Sleighbells ring, are you listening? .... Probably not yet, right? After all, it's only the second week of October. Not even Halloween! Why are we singing holiday songs already? Well folks, it is actually prime time to start thinking about holiday pictures.

Fall is the busiest time of year here at ddkportraits and to fit everyone in, get the photos processed and out to you in time for you to make your holiday cards and get them in the mail, we need to get busy!

This beautiful child has been a client of mine since her birth. I was thrilled to spend an hour or so playing dress up with her and getting these great shots.

She was so cooperative and sweet and amazingly still for a two-year old! I remember taking her newborn shots and thinking how beautiful the shape of her face was -- like a perfect heart. As she has grown, she has only gotten more adorable and her bright eyes and pretty smile captured MY heart once again.

This pretty red ruffle dress was my favorite. I love little girls in ruffles and bows. She even kept her headband on -- something my two girls would never have done at this age. Just look how pretty she looks in red against the lush green ivy and red berry bushes at my outdoor studio!

Look at those eyes and that pouty mouth! She is looking up intently at my oldest daughter (who is working with me this Fall to earn some money for a new western saddle) and she, like most little girls, is just mesmerized by her.

Even Mom joined in for some play time. As the weather was a little "iffy" -- anyone in Atlanta knows how much rain we have been getting -- we had to go from indoor studio to outside and back again. This happy girl was fine with this though and was very cooperative with each location and outfit change we put her through.

I just love this shot showing her playful side!

As the shoot progressed, the sun started to peek through the clouds a bit and we were able to head outside once again. This time, in a purple velvet dress with matching bow and yet another pair of shoes, she was all giggles as my daughter danced around and played with a giant Elmo doll. I think we were all laughing at her!

I think this Mom got plenty of photos to choose from. I am excited to see which she chooses for her holiday cards.

Love how the hat frames that beautiful heart-shaped face. I bought it prior to the shoot with her in mind. This is just one of several great shots of her in it.

This shot is one of my favorites from the shoot. Even though she isn't smiling a full smile, every sweet detail of her face can be seen. Just look at those curly lips!

Mom bought my most popular "Have it All" package (see my info page for details), which includes a CD with all of her full resolution files and license for copyright. Good thing, because I don't know how she could possibly choose only a few photos from this super successful shoot.

I want to say a big THANK YOU to this Mom for trusting me to do these shots! I had a great time. It is clients like you that make this job more of a play-date than work. This shoot just reminded me that I am NOT too old to play dolls and dress up!