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Family fun.
Posted on December 29, 2009
This may be the last of the beautiful fall foliage for 2009. Most of our session was focused on the kids, but one of our goals was to capture a relaxed family portrait. When our littlest member here decided that standing still for that was not as much fun as exploring, I asked Dad to scoop her up and twirl her around. The end result was just what we needed. Kids having fun. Parents laughing. Relaxed posing. Sometimes the kids just need the adults to have a little fun.
Toddlers are always a challenge. Letting them explore takes their mind off of me, the one with the big, obvious camera. Along our woodsy hike she played with the branches, picked up tiny things on the ground, and looked for squirrels in the trees. And then she stopped. She sat on that stump and looked around, all by herself. Click, click, click. That was my moment.
Mr. smiley here was so easy to work with. He knew exactly what to do.
The day after session.
Posted on December 21, 2009
The alternative to a pre-wedding bridal session is a “day after session.” You give up the singular bridal portrait display at your wedding reception in exchange for an after wedding bridal portrait session that includes both the bride and groom You wear your stunning expensive bridal gown, snuggle with your new husband, and enjoy a long portrait session free from stuffy poses. It does make a difference. These two love birds were laughing, reminiscing, and so relaxed throughout their session. October wedding, November ‘Day After’ bridal session. No. Technically it wasn’t the ‘day after’, but you get the idea.
They really are as nice as they look.
What do I do when it’s a terribly windy day? I go with the flow! This breathtaking bridal portrait will soon hang over their bed. I may even hang this one in my new studio! This wouldn’t have been possible if the wind wasn’t whipping around us. Salon styled hair in the wind, with an added wrap, a little sunset warmth, and ew la la we have my favorite from the session. She looks like a Greek goddess statue. Powerful. Strong. Elegant.
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A little laugh.
Posted on December 15, 2009
Babies aren’t able to laugh out loud at first. That skill develops somewhere around the three month mark. This little darling brought his newly developed laugh to the studio with him. And it was completely adorable. Mom said I was witnessing day two of the new laugh. It made me feel all warm and fussy inside to do something resulting in a little cackle. It’s so rewarding to be ridiculously silly and have a baby think you’re funny.
Here is the serious face. Still makes ME smile though.
During his 10 minute cat nap. We captured this one. There is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby.
Currently, I reserve the studio photography for babies four months and under. Although there are some fun new things in the works for the studio that you’ll be hearing about soon! If you crave those itty bitty newborn images, please schedule your session before the baby is born. Most of the images here on the “Innocence” gallery were taken before 10 days old. Yes! That’s early!
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God’s art work.
Posted on December 11, 2009
It’s amazing how a few cells come together and during a 9 month incubation they multiply into a beautiful little being like this one. She was carefully crafted through a process we may never fully understand. Her skin is perfect. There are ten tiny fingers and toes. Her hair is soft and wispy and her lips a perfect pink. Everything about her is amazing. A heart that beats and lungs that breathe. She knows her mothers voice and smell. Completely helpless in every way, but still so beautiful.
She is a work of art. God’s perfect creation.
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Big kids.
Posted on December 8, 2009
Those little kids turn into big kids in the blink of an eye. And if truth be told, by these ages, they don’t like being called “kids” anymore. Yet when they reach their 30’s, they will refer to these images of them selves as some that were taken “when we were kids.” I speak from personal experience. Once the “kids” start leaving the nest, it becomes harder and harder to gather them up for a session like this one.
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She could play.
Posted on December 5, 2009
This lovely little lady has been taking piano lessons. Mom really wanted a portrait of her with a piano. It was quite a challenge. It is a fantastic idea to choose a location or an element to include in your portrait session that is specific to you and meaningful. Being able to create something unique is part of the reason I prefer to shoot on location. No two sessions are ever alike.
This interesting angle was one of my favorites. The interior of the piano held a few beautiful touches.
Close ups are always part of an Authentic Portrait Session. Luckily we had some furniture with strong character to play with!
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Merry Christmas!
Posted on December 1, 2009
It was my pleasure to provide Christmas portraits to the fur-babies of the Barking Lot this year. Here were a few of my favorites from our Santa themed day. Things went very smoothly and most babies were very cooperative. It’s amazing how these furry little beings become members of our family. They are grand-dogs and children. We even give them gifts for Christmas, although they’ve never asked for a thing. Merry Christmas to all you dog lovers!!!
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