Lifestyle Photographer Columbus Ohio | Newborn Session - Cason

I absolutely loved seeing Cason and his family again for their in-home newborn session! This baby boy was so sweet and perfect for his photos! And his four-legged sister loves him SO much.. it was so cute to see them together. 

At the end of the session, I asked if there was anything else I could do for them and Casey (dad) asked me if I could take a picture of Cason and the tattoo on Anglea's (mom's) back. I said absolutely! And he said it was in remembrance of her older brother who had passed away as a child. Cason's middle name is after him. Realizing how important this photo was, I knew it had to be perfect. We found a beautiful spot outside and posed Cason over Angela's shoulder to include the tattoo in the photo. As I took the last couple of shots, a breeze came out of nowhere and blew through Angela's hair. I said to them, "Did you notice that breeze? He is definitely here.."  It was definitely a special moment and I was so honored and happy that I was able to capture it for them. Doing things like that for my clients reminds me why I am in this business. 

Cason you are so loved! Welcome to the world baby boy!

365 Project - May | Lifestyle Photographer Columbus Ohio - Erika Venci Photography

Before I started this project, I heard 365 projects were challenging and will push you.. they were not kidding! Taking at least one photo a day and editing it sounds easy but sometimes I have to take 20 or more pictures just to get one good one! And some days, trying to chose just ONE photo is nearly impossible. This project has helped me grow in my photography so much and forced me to take pictures in "less than ideal" conditions which is a great learning experience as well. 

The month of May included our son's first haircut, a trip to the Newport Aquarium, Franklin Park Conservatory, a new water table (which our son LOVES), and plenty of playdates with friends! 

To see more than the daily pictures from my 365 project, please check out my instagram account that I created just for this project!

Love and Light,

Erika 

Lifestyle Photographer Columbus Ohio | Baby Milestone Session - James + Jackson

With all of this rainy weather lately, I was SO happy we scheduled this session on a beautiful, sunny evening at Highbanks Metropark. I also took James and Jackson's newborn photos so it was SO amazing to see them again for their six months milestone session! I could not believe how much they have grown!

These two handsome guys stole my heart and I loved getting to cuddle them again! Added bonus: their parents are AWESOME and I always feel more like we are hanging out than having a photo shoot! 

Enjoy the cuteness!

Love and Light, 

Erika

Lifestyle Photographer Columbus Ohio | Family Trip to Newport Aquarium

Our son LOVES fish so we recently took a day trip down to Newport, Kentucky to visit the Newport Aquarium. It was a very exciting place for our almost 2 year old and he had a BLAST to say the least.. I am not sure, however, if he enjoyed the fish or people watching more. 

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It really is amazing to see how magical everything is through a child's eyes.. it makes me remember my own childhood and what it felt like to have that kind of imagination. I think that is one of the best parts about being a parent: being reminded of your own childhood and seeing your child(ren) enjoying the same things that you used to enjoy. 

Seeing the joy on my son's face is everything to me and it is what I strive to capture in my photos.. the pure joy of everyday moments during his childhood.