I have had this location in mind for a while and when I started talking with Jill, I immediately knew that we should go there for her mommy and me session. I actually didn’t expect the lake to be such a perfect mirror. The last time I was there it was quite windy and there was no reflection. The water was turquoise and still gorgeous, but this was a pleasant surprise! So I might have taken a moment to gush over how perfect the morning we chose was before I told them to just have fun and be themselves. Kids grow up so fast and I love being able to snap glimpses of how they are when they are little so their mom and dad can hold on to it forever. Which is why I don’t want to force poses. Toddlers love feeling the sand in between their fingers, finding sticks and throwing rocks in the water, so that is exactly what they should do.
I do have to say that I asked Emmett a few times to give his mommy a kiss and he let me know that it was a terrible idea! Which actually made for some pretty cute silly faces on both their parts… and Jill did get some pretty dang adorable hugs.
Jill and I met though her Instagram page MomsquadYYC which is an unbelievable support group filled with resources that promote women’s well being and mental health. Love yourself and live a healthy life. Which is what that whole morning was about. I took pictures of them, but we also hung out, talked, took our time. I spend most of my days off in the mountains and I love how it forces me to slow down and connect with what is truly important. And the same thing happens during mountain sessions. The perfect mommy and son date!
Valerie Richer Photography 