“What should we wear?”

The truth is, there is no right answer!  Wear what you feel comfortable in.  The goal of custom photography is to tell a story.  Your story, as you are right now.  In this moment.  I would never ask your husband to take off his plaid shirt if that’s what he loves.  Don’t want to wear matching white shirts?  GREAT!  Because I don’t plan on asking you to.

I love variety in my photos.  Your clothes should show who you are.  If you’re a t-shirt and jeans kind of person, by all means, wear them!  If you feel more comfortable in a cowboy hat and heels next to a man in a chicken suit, then that’s your thing and I won’t judge you.  I only ask that you don’t show up in matching shirts.  Be yourself.  Add accessories, I love layers.  Layer your colors and patterns and textures.  I love breaking the rules, and I love irony.   (Think cocktail dress and stilettos at the barn.)  So challenge yourself to be you.

Here are just a couple of ideas to help spur your creativity:

And yes my friends, there is a photographer out there lucky enough to have clients that dressed up in a chicken suit.  If you’d like to see them, check out Tanja Lippert’s blog.  Just know they have been dubbed “The Chicken Suit and the Naked Chick” for a reason!

Aren’t you excited about what’s to come!?  I am!

We got rained out of our first attempt at shooting Madison’s 1 year portraits, but luckily, we came up with an even better, and even more fun location for the make-up session.  Canyon Creek Ranch.  Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. (And I’m holding myself accountable for taking Grayson there when he is old enough to get on a horse!)

I had a lot of fun with you guys, so thank you Renee and Jason, for being willing to follow me and my crazy antics. I think the photos we got were worth every mud covered shoe!

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To book a family session with Meg, please email Meg@megsextonphotography.com

Char and Dan have one large, furry, and yellow child in their home. Her name is Nacho, and she’s the bees knees. She’s not much for exercise, but I’d be willing to bet that she’s a big fan of belly rubs, napping, and cuddles with loved ones, which is my opinion, is better! As an added treat, she’s tech savvy, and even has her own twitter account.

A little behind the scenes look at how I pay my models. They all work for food!

Thank you Char, for letting me drag you, your husband, and your pup all through a soaking wet Danville! You guys are adorable. And I’d like to steal Nacho.

To book a pet session with Meg, please email meg@megsextonphotography.com

The first steps, the dimply butt, the inquisitive nature. All things I hope to remember about my baby, along with so many other minute details that are quickly fading. Tomorrow my little monster turns One. One year since the excitement of his birth. A full year of new experiences and vibrant memories that we made together, but still a lifetime of promise ahead. I had no idea that my life was missing such joy and fulfillment until I met him.

I couldn’t be happier.

Happy Birthday sweet baby Grayson.

The first steps, the dimply butt, the inquisitive nature. All things I hope to remember about my baby, along with so many other minute details that are quickly fading. Tomorrow my little monster turns One. One year since the excitement of his birth. A full year of new experiences and vibrant memories that we made together, but still a lifetime of promise ahead. I had no idea that my life was missing such joy and fulfillment until I met him.

I couldn’t be happier.

Happy Birthday sweet baby Grayson.

Here is just a quick sneak peak from the mini session:

Thank you Alison for being just a little bit crazy and meeting me so early in the morning!