the golden family

160-2I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph the Golden family again this year. What a beautiful, loving family! It’s always a fun time with this group….even on this cold November day. They were so great! The first snow flurries of the year didn’t bother them one bit.

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Aren’t these little girls the cutest?! I can’t get over how much they remind me of my sister and I growing up. Me, the oldest with brown hair and brown eyes and my younger sister with the blonde hair and blue eyes!

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birch, berries, blankets… and bribing

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I didn’t spend my Friday shopping, instead I took some pictures of my little ladies. It was really cold, 28 degrees cold but the sun was out and it was good lighting. I just couldn’t resist. I wish I would plan more and would pick out the perfect outfit but honestly most photo shoots with my girls are always spontaneous. Ashtin had a new, red sparkly skirt and we went with that! We found some pretty back drops of birch trees and red berries that were perfect. And yes, I had to bribe the girls but it was an easy one this time. It didn’t involve candy, money or even icecream. I told them this would be the very last time this year I’d make them pose for pictures. They were sold! Anyone else bribe your kids for photos? 138-2117-2170098169090178197

the piloni family

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I’m a sucker for big, brown eyes! And the Piloni kids have some beautiful ones. I was honored to take pictures of Eme and Landon this fall. I’ve known their mom for over 30 years! Yikes, the sound of that makes me seem old! It’s amazing to see childhood friends having families of their own and to see so much of them in their children is pretty cool. Here are a few of my favorites! 2423247167044-3175274

the burbrink family

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I had the wonderful opportunity to take pictures of the Burbrink children this fall at Fowler Park. The kids are all so cute but I could eat up the little one! What an adorable little guy! I think their mom had them practicing because they were all perfect in front of the camera. The older ones were so sweet to their baby brother too and could make him laugh so hard!

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a favorite place

Fowler Park in Terre Haute, Indiana has always been that place for me. A favorite probably because it reminds me so much of my childhood. Memories of getting my picture taken there with my sister. Memories of a dear family friend taking those pictures. Memories of playing in the lake and walking the trails. Memories of pancake breakfasts and pioneer days.

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When I got my first DSLR camera in 2009 I knew exactly where I wanted to take pictures of my two little girls at…my favorite place. I guess it’s a sense of comfort you have with a place you’ve known for so long that seems to make it easier. And those doors are a-maz-ing, right? It’s so fun to go back and look at old pictures I took in the beginning to see how far I’ve come.

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Ashtin & Jenna 2010

This fall I decided to go back to Fowler Park to offer photography family sessions. I loved being in my hometown and seeing old friends. I loved seeing childhood friends who now have children of their own. In the next couple posts I’ll share some of my favorite photos I took there.

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making it official

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I now have a domain and a blog…so I guess I’m making it official! Addison Ava Photography it is! As many of you know I have a children’s clothing boutique called Addison Ava Clothing so I thought it would be easier to keep it all under one umbrella. What does Addison Ava stand for you ask? It’s a combination of my daughters middle names. Jenna Addison and Ashtin Ava. They are the main reason for my photography passion and inspiration. It started when they were little and wanting to document all the special times and milestones and it has just kept growing. I love taking pictures of families and especially children! I’m just starting out but I am super excited to see where this adventure takes me! Welcome everyone!