the arno family

The backstory: I went to high school with mom’s brother (well, and with her too but her brother and I graduated the same year). She’s an amazing baker, which I didn’t know until I did a First Communion shoot for another high school friend and saw her cake there. And of course, had to have one for myself!  But more about the cake later…

Had a great shoot with this family at their home. Their kids are so cute and SO smart. Scary smart.

Miss K was a tough customer with the smiles but with Daddy’s help, we got some. The curls and bow on the back of the dress is just for mom.

They were troopers, rearranging Halloween decorations so it looked more Christmasy, bringing furniture outside, sitting on the wet grass for a picture. My usual crazy requests.

The mini Cooper is a big favorite for everyone in the family, so we had to include it in some. Love that it’s red and just went so well with everything!

And since we’re so close to Halloween, we threw on their costumes for a few shots as well.

Mom needed a new headshot for her website and I was more than happy to oblige. Love the blue chef’s coat. And here’s a shot of the cake she made me for my 40th (I know, I know….I still haven’t posted the pix from my party but I will. Eventually. Like in January when all the holiday season craziness is done). Isn’t so awesome!!??!! Loved it- it looked exactly the way I pictured it in my head. And the camera on the top?- perfect! And it was a delicious cake too! (chocolate- what else?)

You should definitely visit Emily Arnone Cakes. Her stuff is just art! I’m seriously considering having another party just so I can get another cake!