j. thomas photography, St. Louis children's photography

I love my beautiful teens! St. Louis teen photographer

Miss C. is a beautiful girl who needed just a little encouragement to feel really comfortable in front of the camera.  After a bit a make-up, my trusty fan and some laughing, she realized her inner model and lit up the camera.  What a great smile!

 

Beautiful holiday dresses from Strasburg Children - Brentwood children's portraits

I had a wonderful time at the Strasburg Children store at the Boulevard on Saturday meeting some lovely customers and sharing some of the gorgeous holiday clothing.  I took these images for the Boulevard holiday event of three of the newest holiday styles.

If you haven't already, book your holiday session soon!

2009 Holiday card design unveiled - Congenital Heart Defects Family Assn. - St. Louis children's photographer

I just finished the 2009 Congenital Heart Defects Families Association holiday cards which should be in-stock by mid-November.  My son was born with severe congenital heart defects requiring three heart surgeries in four years, stomach surgery, a feeding tube for 7 years and other lingering problems related to his heart.  He will need further surgeries as he grows and/or as his heart begins to further fail.  Congenital heart defects are the #1 birth defect, but routine screening of newborns is rarely performed.  Please contribute to awareness of congenital heart defects while raising money for research to save more children like my son.

Place your order on-line at:  www.CHDfamlies.org

All proceeds benefit the CHD Families Association.

 

Sugar and spice at four years old! Children's portraits Wildwood, Missouri

This Wildwood beauty was back for her four year old portraits.  These portraits were all taken in her family home with my full studio set-up instead of making a trip to my studio in O'Fallon.  I enjoy Miss E. so much; she is one of the most polite young girls I've ever worked with.  She inspires me to instill better manners in my own little ones.

Another wonderful year and another happy birthday!

Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful birthday wishes today!  I spent most the day updating drives on my main computer but found some time for a fun movie.  I hope to celebrate with a family dinner this weekend when my children aren't so busy!

Wow, 41 years ago:

Today Show - beautiful sleeping newborn portraits

If you didn't see the Today Show yesterday, you missed a wonderful piece about newborn photography.  This seemed like a great topic to share as I was just posting newborn photos myself.  I love to spend the time to take portraits of babies both wake, and asleep.  A sleeping newborn baby is so easy to pose for the most beautiful portraits.

Just remember, these portraits work with very young newborns, two weeks old and younger is ideal.  Book your session as soon as you are home from the hospital, or before your delivery date.

Today Show newborn photographs

So sweet! Ten day old baby girl. - j. thomas photography newborn portraits

Ms. C is one of the most beautiful newborns I've had the pleasure to photograph.  And, after a very long run of newborn boys, I am happy to present a little pink!  If you still think portraits before a baby is two weeks old is just too early, take a look at these newborn moments you would miss. 

Remember, all newborn portraits receive an in-home session for the price of a studio session, so don't put off the easiest portrait session of your child's life.  Also, these make the most memorable birth announcements with Julie's quick turnaround for your fully custom design.

 

Another gorgeous stylish teen - j. thomas photography teen and senior portraits

This gorgeous young lady has such wonderful style and was so much fun to work with.  She even witnessed my trick of standing on a stool while holding a fan in one hand and taking a picture with the other.  No matter how silly I must look, the results are worth it!

Beautiful pre-teen ballerina - j. thomas photography ballet portraits

Of course, you all know I love photographing young dancers.  This beautiful pre-teen ballet dancer has such lovely hands, head placement and grace.  As many young dancers do, she picked my pink classic tutu decorated in beaded and sequined appliques.  She was such a delight to photograph and chose a beautiful wall portrait for her room.

I plan to see this gorgeous dancer in a year or two for her pointe portraits.  There is nothing like celebrating those first pair of pointe shoes with a beautiful ballet portrait.

Something completely different - j. thomas photography senior and teen portraits

Every now and then I have a chance to have a bit of fun with my teen models and try something completely different.  These two dancers created their own make-up designs and posed for a fun creative session in addition to their traditional portrait sessions.