Ariana's Baby Portraits in Hermann Park!

Yesterday, I met baby Ariana and followed her around on a walk through Hermann Park. Instead of making her sit in one spot and posing for pictures, we set her loose on a dirt path and let her do whatever she wanted while I watched from my lens. I watched her discover the texture of dirt in her hands, run unrestricted down a path, and end up with hugs and play time with mommy :) Here are a few pictures from our shoot!

 When the thumb goes in the mouth, the photo shoot is officially over :)

If you are interested in setting up a portrait session for your child, please contact me at sanam@sanamzaerphotography.com!

Aiden's 1st birthday

Once again, I had the pleasure of photographing my friend's baby, Aiden. He is the first baby that I have watched grow since his birth, so his first birthday was really special for me. He reminds me of all the older people that would occasionally find me at weddings and conferences and would smile and tell me that they knew me when I was a baby. I never really understood what they were smiling about until I spent a year with Aiden. Aiden, I will be that creepy person finding you at weddings! Be warned now, and Happy Birthday :)

 

Kossy & Chibuikem | Engaged!

Kossy & Chibuikem are one of the cutest couples I have met so far and the way they communicate with each other is completely adorable. Kossy showed up with six outfit changes for them, and they matched perfectly. Normally I'd say this is excessive, but I love how all of their photos came out. Kossy picked really bright colors and one traditional Nigerian outfit, which was so beautiful. Unfortunately, they are not taking me to Nigeria with them for their wedding, but I wish them both a lifetime of happiness and matching outfits :)

 

 

 

 This engagement shoot was featured on the African American Brides blog! Check it out here.

Tim & Kristi | Engaged!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from my engagement shoot with Tim & Kristi at the Museum of Natural Science in Houston, TX. Since it was pouring rain, we had to be quick and creative with the pictures! 

 

Rachel & Jerry's Hermann Park Mock-Engagement Session

I set up a mock engagement shoot with models Rachel Caudill & Jerry Raines a few days ago to test out a new lens. I normally don't like doing any kind of couple's session with people that have no romantic interest in each other whatsoever, but I was pleasantly surprised by the energy and professionalism between Rachel & Jerry. Rachel even brought a fake engagement ring for the shoot! Also, the new lens is awesome!

 

Mykeri & Eric's Hermann Park Engagement Session

I met Mykeri and Eric this weekend to take their engagement photos in Hermann Park. If I had to choose one word to describe them as a couple, it would definitely be "passion". The way that they look each other reflects the type of passion that you only really see in movies and I didn't even really need to pose them much! Enjoy :)

To schedule an engagement session, please contact me directly at sanam@sanamzaerphotography.com!