M Family | Philadelphia Child Photographer

Boy oh boy are things busy around here! I'm still working on my new website and getting things ready to launch Danica Nelson Photography in St. Louis. We're moving in T minus two months and counting! Spring is in the air and I'm up to my ears in sessions, which I'm enjoying immensely and very grateful for. Needless to say I have much to show you, so be sure to stay tuned (seriously, how often do I use that phrase?? Sorry!).

Well you will just die when you see these darling boys! Gregor (5 yrs) and Levi (2 yrs) were such treats to photograph - handsome as can be and full of personality! And just like the last session I posted, these two were the cutest little siblings...hugging (and poking) and laughing together like there was no tomorrow.

Thanks M family! Enjoy the peek...

K Family | Philadelphia Child Photographer

I am so glad this session worked out - the family was visiting Philadelphia for the week and we were really hoping for nice weather. It turned out to be a beautiful day, and these are some of my favorite images. Andrew (6) and Sarah (4) were a photographer's dream. Seriously. Not only are they just plain adorable, they were filled to the brim with love for each other and it came out in the photos! Plus, Andrew is a little model in the making! He had such great natural poses and his smiles are all so real. I loved meeting you K family - enjoy your (really big) peek!

These sibling shots kill me - are you serious? Doesn't get much cuter...

Couldn't decide...color or b/w?

Just check out those eyes and modeling skills!

Talk about eyes...

And a few fun ones of mom and dad.

Thanks so much, K family. It had a delightful afternoon with you!

Fair Warning | Philadelphia Family Photographer

Hi everyone! We're back from a fun, quick trip down to D.C. for the weekend to visit family. Hopefully I'll get to everyone's emails and calls by later today. This is also a fair warning post that a new website is in the works, along with a switch in my products and services, photo lab, and just about everything else! Current client galleries will be expiring at the end of the month. My new website will have client session galleries built in and you will still have the opportunity to buy prints - it will just be through a different lab. Stay tuned for lots of changes!

Jaden | Philadelphia Child Photographer

I've had the pleasure of photographing Jaden's BROTHER and SISTER before, but this time it was his turn! He just turned 8 years old, and I must say, he is one handsome dude. Just like his siblings, he was a pro behind the lens. Enjoy the peek!

Thanks again, Melisa! It's always fun...

Tell All Tuesday - Round Up | Philadelphia Child Photographer

Today's Tell All Tuesday is a simple round up of good photography finds I've been bookmarking lately (in no particular order):

- Becoming Mom - this website is awesome and has neat Photoshop tutorials that I've never seen anywhere else.
-Starting a Photography Business - advice from Shannon Holden that I found very helpful.
-Melissa Davis Design - lots of photography design freebies.
-Erin Cobb's new FAQ video - so many great tips for you photogs out there.
-Ashley McNamara's Photoshop Tutorials - she's a great photographer, and she's even greater in my book because she shares great Photoshop tutorials. I learn something from every single one...check them out!
-Becky Earl (BeArt) - another great photographer, and I recently found her Hints and Tips section. I'm excited to play around with her tutorials.
-Baby As Art - That masters of newborn photography share a video of them doing their chin-on-the-wrists pose...fun to watch.

That should keep you busy for a while! Have fun. It's BEAUTIFUL here and I couldn't be happier that's spring's almost here!

Hayden | Philadelphia Child Photographer

Sweet little Hayden is one of Cami's girlfriends - you may remember her fun birthday party at the start of the year. It was a treat to photograph this little beauty again...her eyes and creamy skin and thick hair and chubby cheeks are to die for! Hayden's talented mama has started a fun website called Mommy TLC: check it out HERE!

I love all of the darling expressions she makes.


I know you want to kiss the computer screen right now looking at those cheeks!











Such beautiful tiny lashes...


Thanks Paola! I hope you enjoy the peek. Hayden is beyond precious. :)

Cameron | Philadelphia Baby Photographer

Remember this drop-dead gorgeous (in a handsome way) baby boy, Cameron, from his summer mini shoot HERE? Well his first birthday is just around the corner! We had a fun little shoot, and I was excited to get some serious shots along with the smiles, since he is one of the most adorably serious babies I've ever known.

I love it! "Listen, lady, if you don't back off, I'm gonna hit you with this here leg!"





Ha! "Mom, you're making a fool of yourself."


























I love that little boy: cheeks, rolls and all!