So you know how we like to get that “one” family picture every year that shows how our family is growing so we can compare it to “last years” photo and update our walls with the new one?! Well, I like to anyways LOL and I thought I’d offer to do mini sessions for my close friends/family who wanted to get that “one” picture. So last week I did 7 mini sessions! This is part 1!! It was a lot of fun, but boy were my feet and neck hurting by the end of the night. Does that mean I’m getting old or just out of shape?!

This is my good friend, Susan, and her cute little family!

It’s been a while hasn’t it? Last weekend I was able to spend two days shooting and I had forgotten how much I like it! Sunday, I met this cute family we had our session up Provo canyon were it’s gorgeous with color! We were a little nervous because the weather had been yucky, but it ended up working out just great and we had a fun time!

Trichelle is one of my oldest friends. We went to elementary school together, grew up good friends and have kept in touch since I moved away from her in 9th grade. I’ve taken pictures of her little girl many times, shot her wedding when her little guy was just…well…a little guy and was excited that I got to see her again and take pictures of her and her two kiddos. We had quite the interesting day! I showed up and of course her and her kids looked awesome! She’s always had such style that I just couldn’t pull off! She warned me that her 2 yr old was a little stinker, but what 2 yr old isn’t right? So we head off for pictures, he’s doing the “I don’t want to take pictures” thing by throwing fits. That’s normal. I, and I know this is bad, was just laughing because I’ve BEEN there with my own kids and I KNOW how frustrating it is when you get all ready for pictures and then your kids are little stinkers! Well, we keep trying and he keeps throwing fits and breaks out into this 30 minute, rolling on the ground, screaming and kicking tantrum (see below. T wanted to document the huge fit and the picture doesn’t do it justice ha ha). I’m feeling really bad for my sweet friend…she’s on the phone with her mom trying to figure out what to do, while I’m up taking pictures of her daughter. Well, her mom, who is the SWEETEST mom in the world volunteers to drive 40+ minutes to come help out! T, the kids and I head to lunch while we’re waiting for her mom to come and are happily surprised when both her mom AND dad come to help out! So…we head back to the place we are taking pictures and T’s dad is just the funnest thing alive. He’s gets T’s little guy to just roll with laughter by…you’ll never guess…having him throw a big rock at us (I got hit twice)! It was the funnest thing and I WISH I could have gotten a picture of T’s dad while he was doing it! Man he has the energy of a child (can you share that with me L??). So, in the end, we were able to get some cute pictures and “cute little fit throwing guy” had a fun time! Thanks for coming out Trichelle! I had a fun time and it’s always so good to see you, your kids and your mom and dad!

these cuties were the winners of my Facebook contest for a free session. They came all ready for pictures, but if you have or know a 2 yr old, you know their attention spans are about 3 seconds. She was so cute…she kept running up to me and wanting to sit on my leg, but the second it was time for pictures, she wanted nothing to do with it. This is quite expected with that age, so trying to get the three of them together was fun. I’m sure mom was secretly having an anxiety attack as I sat back and giggled at the cuties. I do have to admit that I was nervous to open the pictures, but I think we got some really CUTE ones!

I just HAD to add this last one. It’s sooo cute and so how a big chunk of the session went. Brother didn’t want to hear sister cry, big sister had been waiting so patiently while little brother and sister were crying. Brother looked back at sister crying and their faces are just so cute!

My good friend added a new little bundle to her family! We did a quick little shoot for her and got some cute ones!

Have you been wanting to get GORGEOUS pictures of your kid(s) or family?! Now is your chance!

I am giving away a FREE photo session, Digital CD and a 16×20 print [an $800 value] to ONE lucky winner and  you DON’T want to miss out on this!

The RULES:

* This contest will be held on FACEBOOK on Melissa’s Fan page. Instructions on how to win will be sent via email

* For kids or families [limit 6 people]

* Entries MUST be from families living in Utah county

* Send ONE picture of the person(s) who you want to win the photo session to m@melissadavisphotography.com. Include the name(s) of the person(s) who will be photographed

* Entries are due July 29th August 7th, at 5:00 pm

Can’t wait to see who enters! If you want to become a fan of Melissa Davis Photography on Facebook, click HERE!

[the fine print: This contest is for new clients only. If you are a photographer or someone in your immediate family is a photographer, you are not eligible]

This is the third year I’ve photographed this little sassafass! We headed up to Cascade Springs and she was just too cute to watch. She called the water “bubbles” and just ran from spring to spring so excited! I love when clients come back every year and I get to see how big their kids are getting! Thanks M and R for a fun afternoon!!

This is my friends little one. You’ve seen her before and you’ll see her again! She’s turning 2 soon and we went out for a quick fun little photo session for her birthday invites. We ended up with some really cute ones and she was so sweet!

This was my first session of 2010 and it was a GREAT one. I really really love these clients, they are just the nicest people you’d ever want to meet and I just felt like I was hanging out at a friends house taking pictures! It was so fun and it doesn’t hurt that these little ones are just the cutest ever!

I’m sure these cuties look familiar right? They are my good friends little ones and I am lucky enough to get to photograph them often! They crack me up because they are at those ages where 1. they don’t want to be in pictures 2. they for sure don’t want to be in a picture TOGETHER and 3. they just don’t want their pictures taken period. lol. You’d never be able to guess that though! and that’s what’s great about getting your kids pictures taken. You come to a photo shoot, kids are running around…crying…hitting….etc, but when all said and done…you get pictures like these and are able to enjoy those cute little faces!! For those of you on the fence about last minute fall sessions, I’ve still got spots open, so don’t miss out on your chance!