Happy 13th Birthday to Jack

Jack is my firstborn. The tiny tot I used to call “The Calotype Poster Child” is now a tall teenager.

I didn’t realize how enjoyable life can be with an older child! Instead of throwing food on the floor and singing “The Wheels on the Bus,” we now have such good conversations together.  (AND… some boring ones… because my interest in Star Wars is about a level three, and he’s a solid ten.  But he’s not as interested in writing essays as I am, so we’re even). 

We’re learning to compromise (an essay on Star Wars!) and he’s great at unloading the dishwasher, so he can talk all he wants about SW composer John Williams “He also did Jaws, Mom! Isn’t that cool?” and other things I never knew I needed to know. Thirteen is a lucky number!

Family of Three/First Birthday Portrait Session

Celebrate your first year of surviving motherhood with a Portrait Session! Feel free to schedule it in the afternoon if you’ve been up all night. 🥰🥱😁

Spending the Day With Mama

Charlotte Rose is the baby of our family.

Early this morning she crawled into bed with me and said, “Mama, I go to work with you.” And I looked over at my last baby with her chubby hands touching my face and I said the most logical thing:

“Of course.”

One Year Birthday Portraits: Girl

Celebrate surviving your first year of parenting! They’re only this little once. Bring them in so you can remember how precious they are at this stage.

Plus, at this age they let YOU choose their outfits. Parents of older kids know what I mean.

DID YOU KNOW: If you book a Portrait Session during the month of the child’s birthday, I have a special gift for you? Just ask me when you call!

One Year Birthday Portraits

…but it didn’t take him long to warm up for the camera

Warm up complete!

Timeless black and white

Somebody just saw his Mommy looking through the window :)

This little guy’s face may look familiar on my journal. His parents are in our First Year Baby Club, and they have graciously allowed us to share many of his images. Their favorites from all six of his Sessions- newborn, six weeks, three, six, nine and twelve months will be collected onto one piece of canvas wall art for their wall. Keeping a heritage like this for your child is a precious gift to yourself and them. Call me and I’m happy to discuss our exclusive Baby Club options!

Six Year Old Girl In Studio

Are you looking for a way to let your daughter know how special she is? A Birthday Portrait Session at Calotype might be just what she needs!

Many little girls love the experience and attention they receive during a photoshoot, plus you have the photographs themselves to keep as a memory.

Did you know: I have a special gift for you, if you bring your child during the month of their birthday?

CALL ME- it’s too good to post online!

If you want to make her birthday special this year, book a Session today! Call the studio at 417-658-8865. And look at these happy images of this six-year-old beauty, loving every moment of her photoshoot.

Little Girl Photographed in B&W and With Bright Colors

Fresh and wholesome color- or B&W to show off her dark, dark eyes…

Which do you like better- color or black and white? You can always email me and leave a comment!

This custom Signature Canvas Montage was mom’s favorite- all of her expressions tell a story!

Eleven Year Old Girl In Studio

Dark blue background

Light blue background

Or black and white…

Which one do you like best?

Five Year Old Girl In The Studio

Bright, colorful, full of fun and silly faces: these are portraits that make you feel good inside!

ARE YOU ON OUR EMAIL LIST? IT’S WHERE I SEND OUT SPECIALS AND SOLICIT OPINIONS. EVEN THOUGH I WELCOME FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM, MY EMAIL LIST IS SPECIAL AND GETS MY FOCUS. YOU CAN FIND OUT ABOUT CREATIVE THINGS WE’RE DOING AFTERWARDS ON INSTA *WHEN I REMEMBER TO POST* BUT MY EMAIL FRIENDS HEAR ABOUT IT FIRST!

First Birthday/Family Portraits In Studio

This mom combined a first birthday Portrait Session with family portraits. We were initially scheduled for outdoor fall portraits, but an unexpected all-day rain and 33° temperature changed our minds. In the warm studio, this little guy’s eyes were full large and full of light. Which one is your favorite?

First Birthday Fall Outdoor Portraits

These were taken at Morse Park here in Neosho. The first baseball images are inside the dugout, and the second set is down by the creek. For future reference (if you’re eyeing leaf color and wondering when they change) these were taken the second week of October. Fall color is slightly different every year and varies by location, but I keep my eye out for patches of good light and good color during the whole fall season. Do you like the baseball or creek portraits better? Feel free to comment by emailing me!

Props provided by the client.