final 2012 fall photo shoot

I needed to squeeze in one last family shoot before the new baby and winter made an appearance. If you are a regular reader of the blog, this family may look familiar. Like all photographers who use nature as their set, I was limited by mother nature who initially gave this family an ugly, cold, wet Autumn day back in October. She made up for it with an unseasonably warm weekend in November. So here's another look at one of my favorite families, who always look good, regardless of the weather.

a little autumn love

It's the most wonderful time of the year. No, it's not Christmas. Guess again! What I consider my favorite time of year is the short and sweet Autumnal season. It's just chilly enough to feel cozy in your coat or sweater, or better yet, cozy up to a loved one. The leaves are changing color and then gracefully fall to the ground where they're crunching underneath your boots. The colors are so vivid and you are soaking up every part of it because you know the bitter cold months that will keep you a prisoner of your own home are ahead. Evie and I escaped the indoors for what we thought would be our last warm day before we were permanently wearing layers for a sunset shoot. The leaves had already begun to turn and beautiful prairie flowers were in full Fall bloom.

Dress by Matilda Jane, headband by Crewcuts, Shoes by Joyfolie

I plan on submitting one of these photos to Matilda Jane's Photo Love Contest. If you know me, you know I love Matilda Jane just as much as I love Autumn. The company represents everything girly and fanciful. I can't help but smile when I see Evie (or any other little girl) donning an MJ dress. The problem with submitting a photo is that I can't pick a favorite!!! If you see one you like, let me know. It's so tough to choose.