Celebrating LOVE, R+A | Wichita Kansas Couple Lifestyle Photographer

I'm so excited to finally be blogging this session! This is my best friend and her hubby. A and I have been friends for a few years, and I work with R. It was really nice to get out of the work environment and get to know them more as a couple through my lens.

A+R, Congrats on celebrating 7 years of marriage! I can't wait to share the rest of the images with you. Enjoy your sneak peek.
-Sarah

A stunning couple, right? I can't wait for them to have kids because they will be adorable.

Seriously, in love with this next one. Reminds me of a movie.

S Family | Wichita Kansas Child Family Lifestyle Photographer

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I *heart* 5 yr olds! | Wichita Kansas Child Newborn Baby Lifestyle Photographer

Meet K, he's 5. He's my third five year old to photograph this Fall. With each one I've noticed how much I love this age. At five, you are ok with sitting still, don't like to follow direction but will, and have so much personality. K's personality so bubbly, fun, and silly. He had me laughing through most of the session. And I love that he (and his Sister) have red hair!!

Tammi- Thank you for allowing me to come to your home for the session. Your landscaping is gorgeous, as is the inside of your home. I so enjoyed my time with both of your kids and hope to see you all next year with your extended family. Enjoy your sneak peek!

- Sarah

Cutest Kids | Sarah Shah Wichita Kansas Child Family

I was so excited to meet up with this family! They had their Christmas portraits taken last November, it was so cold, and we had their session in "the studio". So when their Mom emailed me that she wanted to have this year's portraits outside I was so happy to a) meet up with them and see how much the kids have grown; b) experience the Fall foliage with them.

Jennifer- Thank you for taking the time (and drive) to me for your Christmas portraits. I love your kids. I had a blast last weekend! Enjoy your sneak peek.

-Sarah

PUMPKINS | Sarah Shah Wichita Kansas Child Lifestyle Photographer

I love Fall and pretty much everything that comes along with it. Trips to the pumpkin patch, I've been 6 times this month. Pumpkin spice lattes, bought some and made some. Fall festivals, which include craft fairs and bundling up. Scented candles, I love creamy nutmeg from Bath & Body Works. Colors of the leaves on and off the trees. Sweaters, jeans, and boots.

This year I went a bit overboard on the pumpkins, but in my defense I wanted to have them all the up the steps to our front door. I've seen it in so many magazines over the past two years and I wanted that. So I have ELEVEN!! A nice, big round, flat one that cost way more than we should have paid for it but I just had to have it. Then Seema had to get 1 from that same pumpkin patch and 4 minis from the other pumpkin patch. And we ended up with a few pie size ones too.

The Fall foliage wreath was made by me. I like crafts, too.

We went to a pumpkin party earlier this month and forgot our pumpkins! We got halfway there and realized we didn't have them with us. LOL We visited and had fun anyways.

Today I let Seema paint a few of the pumpkins on the porch. She loves painting so this was right up her alley. I had to trick her to get her inside because she didn't want to stop and would have painted all my pumpkins.

She told me the middle one has teeth.

Pumpkin Patch - Round 3 | Sarah Shah Wichita Kansas Baby Children Lifestyle Photographer

I met up with this family of FOUR at the pumpkin patch! Last year at the pumpkin patch L was an only child and now she's a big sister. Every time her Mom and I talk about our toddlers I am amazed at how awesome this little girl is. She's so smart and fully potty trained (at the age of 2!).

I'm in love with this first one.

There's no doubt that they are brother and sister. This image just cracks me up!

L wasn't too fond of the camera a first but her little brother just loved it. I've never had a baby that loved looking at the camera as much as him.

Both kids and their dog are monkeys for Halloween this year! How adorable are these costumes? I'm going to be checking out Babies R' Us next year for costumes.

Nichole- I had fun, as always with your family! I love that your Mom comes along every time too. She's a great help. :) Check your email for your gallery password.

-Sarah

Pumpkin Patch - Round 2 | Sarah Shah Wichita KS Child Lifestyle Photographer

This was my first time meeting and photographing this little beauty and I can't think of a more fun place than the pumpkin patch. Normally I see Moms, Aunts, Grandmas, Sisters at sessions but she came with her Daddy. It was so sweet! I still can't believe how fast she could run at only 1 years old. My daughter didn't start walking until 15 months so this was a bit of a change for me, but what a fun age!

Heidi, Hopefully you'll be able to make it next time, we had a lot of fun! Check your email for your gallery password.

Isn't she adorable?

Now I'm off to start my Saturday at almost noon. I can hear Seema calling from upstairs and I need to get ready for today's session. The last pumpkin patch portraits are of an adorable brother & sister combo. Check back later tonight or tomorrow to see them.

Pumpkin Patch - Round 1 | Sarah Shah Wichita Kansas Child Teen Lifestyle Photographer

I'm working on 3 mini sessions from the pumpkin patch and they all will hopefully be rolling to the blog and galleries today!

First up is a little girl that I have had the pleasure of photographing 3 times. We originally met at the pumpkin patch last year. She was so cute then and at her fairy session, I could wait to meet up with her again. This time she brought along her big brother to be photographed with her. Both are just great kids and hope to continue to watch them grow into adulthood.

Carmen, Thank you so much for continuing to bring your kids to me to be photographed. I have enjoyed getting to know both of them. Check your email for your gallery password.

-Sarah

Fully Booked for 2009 | Wichita Kansas Photographer

Thank you for helping Sarah Shah Portraits to have the best year yet! I feel that I have grown so much as a photographer this year and know it's because of the continued support from my clients and friends. I am fully booked for the 2009 year and will only be accepting newborn (under 14 days old) and 1 month portrait sessions during the rest of the year, as I know how fast little ones like to change! I look forward to seeing you in the coming year. Thank you!

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I feel like I'm in the middle of running a marathon and I'm counting my steps to keep me going.

I have two portrait sessions this weekend, which I am so excited about! First, is a family that was one of my first clients last year. Her kids are ADORABLE and I can't wait to see how much they've grown. Second, is a family that I know through a grade school friend. They have a 5 year old boy that has the brightest personality and I can't wait to spend some time with him again, and a 7 week old girl.

We were invited to two parties this weekend to celebrate Fall and Halloween. Seema will be debuting her costume at both! We have to prepare her for the big night next week, since she's really not to keen on wearing her animal ears.

Pumpkin patch portraits will be hitting the blog and galleries this weekend. Those that came out this year be sure to check your email Sunday for your password.

Q Family

Your proofs are ready to view. Thank you for so patiently waiting on me! Check your email for your gallery's password.