I have been such a slacker but wanted to post some photos from Fall 2016.  As usual, I had a blast and enjoy every memory my camera captures.  Remember to follow me on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected throughout the year!  

Children, Children, Children!  

One of my favorite things to do is capture little moments that will last a lifetime.  Child Portraits are my absolute favorite.

I hope you enjoy these child portraits from last fall. 

I just love when I am able to photograph repeat clients.  I have been photographing this family for about 6 years!  I can't believe it has been that long.  Some of my favorite photographs include candids of their children!  They have the most amazing eyes and the biggest personalities.  It is always a blast!  Here are a couple of shots from our recent session.

I loved this photo session - Especially when the Mom said, "I let them bring their Halloween Costumes!"  
Love that they were real and that they let their boys - JUST BE!
Happy Halloween!

I love when I receive my prints back from the printer!  It feels like the best GIFT ever.  I smile the entire time that I am adding photos to individual photo envelopes.  I take pride in my work -  from the sessions, to the editing, to the proofing, to the ordering, to the packaging, to the delivery!  

It is always my hope that the recipients smile when they open their packages and that they will cherish their photographs for years and years to come!  

Peace - 
johnna brooke

Once again, I was able to live vicariously through one of my clients.  Oh, how I miss having itty bitty ones around the house.  The best years of my life was taking care of babies!  I miss it so!  

This beautiful little girl was as sweet as can be and her big brother was such a wonderful helper!  I had so much fun just hanging with this family for the afternoon.  Dad showed up after work right at the end of our session and I was able to snap a couple of photos (he protested….just a little) of the entire family together!  

Taking photos of families and little ones is my absolute favorite thing to do.  I love looking back on my very own personal photographs when my boys were little and it is my hopes that the families that I photograph will treasure their documented afternoons for many years to come!

peace - 
johnna brooke

Let's talk relationships.  I have photographed this family many times:  wedding, maternity, newborn and now 1 year old family photos.  I love my relationships with my clients.  

This little boy is the cutest thing EVER.  He is so happy and so very handsome.  I loved that this family picked the waterfront in Portland, Maine for their family session.  But what I love the most is that this Mom and Dad let their 1 year old just BE!  They let him down, they let him crawl, they did not hover and they had fun.  Relaxed Parents - love them so much.  

I can't wait for birthday #2!  You guys will always hold a very special place in my heart!  Thanks for the awesome photo shoot!  

Peace - 
johnna brooke

It has been awhile since I have captured my children how I really see them.  All three of them together, laughing and cutting up with one another.  Sure they fight, sure they drive me nuts, sure they are messy little boys but I would not have it any other way.  When I capture photos like these all the nonsense and chaos of our lives leave and I am left with memories of all of our beautiful fleeting moments together. 

I love when I snap a photo that truly reflects reality.  My reality?  -  These happy, crazy, wild, funny, precious boys.  They give me so very much joy!  I feel blessed.

I am gearing up for a couple of photo shoots this week and it is my hope that I capture my clients very own realities!  I promise to give a preview; stay tuned.

Peace - 
johnna brooke

Last week was a transition week for me.  In between wrapping up my old job and starting my new job, I had some time to snap a couple of personal photos!  Of course we were at our two favorite places in the world…1) Peaks Island 2) Any Lacrosse Field.  This is where my love of photography began; documenting my children! 

Enjoy.

Peace - 
johnna brooke