Miss Ayla, surrounded by her happy family, came for a quick 2 year old session to capture the adorable little lady that she is right now.     Since it was going to rain the night she was supposed to meet me, her mama was amazing and last minute took a later time slot on a beautiful evening.  Though, I don't doubt that if we had shot in the rain this girl would be glowing, she is gorgeous.   

 When people contact me to capture their "now" and they want it outdoors, I try really hard to encourage a later evening summer time slot.  The hour or two before sunset is called "golden hour" to photographers.  The sun can bring so much to your pictures.        When you disrupt bedtime just a tad and you make it fun...man is it worth it!  Just look at the light!  And look at this little gal!  

The hour or two before sunset is the most magical time for light.  I haven't been able to convince too many families to start their shoot at 7:30 like this family.  Which I TOTALLY get.  Bedtime is sacred around these parts too.  BUT, it is something to ponder shaking up just once.   This little gal did great and I don't think mom and dad will regret it after seeing how their little girl was captured in all her beauty.    I hear that August will be a great month for golden hour summer photographs!  Let's capture your family fishing, eating watermelon, reading, playing gold fish, building a sandcastle in the sand, exploring a garden of flowers, taking a canoe ride, eating ice cream, having a picnic dinner, or whatever else is your family's "thing"!