Kids Lifestyle // Halloween Pajamas

 

I just love fall. Give me all the pumpkins, the falling leaves, the colors, Halloween, cute Hanna Andersson pajamas with moons and bats on them, why yes!!! Usually I’m traveling, dashing around California chasing the leaves. It’s still the busiest time of the year for me though, as I race to finish shooting underwater for the season, scouting for new fall locations, and photographing lots of family lifestyle sessions for holiday images

My son started preschool this year and with Covid-19, I’ve been a lot more grounded lately, as we all have, so I’ve been sticking close to home. In this case, my backyard! I wanted to do a kid’s pajama shoot in my backyard and really show the space. It’s been almost a year since expanded our backyard. We purchased the lot behind our house last Dec and since March, my husband and I removed hundreds, but I seriously think thousands of square feet of blackberry bushes and had 5 hauls of concrete, dead brush and garbage. We cleared the creek and I absolutely can not wait to have fences up soon, so I have some privacy with shooting.

Adventures with Simone and her Scottie pup

 

Charlotte, a sweet little Scottie puppy is new to her family and her surroundings. She is always eager to explore new areas with her best friend Simone. 

Upon researching the history of Scotties, I discovered from Wikipedia that Scottish terriers were originally bred to hunt and kill vermin in the Highlands of Scotland. --- First written records dates from 1436.

With that inspiration in mind, we ventured down to the shores loaded with a treasure map. Charlotte and Simone found a chest and a swing. What an adventure! This blooming bond was sooo cute to document. 

Swinging Away

 

This weekend I visited with my cousins and their adorable children at a family BBQ. I love photographing them, they have great energy and always have fun!