Grandchildren are sweeter than frosting

'From the tender moments you entered my world to the time our bond weaved an intricate pattern of love and togetherness; your sweet innocence will forever make me giddy replaying in my mind the simplicity of those years long gone' - Khadija Pervez

The love and innocence surrounding the relationship of grandparents and their grandchildren are really some of the most tender moments to capture on camera. The open arms, the soft embrace, the twinkle in their eyes, even the abundant amount of energy that develops from within portrays the true essence of love in its purest form.

The Chohan family had a wonderful theme at their family shoot. It was granddaddy's 75th birthday and they decided to have a mini picnic style celebration at the park. We had streamers hanging from the trees and colorful party hats adorning the picnic layout. The timing was ideal for this delectable family shoot as the sun was approaching sunset and so I was able to take advantage of the soft warm lighting that ensued.

These pictures were a real treat for me because there isnt anything more delicious than seeing grandkids interacting with their grandparents. And ofcourse the icing on the cake...was the icing itself! Thank you Chohan family for allowing me to capture these oh so memorable moments that will last a lifetime.

Here's a sneak peek from the shoot:

Warmest Regards,
Khadija

A breeze of another kind!

Last weeks shoot was very interesting to say the least. The Ghori family & I reached our location before time only to find out that the place didnt open till 30 mins later. On top of that their indoor lounge which was going to be one of the backdrops for the shoot literally looked like a tornado had hit it. The facility had some water main break which had the whole place looking like a mess. Needless to say I was beginning to get a little nervous about the prospects of this shoot. We finally got in and decided to move outdoors and lo and behold mother nature had a plan of its own for us. The winds were crazy! Im not talking a soft pleasant breeze but the kind of wind that could have literally blown you off the ground if you had just the right amount of aerodynamic apparel on. How was I going to get this family to look their best given the unforeseen circumstances.

Anyway to make a long story short, even though things weren't going as planned I have to admit this session ended up being one of the most fun and memorable outdoor shoots Ive done to date. The breeze added a fun and flirty dimension to the session and the two little Ghori girls were adorable floating in air running around in their princess hair pieces and cotton sundresses. The couple so wonderful and comfortable in the setting seemed to forget that I was even there. I had a wonderful time capturing this whimsical session even though it seemed like the odds were against me.

Thank you so much Ghori family for adding such a fun twist to your shoot. I had a great time and have definitely learnt that even lifes unexpected turns can work with you if you just know how to play it.

Heres a sneak peek:

Cheers,
Khadija

Twins: Double the fun, double the love!

First off Congratulations to my sister in law and her hubby! Last week they were blessed with twin baby girls which of course means that Im the proud aunt of 2 little nieces. They were born at 37 weeks and weighed in at 5lb9oz and 5lb10oz. These treasures truly are the sweetest little things and seem to find so much comfort in each other. As a part of my gift to them I set them up with a newborn photo session with none other than...MYSELF! :)

This shoot was beyond fun! I had two 11 day old newborn babies to play around with in what I like to call "The Anne Geddes edition". HA! Far from it of course but my creativity juices were flowing big time. My inspiration stemmed from the names that were given to my nieces; Summer & Sana. Instantly I was thinking a garden themed shoot. I wanted to incorporate organic earthy props to portray these darling gifts from God. Everything from grassy foliage to the softness of fur bedding in rustic cane baskets. It was a recreation of the purity that these miracles portray.

It was the most unique shoot I have done to date and I think I could have sat there clicking away the whole day. The babies were such a joy to work with. I had them propped up in all sorts of positions and they didnt fuss one bit. Infact most of the time they were fast asleep and if they were awake it was either because they wanted to socialize and enjoy the experience or be fed. :) Thank you so much Shafi family for letting me borrow your two little angels to help fuel the creativity involved in this shoot!

Heres a sneak peak from the shoot:

Cheers,
Khadija

A little bit of French country

Have you ever felt like you've been transported to another time or place without really going anywhere? Well I have! Last week I had the amazing opportunity to photograph a lovely mother and her two adorable grown kids in their stunning home in Great Falls, Virginia. The minute I walked into this house I seriously felt like I had been whisked away to the French countryside; everything from the smell of freshly baked cookies, to the colorful crockery on their rustic kitchen table, the rich toile and damask fabrics adorning the bright windows and eclectic looking chairs, the beautiful handcrafted armoires and console tables exuded personality. You could tell everything was bought for the sole reason that it belonged in this home. It was a creatively put together home with the comfort and classic charm of French country design.

I had a great time capturing the unique flair of this wonderful mother/kids combo and the backdrop for their shoot couldnt have been more perfect. Thank you Idris family for letting me enjoy your stunning home as well as allowing me to photograph the qualities that make your family so special. Heres a sneak peek from their shoot.