Girls and the Cold.

This family was my last session before going on maternity leave, and let me just give credit where credit is due…these girls toughed out probably the coldest day of the year so far…and did it with a smile.  These are some tough cookies!  So glad, because I love this family and I am happy we were able to do this before it was too late.  Enjoy!



I admit that I am a little obsessed with this next picture.  I. love. love.

This little cookie wasn’t as thrilled to be out in the sub zero weather….

…so we brought her indoors for a few snaps.

MUCH better!  :)


5 comments

Erin Fonnesbeck - November 29, 2011 - 2:06 am

These are absolutely amazing Joy! Your black and whites rock this town!!!

Heather - November 29, 2011 - 6:45 am

Oh wow, what a beautiful family!! Super cute girls, and I love their outfits, too. I especially love the individual pics with mom- what a treasure! Gorgeous as always, Joy!

Brooke Ashley photography - November 29, 2011 - 7:09 am

I love these!! They are beautiful, so beautiful. You can’t even tell its cold :) gorgeous work my dear joy! I’m going to miss your posts while you’re on maternity ;)

Charlotte - November 29, 2011 - 12:10 pm

Joy – these are wonderful! The beautiful setting and great props add interest to gorgeous people.

Amy Blake - November 29, 2011 - 7:34 pm

Oh, Joy!! You just rock!! I love these images and the connections you got! Beautiful color as always!

These Boys.

I have said it before, and I will say it again.  I really, really look forward to my yearly session with these boys.  They are real, and I don’t have to push them to be anything but themselves.  I love discussing Stargate Atlantis (which I know nothing about, I swear) in between the clicks of the camera.  I love discussing the gross smells in the alley ways.  I love every topic they regale me with as we click, click, click away.  They are them, and I love it.


9 comments

stephanie T - November 18, 2011 - 1:08 pm

These are beautiful… very magazine like. What beautiful children and I love the real emotion you captured here!

Jennifer Urbin - November 18, 2011 - 1:38 pm

Joy these belong in a magazine! They have such a strong commercial feel to them! I love the true interactions that you captured between them. Fantastic session!

Kathy Scoffield - November 18, 2011 - 3:01 pm

Seriously.. what is it with these boys? Their session last year was my all time favorite!! Now again!! Wow, so so so handsome, and it is not just that they are so handsome and so well dressed it is how you captured them!! Amazing!! LOVE!!

Heather - November 18, 2011 - 4:18 pm

Looks like such a fun session, and what handsome boys! Love the “realness” in these photos!

brooke - November 18, 2011 - 7:15 pm

THe boys are back!! Love these boys and Joy, these are amazing.. totally amazing!!!! I love every one. I love that you allow them to be them and capture them with such beautiful light and angles.. etc. Amazing friend.

Patty Ann Miller - November 19, 2011 - 7:43 am

Beautiful Boys, good job Mom & Dad.

Amy Blake - November 21, 2011 - 6:07 am

Such amazing photos, Joy!!! Boys this age can be tough and you did such an AWESOME job letting their personalities shine through. I love these!!

Jenni - November 22, 2011 - 9:09 am

Joy, I love looking at your photos. They are always inspiring. You capture the sweetest moments. I hope to take pictures like you someday! You’re WONDERFUL!!!

Erin Fonnesbeck - November 29, 2011 - 2:08 am

I feel like I have watched these boys grow up a bit over your last few shoots! These are beautiful images Joy!

Beautiful B Family

I had about a million images I wanted to share of this family but finally settled on…10, I think?  I love families, especially the interactions within  the family.  Love, love, love.   Hope you enjoy this sneak peak!

9 comments

Heather - November 2, 2011 - 8:40 am

Goodness, what a beautiful family! These images belong in a magazine…. gorgeous!!

stephanie T - November 2, 2011 - 8:47 am

These are so beautiful, I am in love with that gorgeous light! What a good looking family, love their outfits also!

brooke - November 2, 2011 - 8:56 am

Lovely JOY! I love these.. they made me smile.. so darling :) You captured them beautifully!!!

Jennifer Urbin - November 2, 2011 - 2:03 pm

This session is fabulous! You really rock capturing families and I feel like you can almost hear these kids laughing!

Abbigail - November 2, 2011 - 5:44 pm

pretty. The shot on the bridge is lovely.

Kathy Scoffield - November 2, 2011 - 5:53 pm

Just perfect.. every one! I can see why you had a hard time narrowing it down! Gorgeous family!! Those shots of the girls together are to die for and mom and baby.. LOVE! Such gorgeous light too!!!

Amy Blake - November 2, 2011 - 6:49 pm

AMAZING, Joy!! I love these!! You got such beautiful smiles and wonderful moments!

Melissa - November 15, 2011 - 1:17 pm

Awesome pictures–I especially love that one on the bridge. You do beautiful work–and nice job on my friend Abby’s family pictures!

Erin Fonnesbeck - November 29, 2011 - 2:09 am

Ok, ok… These are just the best Joy! Love the colors mom chose too!!

Goodness

Before I begin with this family’s sneak peak, please indulge me and my thoughts…I know I am not the only person who loves a smooshy little baby, so perhaps you can relate when I say that I am basically in love with this family’s newest addition.  Something about that face just makes me melt into a puddle of baby hungry gooeyness…which is bizarre considering that not only do I have my own baby, (who I love to bits), I also have one on the way!  This is not normally the time I would be fawning over a child that is not mine…but I can’t help it.

In addition to the baby sweetness, this family is quite gorgeous, wouldn’t you say?  Please enjoy the blog peak (and check out those baby lips in that first picture…LOVE!)

7 comments

Jennifer Urbin - October 26, 2011 - 5:44 pm

Another beautiful session….Love the bw one of the oldest boy. Gorgeous!!

stephanie T - October 26, 2011 - 6:01 pm

What precious boys! I love the location, the pictures and the sun!

Amy Blake - October 26, 2011 - 6:10 pm

As ALWAYS… these are lovely!!! You captured such sweet moments and I am in love with the black and white of mom and baby!

brooke - October 26, 2011 - 6:13 pm

Joy, you’ve done it again.. pure gorgeousness. This family is darling and that baby makes me nearly baby hungry, *almost*, lol. These are beautiful!! Love that light and scenery too!

whitney mccoy - October 29, 2011 - 7:38 am

LOVE!!! That B&W of the baby and mom…. *sigh* Sooo sweet!! Great captures! Such a sweet looking family and session.

Heather - November 1, 2011 - 8:20 am

Oh my, what a beautiful family! Those boys are too cute for words. Love the walking one with the sun flare!!

Kathy Scoffield - November 18, 2011 - 3:05 pm

You rock the sun flare! They are always perfection. Such a beautiful family. Seriously.. could that baby and his luscious lips and perfect eyes, be any cuter? YUM!

Great Friends

…that’s what they are.  Wonderful friends, beautiful family.  xoxo

Of course we busted out the awesome scooters, you might remember from THIS shoot.  love!

11 comments

Kathy Scoffield - October 12, 2011 - 2:04 pm

What a fabulous session!! Love the scooter! Gorgeous couple and children. I just love looking at your beautiful pictures.

Sara - October 12, 2011 - 2:05 pm

These are so fantastic! It’s good to see friends. Abbi, you look beautiful!!!

brooke - October 12, 2011 - 2:28 pm

Ah, so beautiful Joy! These will be beautiful hanging on the wall.. LOVE. Love you Joy Alice! :) Love the scooter ones too…

Shannon Dodge - October 12, 2011 - 2:37 pm

You know…I just cannot get ENOUGH of your PERFECT clarity and colors! GORGEOUS! Beautiful family and gorgeous images. So beautiful!

stephanie T - October 12, 2011 - 2:40 pm

This is just a gorgeous session. Beautiful family, love the colors and the location!

Heather Taylor - October 12, 2011 - 3:18 pm

So very pretty!! What a gorgeous family, and those kids are sooooo cute and have the most gorgeous eyes! You captured them all beautifully!

Amy Blake - October 12, 2011 - 4:39 pm

Oh my goodness, Joy! You are amazing!! A.maze.ing!!!! I love these!

whitney mccoy - October 12, 2011 - 5:06 pm

Gorgeous!! LOVE the B&W!! The little girl looks so cute and sassy.. LOVE it!! The second family shot is my fave. Great job!

Melissa Davis - October 13, 2011 - 4:39 am

These are GREAT Joy!!

Erin Fonnesbeck - October 14, 2011 - 10:06 am

Colors are stunning as usual. Pretty people, pretty shoot! Love these!

Jennifer Urbin - October 26, 2011 - 5:43 pm

What a beautiful session Joy! Your work is fantastic! I love the 7th picture…..so stinkin’ cute!

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