I got some GREAT blogging ideas from simply asking what people are interested in on Facebook!  Thanks friends!!!    So I have been super organized with my Categories ever since I got my fresh new blog…. so I decided to start an “Ask Elizabeth” category.    Not because I’m bombarded with people who want to ask me stuff…. but I just feel like it suited these awesome topics…..Awesome things I wouldn’t think of on my own!

There were a few about the Holidays that I thought would make for a good bloggy post <3

What is it like capturing moments for families over the holidays?… What are you favorite holiday traditions? How are you incorporating them into your little family.

Ahhhh…..I love Christmas time…. I always have!   My mother made Christmas SO special in my house growing up, that I just want to live up to her awesome holiday spirit.   It really just brings such great feelings of happiness to me when Thanksgiving hits, and through New Years.   I love it!   So naturally photographing clients around the holidays is so cool.   I know that these image are going to be shared with their family and friends and used for this special and happy time!   What better to be thankful for than family.

I only take a limited number of family sessions a month, so I shot less “families” than ever this year.   BUT I always make room for my long-time clients, and friends.   I love them so much, how could I not share such a joyful photo shoot with them?   It has been a busy December and I’m just so grateful.    I get more emotional about how thankful I am for my clients around this time, and when I’m shooting them this time of year.   I know that sounds cheesy, but it is the truth.   This time of year photographers do a lot of reflecting on the year and we set goals for next year.    I wouldn’t change a thing about 2014, and I have all my awesome clients to thank for that!   PLUS I LOVE the winter light!  There is something awesome about shooting in the cold and crisp air!

Our Holiday Traditions include the following:   Putting up a REAL tree, usually later than I would like, haha today for example.   I have lots mix/match decorations, some are passed down from my family, some are dollar bin at target lol.    We always have people over on Christmas Eve.   My parents did this while I was growing up and I always looked forward to it, it really helped pass the time when I couldn’t wait for Christmas morning!   So I wanted to carry on that tradition for Gracie.   It is super casual (I’m not much of a cook or entertainer), just snacks, beer, no fancy invitations, just friends stopping by.   I spend a lot of time in December bouncing up and down with excitement bothering my husband LOL!    Christmas day is all family, presents, and food.    All about the kiddos!

If you want to suggest a blog post for the “Ask Elizabeth” Series feel free to email me at ElizabethHensonPhotos@gmail.com