What to wear for a portrait session | Kendra Jean Photography

I always get the same question, What do I wear on the kids? How do I dress them? So I did a quick idea board for boys/girls. All of these outfits were found on Old Navy, Gymboree and Gap. These are just a few very quick finds, their is such adorable outfits for the kids, just look around. You don't have to go shopping either, get some ideas online and dig in the closets. I also, suggest that you bring a few different things that we can do a quick change.

I always say dress them in fun, comfortable clothes that the kids can run around in! The kids don't have to be super matchy-matchy, in white/khaki or all denim/black etc. I like the added color in the photos, you can have fun outfits that are not all the same, but still all coordinate together.

Girls are always so much fun! Bright dresses, pretty sandals/hair bows etc.



Boys have few selections, but still lots of cute outfits:)


Hope this is a little help! Another thing I try have you stay away from is big logos or overbearing images that will take away from your kids faces!

Remember too, you can bring multiple outfits to the sessions. I also like when the parents bring fun props for the kids/babies, like the favorite blankie, the teddy bear, the skateboard, any fun little meaningful item that you would somehow want incorporated into the photos.

Our short and sweet Getaway...

Hello blog world! Feels like I haven't stopped in the last couple weeks! school back in session for the summer, a photo shoot the day before our trip, summer time swimming and other fun! Busy, busy!

Last weekend hubby, me and baby went to Monterey, California from Friday to Monday. It was soo relaxing and it felt great to get away by ourselves. Baby was the perfect traveler, he loved it that he got pushed around and held for the weekend. He was an angel on the airplane and hardly made a peep for all 4 days!

First stop straight from the airport was to Cannery row.

We couldn't check into our hotel for a few hours, so we did some driving around. Stopped and got some lunch and walked a little.

The aquarium was a must and since we bought the tickets at the hotel, (Very convenient! no waiting in lines!) we got a 2 day pass. Sweet!

Some very cool sort of jellyfish. So neat looking at all the different kinds of jellyfish...

and seahorses!

Lots of time spent on Fishermans wharf as well.

These little critters were EVERYWHERE!

of course all the boats in the harbor.

So pretty.

walking along the wharf, cute little shops and Yummy food!


So much fun! More pictures to follow!

The "F" Family | Scottsdale Family Photographer

"A" contacted me a few weeks ago on facebook and we scheduled the session. Only to have to cancel it because of course it went from beautiful weather to cold, windy and sprinkling on and off on the day of the session!! Typical unpredictable Arizona weather:) So we had to try again for the next week, and the weather was perfect! We had some fun and got some great shots too. Thanks for having me come spend some time with your family!

I just love his big eyes!


Of course, he had to test out the water!


You guys are such a cute family!


Love this one!


And this one! Love him looking over daddies shoulder!


Of course it helps to have a cute couple to get adorable little boys!


this one was my favorite! I snapped just as the drool fell.


His long curly hair and big brown eyes are just to cute!


So many favorites from this session! I love the colors in these last two.


Just look at those big blue eyes!

Thank you again for having me capture you and your boys! And I look forward to capturing them as they grow!

The Niskanen Kiddos | Scottsdale Family photographer

I have been so busy recently! It has been hard to find time to blog. But hopefully be getting back to regular scheduled blogging:) Here are the kiddos I photographed a while ago!



Little "S" was a little cheeser for the camera! He just loved it by the water.


"F" wasn't to sure about the whole picture taking deal. He wanted to run!


And Baby "E" was just up for anything!


I love his chubby little arms and hands!


I love this series of the 2 boys. Little "E" in this one...


and "F" in this one!


Look at the water mommy!


So cute! I love his big brown eyes!


Mom, why is he hugging me! I don't want big brother hugs:)





Such cute little boys! Maybe I am a little biased tho, since they are my nephews:)

Kent and Kayla | Phoenix Wedding Photographer, Kendra Jean Photography

Finally! Here are some pictures from Kent and Kaylas wedding! This first image is one of my favorite images from the day.

She was so calm while getting ready...

They chose to see each other before the wedding. Which I love, because then we had lots of time to spend with just the 2 of them and the bridal party before the wedding. Seeing each other before also helps calm everyones nerves.

this one is another favorite!


A fun picture of the bridal party.

Gotta take advantage of the bright glaring sun!

Love the sun in this one.


Another favorite! I have too many from this wedding it was hard to choose which ones to put up!

Congratulations again to the two of you!

Baby Elliot... | Phoenix Newborn Photographer

Just a few more pictures of my nephew Elliot!




I love his little baby feet! He scrunched up just perfectly to fit in this little rocking chair!


Also fit perfect in the little wood block basket!

Random bikes in middle of town... | Kendra Jean Photography

Driving around town, looking for my moms house that she grew up in, I came across this bike. I just love it! Just leaning right there along the street against a tree, with the little flower pot on the front!

We did find my moms house, and I think it would be so much fun to live right in middle of such a fun, charming old town!! here is her house in Virginia, Minnesota. Her and all of her siblings lived there until they moved down here to Phoenix.

Duluth... | Kendra Jean Photography

Ahhh... walking along the shores of Lake Superior....


Boy oh boy, these pictures are heavenly to look at now. As I sit here typing this out it is currently in the triple digits!!

We made a few trips to Duluth, along with a drive up the north shore to Grand Marais and back. Although the water was freezing, the kids still loved wading in it and walking along it!


I think the kids' favorite thing to do in Duluth was to watch the bridge go up and down for boats. We got lucky and were able to see this HUGE barge come through!



More to come...