A few weeks back I photographed (and recently blogged) a cake smash session with twins.  Mom and dad decided to set up a family session a couple weeks later!  They moved somewhat recently to Austin from California and wanted something near water and green for their session. These were taken just before our million days of 100+ degree Texas heat so everything wasn’t entirely dead yet… yay! 

The photo with just the twins has to be one of my favorite.  I laughed so hard trying to get this shot.  They did. not. like. grass! Trying to set them down in it instantly made their feet pop up and the sad faces kick on!  This was the only one I got fired off after mom and dad scattered in different directions and before the waterworks began.

I have to say that working with such laid back and relaxed families makes my job so enjoyable… Thank you Stone family!

I cannot even begin to tell you how extraordinary these sessions are. It’s a moment that is truly a miracle. Each birth is unique to anything else we’ll ever experience in our lives and I feel so so privileged to capture this time for the family. To be able to document every. single. important. moment. of this day for them is just amazing! It is something the family can look back on and remember always. And honestly, these are moments that *I* will carry for many many years to come. It’s such an honor. Thank you Lindsay and Tom for allowing me to be a part of this special day!

Artist: Matthew West
Song: Safe And Sound

This session was twice as interesting. Two kids, one cake. I fully expected an all out baby brawl over it but to my surprise, neither seemed to care too much. They were having more fun with each others hats and their newly acquired crawling skills. I tried to peek their interest in the cake by selflessly helping myself to bites and making endless yummy noises, but they could not be tempted. Such good babies!!

These twins are so adorable! I couldn’t wait to get to play with them again for our family session a few weeks later. Here are some photos from our cake smash session.

Cake provided by Cakes Chocolates and More

No you’re not seeing things in the next photo. 13 bridesmaids and 13 groomsmen!! I snuck behind for a photo that Bonnie was taking just to capture the sheer size of the wedding party in one group.

Congratulations to finalist #2, Taylor Ramsey, with 174 votes!!

She is the Mollie Kendall Photography Fresh Face 2010 contest winner, earning herself a free session and a $200 print credit!!

I’m looking forward to working with you, Taylor! {grin}

I loved these two little guys.
I loved how easily they slept throughout the session.
I loved how different they looked and that I didn’t have to color code them
I loved that they didn’t pee on me even once, even though naked most of our session. {sorry to my assistant who got the brunt of my perk}
I loved how totally laid back and calm their parents were, as if having twins was old hat.
I loved that their mommy was an auction winner at the Austin Mother of Multiples group fundraiser.
I loved that they allowed me into their home to capture these moments and add decor to their home.
I loved. Just loved.