train time | sacramento children’s photographer

I love kids. I guess it’s a good thing that I specialize in children’s photography, because I really do love them. I love each of their unique personalities and how easy it is to immediately become friends. That is what is so great about kids–they don’t judge, they don’t care what you look like, all you have to do is find a common bond and you’re instantly buddies! That bond for {Z} and I was Thomas the Train. My nephew loves Thomas so I know all about him and his engine friends. And how fitting that we met up right outside the Railroad Museum in downtown Sacramento. While Thomas made an appearance in many of our images, we were able to get some great family shots with Thomas perched on top of my camera. I have lots of images of everyone looking at the camera, but for some reason I really love this next one of the family. I think it’s great how the kids are looking at me (or maybe at Thomas) and how Mom and Dad are adoring their little ones.
Little {B} just celebrated his first birthday. I love this age–not quite walking but certainly on the go. And he even tried to stand up and take a step at one point–something Mom and Dad said he hadn’t done before. How awesome that I got to be there to experience one of these firsts for him!
{Z} was so good for the camera. He’s close to my son’s age and I just love this time in their lives. He was all into exploring, rolling down the grassy hills, and playing with Thomas on the train tracks. I just have a sneaking suspicion that these two are going to be best friends growing up. What great guys–Mom and Dad are obviously doing something right. They were so well behaved and fun to be around. In fact, I had a great time with their whole family. I love when I meet people that are just so relaxed and easy going. It makes my job so easy–sometimes I forget that I’m there to photograph and not just hang out!
{B} family–thank you so much for choosing me to photograph your family. I had a wonderful time in Old Sacramento with you and will have many more pictures in your online gallery. I’ll be in touch!