Amy Jester Photography

Sisters: Madison Family Photographer

It was a blustery day, but a deserted Monona Terrace made a lovely backdrop for a sibling shoot. Fall may be waning, However, bit of color can still be found. Here is a quick peek.

 

 

Happy Halloween!

Hope everybody is enjoying a post-candy coma, wake up early daylight savings time Sunday. Here are my kiddos taken while it was still light. Oh man they were seriously excited for it to get dark...

 

Sneak Peek Parade Part V: Madison Family Photography

This is the last of the peeks for today. I have to return to editing the full sessions in preparation for new sessions that are on my schedule for the weekend. The busy season is in full swing. This is the first year that my kids are both in school, and though I relish the daytime work hours. I still find myself burning the midnight oil when things kick into high gear. I can always sleep in February when things slow down a bit!

Anyway back to my peek. Despite the fact that my favorite fire escape has been fenced off and now has huge no trespassing signs on it due to some demolition in the last few weeks, the urban family sessions are hands down my favorite. Sure we have to watch out for a bit of glass and hand sanitizer is probably a good post session precaution, but I am just loving the images from these mini sessions. Here is another sneak peek.

 

For a little girl who can't help but grin, attempting a serious look was a challenge. I just love the combination of the look, the boots and the lines of the track.

 

Sneak Peek Parade Part IV: Madison Family Photography

Here we have another session with a sneak peek of just the kids. I adore these two because they remind me so much of my own. I just love watching sibling interactions. Sometimes during sessions sibs run in opposite directions, these guys just hung out together. So cool.

Here we have big brother pushing sister on the swing while dad washed her fouled rain boot off in the nearby creek. Fortuitous choice of footwear, I must say.

I just love the quiet moments.

And I have been known to ask kids to give a kiss now and then; however, I had nothing to do with this. I turned and this sweet little peck was being planted.

 

and finally, a special request for mom....

Sneak Peek Parade Part III: Madison Family Photography

Got to spend some grea time with these folks on Sunday morning. There was some really pretty light in the park and the weather was just gorgeous. Here is a quick peek.

 

 

 

 

More peeks coming your way soon. . .

Sneak Peek Parade Part II: Madison Family Photography

This was a family mini session; however, glancing through the files these four jumped out at me, so family photos will have to wait for your gallery. Enjoy your beautiful children - taken when they paused for a moment to take in a wonderful day.

 

Oh and the backlight in this next shot just makes me so happy! I led people to this rock all day for various reasons, but they got there on their own and this quiet moment in the midst of lots of running and sibling banter just seemed so perfect with this patch of light coming through the trees.

Can't you totally imagine that they are teenagers (instead of elementary school kids) just stealing a moment to do a little sibling catch up.....

or maybe it would be more like this.....

Who knows?! Part of the fun of being a parent is that you get to be there to watch and also that you don't have to choose between a quiet moment on a rock and an ambush in the leaves.

Sneak Peek Parade Part I: Madison Family Photography

This weekend I did a ton of family holiday mini sessions. Many of these families opted to have a quick peek at their session while they wait for their final galleries.Here is part one of the sneak peek parade.

 

 

 

Sorry I am short of words with these peeks. These are all great families and I wish I had time to tell you funny things about each session, but I want to get to all those people who elected to have a peek and so for now just enjoy the pictures of what after these two sessions (it was a bit chilly in the morning) turned into a really lovely fall day!

Beautiful Families: Milwaukee Family Photographer

Three lovely sisters and three beautiful families. I just love that they all have the exact same dimples! There are so many photos from this mega family super session that I didn't know where to begin. This peek will be short I just quick picked on of each family....and grandma will have to wait, rest assured - we have her "grandkids all together" shot.  I just can't possibly do more tonight!

 

 

 

 

Bundle of energy: Madison, WI - Urban Family Photography

This was a fun mini session with a not so mini sneak peek. This wonderful family played hard at their mini session (and mom did it looking fabulous and in heels!) Their little guy kept us moving and we covered a lot of ground in a short time. I love to explore with my toddler clients and I had a little buddy by the time our session was complete.Here are a few peeks.

 

 

I just love this photo. For a very short but intense period of time in every child's life their parents can be found with their hands in the hands of their child just like this.... this little one spent most of the session wanting to walk. I adore the intense need the concentration, the hands of dad and daughter. This little glimpse just makes me smile.

 

and dad this last one is for you - I know you said  "standing on his head" - this was as close as he got during our session!

Thanks again for a lovely afternoon. I loved meeting you guys and would have loved to have chatted with you more, but I had a little man to run with and soon your little girl will be joining him. Fun times ahead.

What to wear: Fall edition

With mini sessions and holiday sessions coming up I am getting asked all the time, "What should I wear?" Though it is a personal decision and you want your family to look like themselves. many people have trouble thinking beyond "everyone wear the same thing" when it comes to a group photo. Sometimes it is hard to envision what I mean when I say pick a family of colors and then mix, textures and patterns that are within that color palette.

 Here are two sets of ideas to get you started. Also note the color palettes at the bottom of each page, even if these clothes are not your style, the colors might inspire you. (click on the photo for a larger view)