Each commission I do is special because each child is unique. Even at a young age, you can see their traits and characteristics developing. As an artist, it’s really interesting doing portraits of siblings because you get to see the differences in their personalities.

After all, it’s my mission to help children feel loved and valued for who they are. I do that by capturing what makes them unique in a portrait.

When I talked to mom, Tricia, she told me how each of her boys are similar and different. I met her oldest son, Campbell, several years ago when I took his photos in Dallas. Since then, the family has moved back to Memphis, where I met younger brother Cobbs and took his pictures.

It means so much to me when clients book me to do portraits of both of their kids, sometimes years in advance. It’s a testament to their faith in me and I really appreciate it. Plus, it’s so fun to see how the kids have grown and changed in just a few short years. As moms know, they grow up so quickly!

Tricia told me how Cobbs is mischievous, while his older brother, Campbell, is more reserved. Cobbs really has that twinkle in his eye, like he’s about to get into something he shouldn’t. But he’s just so cute you can’t get mad!

I know Tricia will look back on these years as her boys continue to grow and develop, and treasure these portraits. She kept telling me how excited she was to hang them side by side. Thankfully she has these portraits that capture those fleeting years of childhood.