Eliana

I don't know what happened when Dawn called me to schedule her daughter's portrait session. But it didn't click with me that she was turning ONE...which means that she may or may not be walking. I usually suggest doing shots at home with little ones. I can't remember if I did make that recommendation, or if Dawn just wanted something different. At any rate, we ended up in Boerne. We all know how much I love that little town. BUT, it's a little different when you are shooting a BABY there. Everywhere we went to set her down was filthy...you know, the GROUND has a tendency to be that way. But, both Dawn and Matt (Eliana's dad) were TROOPERS. They hiked ALL over town with me as I scratched my head looking for a spot that wasn't littered with broken glass and bottle tops. At one point, Matt even crossed a four lane highway, while holding her cake. I so hope they got to have a margarita later. Here is some of what we came up with. I think it was worth the effort.

This is Eliana doing "ojitos", which I think means "little eyes". She was melting everyone.

I love the adoration in Dawn's face here, when she didn't know she was being photographed.

The flying ballerina.

Happy Birthday sweetie pie.

Comments

[Kal]

Beautiful. So cute. You do your magic every time, Maile.

[Jennifer A.]

Omygoodness...she is gorgeous, and you are amazing! I cannot WAIT for you to shoot us next weekend...I'm so EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

[Kate Mefford]

These are so sweet...I love the captures, the composition, and the processing are a perfect match for this session...way to go, chica!

[Jen Heffel]

Yeah for girls!!! I can't wait to have mine! So, SO cute!

[Kelly]

So beautiful! I love those pretty and very expressive eyes! Awesome Maile!

[Melody A.]

Can't even tell you struggled. Love the cake one. Who would have thought to bring a cake on a shoot? Sweet. Literally.

[Vanessa Lee]

Amazing! Wonderful job. I wish I lived by you. Let me know if you are ever in San Diego.

[tracey]

deeeeeelish.

[Eileen]

My granddaughter is amazing isn't she? Eliana is so photogenic and your compositions brought out the best. Thank you!

[Brandilyn Collins]

These are beautiful photos! Absolutely lovely.

[Robin Caroll]

Beautiful photos! Helps to have such an amazing subject!

[charlie]

Man, what a looker!