Before I even begin to rave about the Evans family… I just want to thank all of my sweet clients and friends who came out for my very first Holiday Open House! I had 11 sessions, and about 40 people at my house all throughout Sunday…   I must say, it was an awesome day! I couldn’t have asked for more… I am just so elated at how smoothly it all went and how happy everyone seemed to be… and to be honest — I had anxiety on how everything would turn out… all throughout Friday and Saturday, while preparing for Sunday — I just kept wondering what I got myself into… I was nervous about my client’s expectations, what they would think of my props & holiday set up, and if they would enjoy themselves… and I think it’s safe to say, that my worries were all for naught! Everyone not only had a good time during their session, but they all got to mingle with other clients — eat some goodies — and enjoy the holiday spirit… and ultimately that’s what I wanted… for my clients to come to my home, eat, mingle — and to walk away with a burst of holiday cheer! And yes of course, to walk away with some holiday pictures as well…

The day wouldn’t have gone off without hitch without some helping hands… first and foremost, my awesome husband… who not only got the brunt of my stress, cleaned and shopped with me, but also patiently (& tediously) hung ornaments for my studio set… for all of that, and still loving me… I must thank him… Thank you, babe!! For my personal assistant and event coordinator, Perrine… I have to thank her for her creative hand in making my holiday & maternity signs, for helping me organize… For being a perfectionist like me and thinking of all the little details — a huge thank you is in order! So, thank you!! For my fantastic make up artist who did not disappoint and who glammed up the ladies at my holiday session — thanks Vivianne! I look forward to working with you again on for my Saturday photo session =) AND last but not least my awesome sister in law, Lisa — who was my manager for the day, and managed the paperwork and ran the day smoothly… thanks for always having my back! Thank you — and thanks to everyone!!

Now, finally… for the pictures…As I prepare all of my holiday sneak peeks from my holiday open house… I thought I’d just let the images speak for themselves… what more can you say? Family… love… holiday cheer… that’s all you really need, right? Plus I wanted to keep an element of surprise for my clients… so here’s 1 out of 11 holiday sneak peeks… the Evans family… one of my all time favorite families to shoot… because not only are they always on time and on schedule… but mommy always picks the best outfits for the family! I look forward to capturing Jackson when he turns 1! (maybe before that also 😉 enjoy!

How could a photographer ever get tired of capturing this?