Natasha Chalker Photography » Toddler

summer has arrived…

Natasha — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:26:20 +0000

…and it’s my absolute favorite season of the year. I love waking up and forgetting what day it is because most days the kids and I have nothing we “have” to do. We are certainly enjoying some well deserved down time. We were at the beach last week and all the cousins got together for a quick photo shoot – or an attempt at one at least. The “babies” are 17 and 18 months old and to say they are quick is a huge understatement! We had to be equally as fast with treats and bribes but in the end it was all worth it since they earned ring pops – every one of them! Candy makes all kids happy, right?

I told my mother in law I wanted to get a shot of the babies naked in the sand. Of course they sat for about 1.4 seconds as you can see here -

I like this in a vintage wash, too. So sweet!

And summer isn’t summer without fresh cherries. I put some in one of my grandmother’s old mixing bowls, again in a vintage wash just because.

I noticed these ants a few weeks ago with an enormous treasure – a corner of a dorito. As they carried it away down my driveway, I ran inside to get my camera and nearly missed them. Apparently, they are quick, like toddlers!

ROLL TIDE!

Natasha — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:01:37 +0000

Thanks goodness I’m a Bama fan, too.

Don’t you just love his hair? Mom says he’s getting a haircut soon and she wanted some pictures of his sweet, sweet curls.

I think this guy was the most cooperative toddler I’ve worked with. He made my job so easy.

so sweet

Natasha — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:06:36 +0000

Isn’t she just the sweetest thing you’ve seen?

There is nothing more precious than baby eyelashes and tiny fingers.

And of course, one extra handsome baby brother.

Being two is so much fun!

Natasha — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:55:33 +0000

Especially when you’re a twin…Can you tell?

I have lots of favorites to share. These boys were so much fun! Their mom is a photographer, too, so I was flattered when she contacted me to take photos of her family. I think I got a few she will like…

o.n.e.

Natasha — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:09:56 +0000

Look who turned one! It’s hard to believe sweet Piper has gone from this -

To this big one year old, in just 12 short months -

Of course, big sister, Libby, cannot be left out so I’ve included a few images of her as well. She, too, has grown so much since I started photographing them both last year. Libby is a huge fan of Dora so we had fun talking about the characters and of course calling Boots, Tico, and Benny.

Sweet sisters

I had to share this one. It’s almost like she’s saying, Get this thing off my head! Everytime mom tried to put it on, she yanked it off!

To see how Piper has grown, check out her other sessions

www.natashachalkerphotography.wordpress.com/2008/10/11/sweet-little-girls/

www.natashachalker.com/blog/sisters/

www.natashachalker.com/blog/libbypipertotal-sweetness/

Libby+Piper=Total Sweetness

Natasha — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:29:09 +0000

I’ve been photographing these sweet sisters for almost a year now. It’s been fun watching Piper grow from a teeny newborn to a sweet baby who loves watching her big sister. Libby is now talking up a storm, she even called me a few different names (like Bob) which I thought was just adorable. This is just another reminder of how fast babies and children grow up. It won’t be long before these two are chasing butterflies together and whispering secrets to each other!

Now for the pictures….

Giving sister a ride – so sweet.

The fish made her giggle just a little.

I enjoyed our session sweet girls. I can’t wait to see how much you’ve grown at our next session this fall!

check out these lashes

Natasha — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:10:21 +0000

Something tells me she won’t need much mascara once she starts wearing make-up! I’m so jealous!

Mom, big sister, RayAnna and I met for a session in Chancellor, way out in the country. On the way down the hill to the pond, RayAnna’s sister saw a snake slither into a hole. I was ready to turn around and head back UP the hill but Mom was ok with continuing on… so we did. On the way back to our cars, we saw the snake again and we all squealed and skidaddled back up the hill. If snakes could laugh, that one was probably cracking up at us, no doubt!

Snakes and all, it was worth it. I was able to capture some beautiful pictures of Miss RayAnna. She wasn’t comfy with her feet possibly touching a prickly leaf/flower/twig/plant so she never once ran from the camera. So unlike the typical 2 year old which made my job super easy.

spring has sprung

Natasha — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:12:13 +0000

in south Alabama – finally! Here are some beautiful children I’ve photographed in the last few weeks.

Abbie attempting to give Lucy some love.

Abbie signing “Jesus”. So precious!

Mr. JP checking out Henry.

Anna Beth wasn’t so sure about the animals but she has the sweetest smile, don’t you think?

Maddie Claire hammed it up for us. She was so happy!

With Mommy and Daddy

Maddy, my niece

Natasha — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:10:19 +0000

Yep, she’s cute, and she’s 2. Two year olds aren’t always easy to photograph. Luckily she’s a copycat and we were able to get some cute poses by having her copy me.

Here she was telling me I wasn’t Tasha Millsap, because SHE was Millsap (her last name). That’s why she’s giving me that “look”.

Such a ham – and a comedian.

look who’s one!

Natasha — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:01:12 +0000

Miss Rylie just turned one – how fun! She had just mastered walking and could not stand for her little feet to touch the itchy grass. She’s the typical little southern girls – lots of cute outfits with bows to match!

The blocks did not stay where we put them for long.