Emerson was an absolute dream for my first time ever shooting a newborn. I loved being able to go to my client's home for this shoot. Emerson's nursery was adorable. When I was getting ready for Hazel, I spent a lot of time working on her room so that it was a happy, fun, inviting place to welcome her home and I think it's such a great place to capture those first few days, especially with a room as cute and bright as baby E's! I loved the shade of blue on the walls, her crib bedding, and especially the black and white animals above the bed. I'm a sucker for cute farm animals (seriously, I'm the person everyone tags in baby goat photos on facebook) and since both her parents work in agriculture, it seemed especially appropriate.

Kids & Families, Lifestyle, Indoor portraitsRobyn PizzoSeptember 4, 2016newborn, emerson, almo ky, At Home, lifestyle newborn, cute kidsComment

Kayla and Max | Lighthouse Landing

Kayla is one of my BFF's and even though we don't see each other nearly enough, when we are back together, it is like no time has passed. I was thrilled and truthfully a bit nervous when she told me Max wanted to get some pictures taken of the two of them to help remember their time together in this part of the world. In just a couple of days, they're moving to Germany together! Max is German, Kayla is getting her PhD in German history and they are totally adorable together.

Couples, Outdoor portraitsRobyn PizzoAugust 24, 2016Lighthouse Landingkayla and max, Farewell, lighthouse landing, boats, sunsetComment

Gritty and pretty | Murray, KY downtown family session

The struggle was so real in trying to narrow down the photos from this session. Since there were so many cute ones, I decided to separate it out into two blogs. I'm sure you guys don't mind, right?

I love love the setting for these pictures. I think they just feel fun, fresh, and cool. Heidi said "no fields" and my heart burst.

I do!

I recently had the pleasure of being Makenzie's second shooter for the wedding of a couple of chill, funny, truly in love people. This was my first wedding but I felt prepared by watching every bridal reality show that has come out in the past 10 years. Shooting with Makenzie was a great experience. I've looked up to her work (read: stalked her blog) for longer than I care to admit and she is truly a professional. She gave me lots of tips throughout the day and we bonded over toddler things as her little girl and Hazel are only a week apart in age. Lydia and Deric were so fun to be around on their wedding day and then they went on a honeymoon to GREECE, one of my favorite places on earth.

Robyn PizzoAugust 22, 2016Comment

"I do" Re-Do

I can't speak for every photographer, but "so this might sound weird..." is music to my ears when it comes to new ideas for style, location, outfits, etc. One of my life philosophies that carries over into my photography is "why would you want to do the same thing as everyone else?" I could have jumped across the computer and hugged Heidi when I read her email that said she didn't want to take photos in a field because that's what everyone does. In Murray, fields are plentiful and beautiful, but I think it's more fun to try and see the beauty in unexpected places.

Johnson Family | Murray, KY

This adorable family session came together in only one week! Amelie is getting braces on next week so we were on a bit of a time crunch. See Laurel, the little sister? The last time the Johnsons had portraits done, she was only 4 months old. It was definitely time for an updated family photograph!

Daniel and Leigh are both MSU professors and I absolutely love getting to shoot Murray State families. It's great to get to see them outside the office! I ask my families to fill out a questionnaire so I can get to know them a little better before we shoot. Leigh's one word to describe her fam was "funny" which I think is clear in these photos. Amelie's photobomb of her parents' picture was priceless. My goal is always to capture photos that people would want to print and hang on the wall and ones that they'll look back on years later and still laugh at and smile about because their personalities shine through. Most importantly the whole experience should be FUN especially when kids are involved. If all else fails, bribes of ice cream seem to do the trick!

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