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Loads of Personality (Blakeleigh)

courtney — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:50:28 +0000

I by no means claim to be a children’s photographer nor do I specialize in it. But because I have been photographing Blakeleigh since she was born, it’s been decided that I pretty much am going to be doing so the rest of her life. She is 5 years old now. GEEZ WHERE DOES THE TIME GO. It’s crazy to think in another 5 yrs she will be 10… then 15… then 20!!!! OMG she will be getting married before we know it. Shhh, don’t tell her mother. ; ) Blake is a very special child… she is the daughter of one of my cousins and one of the most beautiful children I have ever seen. This kid OOZES with personality. I mean seriously, if you want to laugh or be entertained, just hang out with Blakeleigh for a little while. This kid CRACKS me up!!!!! She is so funny, sassy, smart and talented. All around AWESOME. We always have so much fun at her shoots but I think we may have had the most fun with this one. I mean really, I was having a hard time photographing because I was laughing so hard. I got a feather pillow for her to play around with. BOY OH BOY that made a mess! I don’t recommend it!!! But it was so much fun. I wanted this shoot to be really simple and just let Blake’s personality be the main focus instead of fun props. I wanted to capture the essence and innocence of this beautiful child with this shoot so she can one day look back and really feel what her childhood was like. Fun and happy.

Please enjoy a few of my favorites from the shoot. If these photos don’t make you at least smile, well, then you might be a grinch. ; )

To see past shoots of Blakeleigh, click here.

Blakeleigh: Planking. Hahahhaa I don’t think I will ever be able to contain my laughter when looking at this. Sooo funny!!

WORK IT GIRL

Sleeping Beauty.

I love you Blakeleigh!

Be Mine: A Valentine for You (Blakeleigh)

courtney — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:22:47 +0000

It starts with an idea in my mind. I paint the picture in my head, then I do whatever it takes to make the inspiration that I created happen. A week ago I painted a Valentine’s Day image in my head with one of my favorite little girls, Blakeleigh. If you’ve been a long time follower, then you already know that I have been photographing this beautiful little girl (who is my cousin’s daughter) since she was 3 months old. She is almost 5 now and still just as cute and full of personality as ever. We did the shoot yesterday just in time for the big HEART day so we could give you a little LOVE!! Consider this photo shoot my Valentine’s Day card to you. I hope it makes you smile and warms your heart!! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Lots of XOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!!!

Blakeleigh :: April 2010

courtney — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:46:54 +0000

Well, if you have been following me for a while, you’ve seen a lot of this girl throughout the past 4 years. Blakeleigh is pretty famous in the “Courtney Dellafiora” world. She is truly one of the most beautiful children I have ever seen and I am so honored to have been documenting her life since she was an itty bitty baby. It’s so much fun watching her grow and comparing each session to the last one. Each time she gets cuter and easier to shoot. She is truly a little princess and I absolutely adore her! Please enjoy a few of my favorites from her shoot the other day and if you want to see more of her past shoots go:

here.

and here.

I honestly couldn’t pick a “Favorite shot of the day”. I love them all!! Can’t wait to do it again!

Blakeleigh {July 2009}

courtney — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:46:28 +0000

I’ve been photographing Blakeleigh since she was 3 months old. (You can see some of her pictures on my website or on my old blog.)I’m by no means a children’s photographer, but it’s pretty much a definite thing that I will be taking her pictures throughout the rest of her life… at least through the wedding! She is my cousin’s daughter and one of the most beautiful children I have ever seen! Blakeleigh has always been a challenge to photograph because she has a LOT of personality and sometimes can be quite sassy! However, she is starting to grow up and get easier and easier – although still not a piece of cake! ; ) Yesterday’s shoot was the best yet and I had a VERY difficult time picking out my favorites for the blog.

I found some cool grungy locations out in the old parts of town.

We told her to show us her “kissy face”. haha!

Mikey came to protect us and also keep 3 year olds from running away from their shoot! hehe.

Dollface!!!

I’m IN LOVE with this one. I think it’s probably my favorite.

The Little Mermaid

courtney — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:38:00 +0000

If you’ve been following my blog for a while now, you’ll know that I have taken quite a lot of pictures of this little girl. Blakeleigh is my cousin’s daughter and she recently turned 3!! The birthday party was themed around The Little Mermaid which I absolutely ADORED!!! It was so girly and very pink!!! Two things I love!! : )

I’ve been photographing little Blake since she was born! I’m pretty sure if you ask her mom she’d tell you I’ve been contracted to shoot all of her pictures up until her wedding! hehe. I love it though, I am honored to play such a big part in BL’s life!

Doesn’t this cake rock?

All the fun mermaid details!

Getting ready to blow out her 3 candles.

Yay!

I love all the colors in this picture. Yummy!

Children are so much fun to photograph!!

Blakeleigh is growing up…

courtney — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:00:52 +0000

Two posts in one day!?! I’m on a roll! I just finished photographing little Blakeleigh. For those of you who have been following me for some time now, you know that she is my cousin’s daughter, and that I have been photographing her since she was born!! She is one of the most beautiful children I have ever seen. She’s quite a handful of sassy personality, but at every one of her shoots I am always able to capture that perfect shot. I think today I took my favorite picture of her ever!

I mean look how perfect her expression is and her tiny little hands…