Longview, Texas | the Valdez Family | 2.11.16

Often times, we hear families with little kids say that they avoid group photos like the plague.  Short attention spans and high energy levels are sure to equal horrible family photos, right?  WRONG!  What we love most about sessions with families and young children is the chance to showcase the realness of life at this moment.  And this exact moment might not be totally perfect, but it sure is special.

We're glad the Valdez family gave us the chance to document their crew at this time in life.  There were a lot of silly faces and noises and giggles, plus a lot of... acrobatics... :)

Such a sweet little gal... her baby doll was never too far away!

We'll end with our favorites.  Priceless expressions!  :)

Jill & Kay

Longview, Texas | Pursuing Eden Home | 2.4.16

These past few months, we've been thrilled to watch (and participate) as the team over at Pursuing Eden prepared to launch their beautiful new online store!  Photographing products is a bit different than photographing people, and we found we enjoyed it just as much!  :)

The images below are a small collection of our favorites that were taken for the online store.  If you see something you like... check it out over at shop.pursuingeden.com!

This line of cards has been a big hit with we Tanners.  :)  

We unashamedly now own the Camille Pendant Necklace in mint (far right)... 

and it won't bother us a bit if you want to click over and snag one, too.  :)

Kay & Jill

P.S. Are you a business owner who could use some fresh pictures for your website, or updated headshots of your employees?  We can help!  Contact us at kay@jillandkayphotography.com!

Longview, Texas | the Riddle Family | 2.2.16

These 6 have a lot of fun together!  They are great joke-tellers and fast race-runners.  They also dote on baby Vaughan, and look out for one another.  (And as of just a few days ago, there's a brand new baby in the "youngest kid" slot - and I've no doubt he'll fit right in.)  :)

Love these expressions!

Who knew... all Vaughan needed to prompt a smile was - of course!  ... a golf ball!  :)

Wrapping up our session, Samantha brought out a basket of fresh apples... and as you can tell - they were a hit!  After all, smiling for the camera is hungry work!

Travis and Samantha, we enjoyed hanging out with your kiddos, and look forward to meeting the newest Riddle!  :)

Jill & Kay