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Aug

8

2010

♥ Giggling Girls

Posted under Kids

What a week!  I had planned on getting so much blogging done and this post should have been up on Monday BUT my computer had other ideas!  By Tuesday my baby was at the Apple store getting some TLC and there was no blogging going on!  Finally my laptop is back at home so lets get to it!!

It’s not an exaggeration to say that I was waiting for my summertime shoot with these 3 little ladies all year long.  Their mom always comes up with the most inspired ideas and this year was no exception!  It’s SO much fun to photograph these sweet little girls, sometimes I tell them “Don’t look at me!  Look at your sisters!” and they look at each other and spontaneously burst into a fit of giggles….I LOVE IT!  They have such a special relationship and I love to see how the littlest sister Emily just ADORES her big sisters….anytime she gets the chance she cuddles right up to her sisters.  They have grown up SO much since our first shoot together and I can’t wait to continue to watch them grow.

I had so much fun with you girls!!!  Can’t wait for next year!!!  Susanne….I hope I captured your vision just as you had imagined!  I adore you just as much as your girls :)  Thanks for your continued support and encouragement!

Enough gushing…on to the photos….I dare you to look at them without a smile on your face!! :D

And one of my favorite sequences to finish things off!

Jul

26

2010

This was a hard blog post for me to get ready….hard because I was sifting through what felt like a gazillion gorgeous photos of little Jordyn, how was I ever going to choose 15 to blog?!  Well I failed…instead I picked 28!!

Truth be told I had been waiting for this session since back in February when her mom booked it (Three cheers for planning ahead!).  After my first session with Jordyn I just couldn’t wait to photography the curly haired cutie again!  Seriously, what’s not to love about this little girl?  The curls, the giggles, her shoes (okay so maybe her mom had something to do with that), how she sometimes picks her nose just to get a laugh out of everyone around her, and to top it all off she has pretty awesome parents who are so friendly and fun to be around!  I had a blast with all three of you and can’t wait for next time!!

We started out the session gettin’ warmed up with some bubbles…

Then it was off to check out some shapes….

Simply gorgeous!

Ever wonder what happens when a little girl throws sand up into the air?  Naturally, this is what happens…shake the sand out of the hair! :)

Now for some ice cream!!!

Watching them make her a very special and very tiny cone!

Doesn’t that look like love at first sight?

A trip to BDI wouldn’t not be complete without a walk across the bridge!

Doesn’t she just make you smile??

Jul

19

2010

There are no words to describe how much I adore these three little girls.  Every time I leave a shoot with them I wish I was 7 again, and if I was i’m pretty sure we would be fast friends!  Today’s shoot was out of this world, and this is just an itty bitty peak into the magic that happened.

The firecracker…Natalie

Sweet, sweet Myla

The littlest princess, Emily

Thank-you girls for letting me into your world!  I treasure all the time I get spend with you, documenting your special sisterly bond :)

xoxo

B

Jul

19

2010

This shoot started outside on one hot and MUGGY Saturday afternoon, within about 15 minutes of being outside the kids were so hot that their hair was starting to get wet.  We decided it might be a good idea for everyone to move inside!  We ate some suckers, looked at books of Disney Princesses, jumped on the bed a little…you know, normal everyday Saturday kind of things.  How adorable are these two with their blonde, blonde locks?

And last but not least my two favorites.

Jul

14

2010

A couple weeks ago I met up with Mackenzie and her family for her two year photos!  Her birthday was in June but like many other shoots in June it was rained out :(  But the day finally came and it was gorgeous outside! I chased Mackenzie around the park and she kept me very entertained chatting away.  She is SO sweet!  I loved how when I would say “follow me!” she would go “ohhkay!”.  And her big blue eyes are to die for!  This little girl is going to be a heartbreaker!  After we got some shots with Mackenzie, little brother Owen came out of the stroller for some family photos.  At times I forgot he was along because he slept in the stroller pretty much the whole time!  Can’t wait for my 6 month shoot with him next month too!!!

I seem to be getting a lot of practice with two year olds lately, and sometimes I think their parents probably think i’m nuts following their kids around and running backwards in front of them….but there really is method to my madness…..on to the photos….

LOVE the above shot…she looks like such a little lady!

Can you feel the love? :)

Jul

12

2010

♥ Torrin

Posted under Family, Kids

This next family is pretty special to my husband Chris and I.  Chris goes waaaaay back with Evan and as a couple Evan and Jen have alwas been there as friends for Chris and I.  When we first started dating I remember the first time I went over to their house, I was a little nervous, I felt like it was the big “meeting the friends test”, but as soon as I walked in the nerves went away.  They were so welcoming, kind and FUN!  We’ve had so many great times together since then, a lot of them consisting of everyone playing Wii and me falling asleep on the couch :)  They accept me for who I am….early bedtime and all!

A couple weeks ago we planned to take Torrin to Tinker Town for some photos.  When I left my house it was POURING and even though we live pretty close it was not pouring at their house, but as soon as we walked out the front door some scarry looking clouds started to move in and we decided to postpone the Tinker Town fun.  I felt so bad that the weather didn’t cooperate.  Everyone looked so great so we decided to take just a few pictures in the front yard of their home.  Good thing we did because we got some great shots of Torrin with his favorite umbrella and some GORGEOUS shots of Evan and Jen.

And my favorite family photo to end things off!

Jul

1

2010

Everytime I go to photograph this lovely family I am always entertained….and now there’s one more little person keeping me entertained!  Meet baby Maxim!  What a sweetheart!  His big brother and sister love him SO much!  Alexander hardly wanted to leave his side when we were taking pictures of him!

After Max had his moment to shine in front of the camera we went to a nearby park and got some pictures of the whole family.  It seems like Alexander and Gabrielle have grown up so much since the last time I saw them, or maybe it’s because I see them taking care of their new little brother so well!  Enjoy this loooong post :)

Some special moments with mom…

What a little rock and roll baby!

I love these next few of Gabbi!  What a doll!

May

24

2010

So I must admit, I’ve fallen a little bit behind on blogging….with good reason, I have a lot of great stuff coming up!!  This is a shoot from a couple weeks ago, the weather had been horrible leading up to this day but things warmed up and cleared up just in time!  The last time we saw these boys on the blog Grant was just a newborn and Dylan was two, after taking a few shots at their home we walked down the street to do Dylan’s favorite thing….throw rocks in the pond :)  Check out the fun we had!

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Check out those gorgeous blue eyes!

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And I saved my favorite for the end :)

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Apr

28

2010

I love it when I walk into a clients home and instantly feel at home.  That’s how I felt on this day….when I arrived Ashley was getting her hair done, Dane was playing PSP and Clare was getting her diaper changed!  Mom, Jane, told me to feel free to check out the house and I was delighted to find each kid had very distinct rooms letting me know a little about about them and what they love!  Since Dane was the first one ready (of course the ladies need a little more time ;) we started by taking some photos of him, and then some of Ashley and we finished up with Clare who is just shy of one year old!  I had a blast and the Ashley and Dane were so helpful when we were trying to keep Clare’s attention!  In fact, I wouldn’t mind having Ashley behind me all the time when I shoot babies!  She was dancing, singing and doing anything to get her sister to smile and giggle….as you’ll see….it worked!  Enjoy!

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How much do you love those dimples??!!

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Apr

20

2010

♥ Tea for two….

Posted under Kids

What’s more fun than a tea party and blowing bubbles on a gorgeous April day!?  Well, not much when you’re 3 ;)  Check out little cutie pie Sarah!

P.S. 4 more days to enter the Girls are a Girls Best Friend photo contest!! What are you waiting for??!!

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