I was grateful for the chance to photograph this adorable little guy who happened to be born on my birthday!  He is such a sweet boy!  We know he will be well loved by his family, who we have had the pleasure of working with twice before…..when mom and dad were expecting big sister, and just after she was born.  It is always a joy for us to see families as they grow and change, and we are so happy for this family as they celebrate their new addition!

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Meet Reese.  At only 6 months old she’s already a natural model.  She’s one of the cutest, most easy going, happiest babies ever!  With all the amazing fashions chosen by mom, and all of the amazing expressions encouraged by dad, we pretty much couldn’t miss!

I have been honored to photograph this family throughout its growth….. Mom and Dad’s wedding and again when Reese was a newborn.  It’s always a pleasure to work with such nice people.  It was great to see at how much personality little Reese has already!  I so enjoyed photographing her and am already looking forward to seeing her again at her First Birthday Session!

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How did that happen?  My sweet little baby boy is officially a big boy.  I’m not sure why, but FIVE seems like such a monumental milestone.  All if a sudden he seems so much older than four and a half!  This is the year he will start Kindergarten, make new friends that are his choice instead of mine,  maybe start losing baby teeth (he’s hoping), and move out of the toddler size clothes.  His hands are not so pudgy anymore, he’s more into battle play than snuggling, and he knows what he thinks and how to express it.  As hard as it is to say goodbye to his preschool years, I am so amazed and impressed with the child he is becoming.

Being a sentimental momma, I tend to look to the past, think of him as my baby (I’m sure he’ll always be that to me) and resist letting go of these early years.  However, for this transitional year I promise myself to also look forward with joy to all the new phases of his childhood that he is entering into, and not spend so much time looking back that I miss out on the wonder of who he is right now, especially since that changes a little every day.

For right now, he is an amazing mixture of the innocence of childhood and the insight of maturity.  He sees the little things that in my daily rush I would miss entirely.  He believes that all creatures are his friends, that even toys have feelings, and that I’m the best mommy ever.  His biggest dream is to be a dad.   He cries at the sad parts in stories, refuses to watch movie scenes that feature villains, and threatens to kick the butt of anyone who is mean to anyone.

Some of his recent insights include:

“I like what I like and I hate what I hate.”

“I can’t stop growing or I’ll never be a dad.”

“Even not perfect is still a lot of work!”

He is the sunshine in my heart.

I would choose him as my friend.

My Cannon, 5 years old.

It’s that time of year again!  Our annual Valentine’s Day Mini-Session Portrait Special is already in the works.  We are really excited about this year’s theme because it features a brand new, custom made background that we are looking forward to photographing a lot!  

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This special is available for 2 weekends only:

Saturday, January 22nd through Monday, January 24th

and

Friday,  January 28th  through Sunday, January 30th

We have special session fees starting at $29.95 (almost 75% off)

 and special package pricing on digital packages starting at just $249!

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These special portrait sessions are quick and simple featuring one background set and one outfit, making them perfect for children.  This year’s background set features our brand new “Vintage Pages” background, a classic set that looks beautiful with brown tones, olive green, ivory or white, as well as dusty pinks and blues.  Earthy solid colors or vintage styled clothing items add to the mood of these retro portraits.  Also, think of accessories such as newsboy caps, suspenders, headbands, and hats! 

    We  have a selection of small newsboy caps and a few vintage clothing items available in our studio.  Please check ahead for size availability if you would like to use these items.

Please contact us by telephone at (916)791-7623

or by email at info@hansensphotography.com

for more information or to schedule your session!

Don’t miss this opportunity to own Hansens’ Photography quality portraits at limited special event rates!

As our photography studio has grown and expanded, we decided to upgrade our website too. It is full of features like a blog, expanded portfolio galleries, and an opportunity for clients and potential new customers to sign up and get email updates about our future offers and special packages (it’s right there in the sidebar…hint, hint).