful, I am so excited for you and Gary. I can’t wait to meet my little Grey and love her as much as I love the both of you. GiGi

  26. susan moylan

    Great pictures., as I have never seen such pics of an expecting mommy, and you look so comfortable!!! Burt

  27. Burt Nicholson

    Well, I showed up on here under Susan’s name, but the pictures of Gary look very nice!!!…:O)
    So glad you included him in the pictures as in the years when Grey is an expecting mom, she will really appreciate them.
    Burt

  28. Susan Moylan

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple.
    Love you, Mom

  29. Ashley Crouch

    McKenzie,

    These are great! You look amazing and are glowing!! I can not wait to see pictures of little Grey!!!

  30. Lalainya

    They are gorgeous!!!! Love the ones of you two. Too sweet. :)

  31. Meshell Harshbarger

    McKenzie, these are such amazing pictures!! As said, you have have looked beautiful throughout your entire pregnancy. Congrats to you and Gary. :)

  32. Valory

    WOW! You look amazing. These photo’s are just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing these!

  33. Kimberly Barbee

    my favorites are the one with the block letters of Grey and the beautiful naked one, i love them all! very beautiful

  34. Mel

    I love the one with the teal backdrop!

  35. Jana

    LOVE THESE McKenzie! The picture with the little gold sandals is precious. Congrats to you both! Y’all look so happy!!!

  36. Taylor Long

    amazing! I am so excited for you!

  37. Sarah

    McKenzie, You look absolutely beautiful! I hope you and Grey have a safe and easy birth/labor! If you need any custom made dresses or outfits, please let me know! I have some adorable patterns and would love to make her some! Good luck with everything!

  38. Marge Lefebvre

    Lovely pictures great job Gary! Mackenzie you look beautiful

  39. Emily Donaldson

    Awesome~! I Love them all :) !!!!!! I can’t wait to see Lil Grey!!!

  40. Meaghan

    You look amazing sister! I love you and I can’t wait to see my niece!

  41. Marisa Walters

    Awesome pics! You are so beautiful. Cant wait to me Grey. Love, soon to be a Great Aunt, Marisa

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Anna Grace

Because I wanted to prove my point, photographing a very young new born is best, I’m posting many images from this session. There are plenty more for Jenni to choose. We calculated that Anna Grace was only 60 hours when she came into my studio, and it made a world of a difference. I was able to get just about my whole repertoire of poses. I’ve said it before, this family is very special to me, we’ve been friends for a long time, and I’ve photographed all 3 babies. Walton, their oldest, was my first newborn ever, I remember that session like yesterday. I had butterflies in my belly going bananas, I ran out of memory card half way through and had to rush home to stock up (good thing I live close), that was embarrassing… I’m so glad to have my studio now, it makes it so much easier, no more packing bags after bags of blankets and props. My poor clients must have wonder upon opening their door to find me with loads of equipment, if I wasn’t moving in.
Jenni, thanks for giving me a chance with Walton, and for trusting me again and again

Before and after,

With her grand mothers,

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  1. Jenni

    Arielle, You are Amazing as always!!! 3 days old is the key to having your newborn photographed. I cannot believe the difference in 3 days old compared to 8 days old. All I had to do was sit back and watch you do your magic! Your the best photographer ever!!

  2. Charlotte

    These are fantastic Arielle. Anna Grace is such a sweetheart! But the picture of my Charlie Bear in her tutu is my all time favorite photo. :)

  3. Julia

    Those pictures are amazing! Gorgeous!!!

  4. Bernadette

    I love them all!!! Beautiful models and photos!

  5. JoEllen

    Just breathtaking! Arielle, you are obviously very talented!

  6. SOOZI

    Wow! What wonderful photos. You are so talented. Thanks for being so nice to Jenni and me. God Bless. Love, Soozi

  7. Elizabeth Willis

    Wow, those pictures are amazing! Anna Grace is just as beautiful as I knew she would be. Arielle, you are such a wonderful photographer.

  8. Linda Stranahan

    The pictures are beautiful…what a talent! Anna Grace is darling and Charlie is the cutest! I too love the Buddha pose..so innocent.

  9. Ray Nikyuluw

    Arielle, You set the bar for baby photography! Wow you continue to do some amazing work. Beautiful pictures.

  10. Barbara Valentino

    Wow! Absolutely beautiful - all three of you. Grey is blessed to be so wanted and so loved and she’s not even here yet!

  11. Jessie Thompson

    You are a master at newborns now! These are wonderful!

  12. Jessie Thompson

    One more thing - I love the way you included the grandmas! What a great and special idea.

  13. Janet

    Beautiful, beautiful pictures–Arielle, you are truly an artist! Thanks for letting me be a part of this and for all that you do for Jenni & Richard.

  14. Vickie Moore

    These are so beautiful. Very unique.

  15. Mary Hiatt

    These photos will be a treasure for all of Anna Grace’s future! Thanks for sharing and Congratulations to Jenni & Richard and the whole family.

  16. Allison

    adorable!

  17. Kay Wilson

    These photos are great. Anna Grace is so cute. I like the Grandmother photos too.

  18. Kirsten

    These are AMAZING!! So beautiful!! What breathtaking work!!

  19. PATRICIA KEYWOOD

    BEAUTIFUL! PICTURES OF ANNA GRACE AND JENNI ARE AMAZING. LOVE, AUNT PAT

  20. Kathleen Nunnikhoven

    Beautiful pictures that certainly will be cherished.

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Coming soon, a baby girl

Wednesday probably, I should have Anna Grace on my blog. She was my youngest newborn up to date, only 60 hours into our world. Seriously, just a few days at that tender age makes a world of a difference for me. They sleep a lot and much more soundly in their first 4-5 days of life. Everyday, they develop and become more alert. When you think of it, at 6 days they’re already twice as old as at 3 days. I was so excited to have Anna Grace so early in my studio, that Jenni suggested I request my future clients to just stop on their way home from leaving the hospital.. We’re setting a new trend here.
In the mean time, I’m sharing a few images taken for Charleston’s first birthday, and of Jenni’s belly.

Charleston, in a little Buddha pose,

In great conversation with her grand’ma Soozi,

She loved me, and was very excited when the session was over, because she could blow me many kisses good bye…

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  1. Heather Reese

    She is so beautiful. I love the pic with Charleston and grandma, and the one with you cradling Ann Grade. So adorable.

  2. Lindsey Higdon

    I love all of them!! She is such a precious little angel! Absolutely Beautiful!!

  3. Julie

    These pictures are amazing! Jenni, you look gorgeous. The pictures are beautiful. Anna Grace is gorgeous. I can’t wait to meet her.

  4. Ruth Farris

    These are adornable. I loved them all. How perfect she was. Precious.

  5. Virginia

    Arielle - you do such an amazing job! Jenni, you look fabulous, of course. And Anna Grace is such a little sweetie! Whenever a friend sends me links to look at their new photos, I can’t help but peruse your entire site. You are so talented!! Hopefully I’ll have the opportunity to work with you sometime soon. ;)

  6. Kathleen Nunnikhoven

    precious pictures!

  7. Christine Baehr

    Such a beautiful family! I loved looking at each one of these great pictures!

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MacKinlay

Last week, I got to meet this wonderful family. Alex came in with 6 days old MacKinlay, who was a very hungry little angel. Alex was very inspiring to me, so in tune with nature. She’s an emergency room PA, and wanted to experience a natural birth, while still benefiting from modern hospital technology. And she did just that, in the delivery room, she delivered her baby herself, under the watchful eye of her OBGYN, not your everyday occurrence… Alex and Randy, it was a pleasure to meet you, and one day I would like to meet all your pets (the 30 something chickens, the miniature horse, Comet, the dogs…).

Towards the end of the session, Randy and big sister, Susanna joined us. We had to wake her up from her car nap, and trick her with a little ice cream to get her in the right mood for pictures. She’s taking her big sister role very seriously, being already a great helper.

“Please can you kiss your baby brother?”

And here, she’s letting us know, it’s time to wrap it up. But really it’s MacKinlay’s expression that’s priceless. Doesn’t it look like he’s doing that kid’s trick, where they pull on their ears, to stick their tongue out at you?

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  1. Alex Locklear

    Thank you Arielle! We love them!

  2. Chelsea welch

    Wonderful pictures and adorable children. Absolutely love the collage picture with his little hands, feet and ears. What a beautiful family.

  3. Rendy Adams

    How absolutely precious!!!

  4. Phoebe Hogeland

    Adorable pictures of an adorable family! I love the composite of MacKinlay’s parts and also the one of Susanna kissing MacKinlay - precious!
    XOXO
    Phoebe

  5. Vanessa Bearden

    What amazing pictures of a beautiful family!

  6. Susanna Adams

    I love the pictures! MacKinlay really does look like a little angel. Though my favorite has to be the one with the kiss from big sis.

  7. Lynda Strickler

    I do not think that Ihave ever seen a more precious and endearing group of photographs. MacKinlay and Susanna will be soul mates and you two will have many rewarding years of the nutuing and loving home which your will so capably provide! Do hope you will journey north this summer…maybe following the July festivities. Love to all four Locklears. Lynda Strickler

  8. Caylin Stinnett

    They couldn’t be more perfect! What a beautiful family! My favorite is the one where Susanna is kissing MacKinlay!

  9. Charlotte MacKinlay

    The most adorable family ever!!! Wow, great shots!

  10. David Berron

    Darn cute photography and a gorgeous family.

  11. Pat Hill

    So incredibly beautiful. Wish I had a photographer like this when my kids were little. Susanna’s looks are priceless.

  12. Mitchell Brantley

    Beautiful pictures. I especially love the last one. I think he’s already showing his true personality. Thank you for sharing.

  13. catherine keir

    these are beautiful!! um alex- didn’t know about the self delivery- that is crazy!! anyhoo, adorable pics and adorable kiddos. i can’t wait to meet little mackinlay and see sweet susanna again!

  14. Sara Dailey

    Beautiful! Seriously, MacKinlay is insanely cute, and those pictures are amazing (and creative)! The pictures of Susanna and MacKinlay together are precious. XO

  15. Lindsay Hill

    What a hunk! I’m in love with his bottom lip! He is perfect and has the sweetest big sister!!

  16. Jeff Russell

    Cute kids!! Hope MacKinlay is ready…he has a smart big sister and a lot to learn!

  17. Julie MacKinlay

    Pictures are like babies in fairy land! Precious!

  18. Ed MacKinlay

    Great pictures of MacKinlay and Susanna. Very inovative, professional and well done. The pictures make me proud to be the grandfather.

  19. Alexandra

    They are adorable. I cannot wait to meet my baby cousin. Aunt Alex you did an amazing job with both of them. Arielle, the pictures are absolutely beautiful!!!! :)

  20. Mark Hill

    Nice Pictures, Alex. Your kids are perfect.

  21. Lene` Gant

    I ABSOLUTELY believe these are the best pix!!!! The babies are beautiful! I know Alex is very proud. I would love to take my children and get pictures. Did a wonderful job. :)

  22. Stanley Wallace

    Alex, that is a fine young man, he looks just like Randy. you must be proud

  23. Petra McDonald

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!! How precious, big sis kissing li’l brother I totally love it. Thanks for sharing. You are a beautiful and amazing family.

  24. Jonie Wallace

    MacKinlay is absolutely precious!!! These pictures are great. The ones of Susanna and him are so sweet! What a beautiful family. Congratulations!!!

  25. j long

    Love love love these images. They are great; a nice mix of traditional with modern. The photo composite of ‘baby parts’ is super sweet.

  26. Tim Hogeland

    What super pictures of MacKinlay, and Suzanna is such a sweet big sister! I cannot wait to meet him in person! Love you all - Tim

  27. Jessie Thompson

    The shot of the baby looking directly into your camera has to be one of the best awake newborn shots ever! And, you (my brave soul) included a toddler in this session?! Great job!

  28. Rochelle DeLisle

    I am blown away! Amazing Arielle. Love the second to last one. BEAUTIFUL!

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Ansley

With only one more year of high school to attend, Ansley is ready for the great college adventure (seriously after visiting a few campus, I want to go to college in the US!). Whereas most of her friends are still wondering what they’ll want to master in, she sees drawings, intersecting lines, and numbers with architecture. We had a fast pace afternoon, with my very ambitious numerous locations, spread out around town.
I would also like to brag about Ansley’s mother, Yvette. Yvette is celebrating her shop’s, Belle Amé, first anniversary this month. Several years ago, she was selling out of her house her soap creations. Now, she has a wonderful little store on 9th avenue, where you’ll find the best product on earth, and she makes it all. Her fragrances are delicious, lasting, her body lotion is the only one that can make my alligator skin baby soft (fo real!). Aside from selling some of the best merchandise in her industry, her store deserves to be featured as highlight in today’s economy. Her story is one of success. Yvette has exploited every modern network (from having some world famous utube sisters review and recommend her body treats, a presence on every internet network, to even sending a gift basket for mother’s day to major celebrities). Just a year after opening her store, she’s sought after around the world, shipping her goods in all continents. A very successful and inspiring story indeed.

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  1. Faye Bowers

    What a lovely young woman! Her family must be extremely proud. Great work, Arielle!

  2. Ansley Crooke

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEMM!!!!!! The pictures look great!

  3. Christine Baehr

    Ansley is so beautiful! The last pic is my favorite! Arielle you did such a great job as always!

  4. Heather Reese

    She is gorgeous! I don’t know how you will choose which pictures you like best. They are all wonderful!

  5. Chad Westlake

    These pictures are absolutely beautiful and I am so lucky to be dating herr… I Love you Ansleyy

  6. Melissa

    I haven’t looked @ your blog in a while. You did an AWESOME job on these! Looks like your senior business is taking off!

  7. U.B.I

    SHES GORGEOUS…

  8. Jessie Thompson

    What a beautiful girl! Dear Arielle, can you please come to Minneapolis to location scout for me? You always have the BEST locations! Seriously! You either need to come up for a visit or I need to get some scouting tips from you…:)

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The Baehrs

Before I move on to a new session, I had to post of few of this wonderful family together. Now, it’s obvious to all, the good looks run in the gene pool.

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  1. leesa schroeder

    the pictures show not only the outer beauty but also the inner as well. quite delightful.

  2. leesa schroeder

    everyone looks so very natural.

  3. Courtney Pate

    I LOVE the photos!!!

  4. Terry & Beau

    We enjoyed seeing the family pictured together. The essence was captured. Beautiful pictures!

  5. John Baehr

    Of course I’m a little biased but these kids tug my heart strings.

  6. Jessie Thompson

    How will this family be able to choose their images? As always, you have done an amazing job for them!

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Happy Mother’s Day

Happy mother’s day to all, even if I’m a little late.
Introducing today a very well “rounded” family. By rounded, I mean a lovely family, with a rich life. With my french upbringing, I’ve always been impressed with the way Americans raise their children. We, in France, have our children spend their childhood in school, classes last all day, and there isn’t much time left for extra scholar activities. In the US, early school release leaves afternoons free to practice sports, music… Americans are raised “complete”, our (I mean our, in the US) colleges and degrees are sought after all over the world, and children are developed in sports, they’ve had a chance to try out different ones, and find a favorite. It makes for well rounded people. Christine and Scott embody the american dream family, aside from all being insanely beautiful, they are accomplished in all field. Their children, Jacob (11 years old), and Gwyneth (6 years old) have already been exposed to many different team sports, individual sports and are both learning to play the guitar. Early in their life they are taught the discipline of daily practicing, to be rewarded I’m sure, with excellence. I can only imagine a bright future for this handsome boy and gorgeous little girl, armed with such precious values, and skills. Gwyneth was an angel to photograph, comfortable in front of the lens, so fun to work with and clearly the camera loves her! She has just amazing features, her generous (and I mean generous) gorgeous hair alone could win her the front page of any fashion magazine.

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  1. Christine Baehr

    Thank you so much for everything! We all had such a blast getting these done! I am so excited to share these with family and friends! Your work is simply amazing!!!!

  2. Christine Baehr

    Arielle, such sweet words you have said about my family. I am blushing just reading them! You too have a “complete” and wonderful family that I am quite impressed with.

  3. Rebecca Lemmon

    Arielle, I had heard how amazing you were, but these photos speak more than words! I LOVE everything about the shots… lighting, composition, props, settings, dress/attire and of course, the subject matter :) given this is my daughter’s family. Seriously, you are very gifted and it is very obvious in all the photos you took of the Baehr family and the other families and subjects you have shared on your blog. Thank you for sharing your artistic pieces of work with us!

  4. Jane

    Arielle,
    These are FABULOUS!!!! You are so good at what you do! WOW! It makes me ready to do another photo session!
    Jane

  5. Kristine Connell

    Great Pictures !!!!!!!!

  6. Jeanette

    Awesome pictures!

  7. Susan Boudreaux

    Beautiful pictures of beautiful children! We love our Gwynnie and Jacob! Love, The Boudreauxs

  8. Joy Williams

    Stunning photos! You did a fabulous job! Christine and Scott are amazing parents - 100% agreed

  9. Gayle Paro

    I love your worK! You really capture the excitement, beauty and joy of children of all ages.

  10. Tiffany Maybin

    What amazing photos!!!!!

  11. Deanie

    These are all beautiful!!! Arielle you did a great job! Christine- you are very lucky to be to have Arielle as your photographer. She is incredibly talented!!!

  12. Charlotte Cundy

    Lovely, will be forever cherished photos, especiall liked the one of Gwyneth in cowgirl gear and the black and white close ups of Jacob and her fame, what beautiful long lashes!!!!!! They are lovely, beautiful children and the photographer sure brought that out!

  13. Terrie Grammer

    OMG! Gwynnie is a natural!!!! Her eyes photograph beautifully! Jacob too! Cuties!!!! Time to get the Grammer kids to Arielle!!!!

  14. Ashley Luescher

    Absolutely stunning.

  15. Risa

    Lovely pics! Your daughter looks like a natural at modeling!

  16. Traci

    Gorgeous pictures & gorgeous children! Amazing as always, Arielle.

  17. Cindy Williams

    These photos are amazing….. each one a unique work of art!

  18. Anne Baehr

    I came in from out of town last night to my surprise and delight, my precious grandchildren’s pictures were taken as a Mother’s Day gift to me. Yes, they brought me to tears. As a photographer myself, I truly appreciate how Arielle captured special moments which can be very hard to do and achieved such stunning results just “after school one day”. I can’t wait to see the ones of the Mom and Dad as well. Thanks to all of you for making my Mother’s Day gift one I’ll enjoy forever!

  19. Kristina Baehr

    WOW — what gorgeous children!!! (Of course I’m not surprised). And the photography is just incredible.

  20. Liz

    Wow they are amazing. What a talent

  21. Ann Hall

    Oh My Gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These are absolutely beautiful. So natural and creative. A pleasure to see.

  22. Morgan Hall

    These photos are absolutely amazing! The ones of the two of them together are gorgeous!!

  23. Terry & Beau

    An artfully done and beautifully executed photo shoot. Enjoyed the visual experience! Thanks for sharing.

  24. Evan Baehr

    Wow! These pictures are simply amazing! I can’t believe how fantastic they are! I love the one of Gwyneth in the purple chair!

  25. Suzi Matteson

    What a beautiful family, and great photographer.

  26. Mara Viksnins

    Beautiful pictures of a sweet and loving family. Gwyneth looks precious and I love the pictures of Jacob and
    Gwyneth together.

  27. Jane Mac

    These are gorgeous!

  28. Courtney Pate

    I cannot believe how big the kids are- so grown up! A mini Scott and mini Christine! Amazing photos.

  29. John Baehr

    Absolutely beautiful! Arielle has such talent to showcase these gorgeous kids.

  30. Jessie Thompson

    As always, perfect! What a great family - him a future rock star - her a future model. I love your use of color (it is one of my favorite things about your work). However, I am so in love with these last two that they may be my favs in the bunch! They are just tender and beautiful. I am sure that they are thrilled with these!

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