by Carolyn Robertson posted in Parenting

Sometimes we could all use a superhero, and these pint-sized versions are about as adorable as they come.
Birmingham, Alabama based family photographer Heather Kemp specializes in capturing the memorable moments of pregnancy and childhood. Her portfolio is full of gorgeous shots of swollen bellies, baby cuddles, and happy, gap-toothed grins.
Some of Heather's most popular shoots are her annual superhero sessions. She started doing them three years ago, looking for a fun way to bring out the personalities of the children she photographs.
"I love interaction and playing during my regular sessions so I knew letting the kids dress up would be the perfect way to accomplish that," Heather tells BabyCenter. "I hold the superhero mini event every year in May and it's always a hit. The children absolutely love it and we have the best time!" Read this: Mom?s photos reveal the true beauty of childhood
I guarantee you have never seen a superhero crew as cute as this one before.

My favorite kinds of family photos are the ones that really capture the spirit and personalities of my kids. The ones that, when I look back on them twenty years from now, will fill me with memories of what it was like when they were just little. The sound of their voices, the way their little smiles filled my whole chest. I love Heather's pictures because they do just that.
It seems fitting to finish with a quote from my own favorite superher...