Magical Fall light

Fresh, back-to-school faces (with a hint of sun still remaining on those cheeks)

Stunning locations

And a photographer smiling from ear to ear

Let the fun begin!

I’ve been photographing these two little beauties since they were born.  The locations have changed, but the ease in photographing their happy, little faces has remained the same.  Thanks Alyssa and Abby for starting off my Fall season just right.  You’re beautiful, inside and out!  xo

~Unknown

I’ve been saving this shoot for Valentine’s Day.  While all of my shoots are filled with love, there’s a quiet, sweet, palpable love in a newborn session that I just adore.  If you’ve got a newborn session in your future, be sure to consider jumping in a few of those shots.  Yes, the cuddly, sleepy newborn shots are amazing, but so are those that capture the pride and adoration in a new parent’s eyes.  And don’t forget the nursery.  So much time and love goes into preparing that beautiful room for your little babe.  It’s a perfect setting to capture the love.   This little one undoubtedly had a Valentine’s Day filled with love… hope you did too!  xo

Music Man

Super Swinger

Roars like a lion

Winks with both eyes

Plays with Mama’s hair

Shoe Lover

Kiss Giver

Giggle Monster

Greets Daddy at the door

Plays catch with his pup

Splashes ’til his heart’s content

Such is life at 18 months…

I love capturing a family and all that they are in a moment together.

They’d played “Whisper Down the Lane” while out to breakfast that morning, which led to an impromptu round on the beach.

Nothing better than the delight on those little faces!

Nothing better than the way your little ones look up to you!

1st Place – Baby Danny

Danny’s Mommy contacted me when she was just a few months pregnant and as a result, I too anxiously awaited his arrival in the Fall.    I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter little man to photograph at five days old!  I love his little grin in this photo!  Danny’s family will receive a 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas of this image and the opportunity to gift a session to a deserving family!

2nd Place – Baby Emily

Little Emily arrived just in time for Christmas… I can’t think of a greater gift!   We worked so hard to get these sleepy shots!  (Emily’s awake shots are also some of my most favorite images from last year.)  She’s got quite a personality already!  Emily’s family will receive a  16×16 print of this image!

3rd Place – Sophia, Evan & Henry

The quote I included at the start of this year’s “Sweet Love” contest was from Audrey Hepburn…  ”The best thing to hold onto in life is each other”.  I just adore how that applies not only to this image, but to the connection between these three little loves!  Their family will receive an 8×10 print of this image!

Again, thank you, thank you for a truly wonderful 2013!  I consider myself incredibly blessed to spend my days with you!

]]> http://danidunnblog.com/sweet-love-indeed/feed/ 0 http://danidunnblog.com/sweet-love-2014/ http://danidunnblog.com/sweet-love-2014/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2014 04:14:58 +0000 Dani http://danidunnblog.com/?p=622 “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other”

-Audrey Hepburn

It’s that time again… time to celebrate all the “sweet love” that I was blessed to be a part of in 2013.  There’s a different story to be told in every image, but a constant theme throughout – the phenomenal connections we have with those we love.  Thank you, thank you for the opportunity to capture your beautiful moments.  You all bring so much love and laughter into this world!

As many of you know, this is not only an opportunity to celebrate your sweet love, but it’s also a chance to pay it forward to a family you admire.  The family whose Sweet Love photo receives the most “likes” on the Dani Dunn Facebook page will receive not only a 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas of that image, but the opportunity to select a deserving family for a complimentary photo shoot.  So start thinking of a family that makes a difference in this world… whether it’s their optimism in the face of adversity, their sacrifices for our freedom or their commitment to making the world a better place.  We all know someone that deserves a thank you.

So, let the fun begin!  The Sweet Love album will be posted tomorrow, Tuesday, the 18th at 3pm, with the contest running until midnight on Friday the 21st.  Please remind your friends and family to show their “love” by liking both the Dani Dunn page and their favorite photo (or photos).  You are not limited to liking just one photo.  That would be near impossible for some of you, this I know!  Lastly, comments on the blog or the album will not count as votes, but they certainly are a welcome way to spread the love.  Enjoy!

*This Sweet Love contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

With abundance fill us, at this table of family and friends”

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with the love of family and friends!

At a time when we’re reflecting on all that we’re grateful for, it seemed fitting to share my most recent newborn shoot.   This precious baby boy is undoubtedly at the very top of his family’s gratitude list!  Such a little blessing…

I love watching little ones find joy in the most ordinary of things.  On this particular night we found joy in all sorts of things…yogurt raisins, “secret” doorways, an old spring house, silly talk with Mom and Dad, the list goes on.  A special thank you to this fabulous family for allowing me to capture their joy once again.  It seems like just yesterday that we were photographing their beautiful little girl as a newborn!  xo

]]> http://danidunnblog.com/joy-montgomery-county-family-photography/feed/ 2 http://danidunnblog.com/friends-as-family/ http://danidunnblog.com/friends-as-family/#comments Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:18:42 +0000 Dani http://danidunnblog.com/?p=514 “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

-A.A. Milne

An entire month of seeing these beautiful faces has been such a blessing…saying “goodbye” when they return to England on Saturday will, as always, be hard.  So grateful for this extended visit, filled with swimming in the creek, campfires, trips to the playground, shopping, late night chats and a tremendous amount of love.  I’m already looking forward to the next time I can hug them!  xo