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Fall Family Fun

January 31, 2012

First I have to say “hello” again as for about the last month this blog has been MIA. You may have noticed some dead links if you happened upon me in a search or through Facebook… Something went crazy with a WordPress update and next thing I know I deleted my database and all my posts were gone! (That’s what I get for messing around with things I don’t understand!) I had just about given up hope that it was ever going to come back when I found some advice on the Googles and I contacted my domain hosting company… and Ta-Da!! I’m back in business! Lessons I learned — don’t be quick to update WordPress and figure out how to back this thing up!

So now that I’m live again we have to celebrate with a blog post! I thought I’d pull another one of my fall mini-sessions from the archives. This adorable family had some fun wandering around Lancaster County Park and the girls loved playing in the leaves!

I think this is one of my favorite family shots from the session. This was actually mom’s idea. In our email conversations prior to the session she told me she envisioned some photos of them casually walking with the sun shining through the trees… I think we pulled it off!

These two young ladies were a joy to work with. They were a little unsure at first, but warmed up quickly and we strutting their stuff in a matter of minutes! Here they are being “sassy”!

You have to follow a sassy shot with a lovey, sister shot! Doesn’t this just melt your heart!

Of course mom and dad have to strut their stuff a little too!

Another great family shot! Fall is such a pretty time for photos-the colors are amazing!

What a beautiful family and a fun session! I hope to do it again this fall!

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The Return of Kendal and Kayden

January 7, 2012

Super behind in the blogging (as usual)… so I’m going to try and do a little catch up!

Back in October (yes, October) I had my second annual mini-session marathon. I might continue this so keep your eyes posted come fall for this year’s location and details. I did a couple family sessions, including these awesome people.

Do they look familiar? Well they should… they appear on my blog once a year! This is Carrie and her little ladies! I was shocked this year at how much they have grown up.

A little sales pitch! Once you find a photographer you like, or shall I say that your kiddos like, then it’s important to to work with them year after year. Children usually need time to warm up to strangers, especially in a situation where they are being told to stand still and smile on command. If you stick with your photographer (assuming the first session went okay) each year it’ll get a little easier for your children and sessions will be less stressful for mom and dad and result in even better photos. I’ve been told by most of my clients with children that they loved working with me, and the photos usually reflect that.

The goal to working with children is to be flexible and willing to let them be children!

Sure, mom had no intention of actually purchasing this shot, but they were thrilled that I let them do what they wanted for a few photos, makes them more willing to do what I want for a few more.

So, back to the little ladies and how they’ve grown (mom will probably love this!) The photo below is from our session 2009…

and from 2011…

If this doesn’t show you why you should have photos taken of your little ones regularly, then I have no idea what will! Two years – what a difference!

This one just blows me away! Two years ago (even last year) I had a hard time getting her to tolerate me for solo shots… this year I could have worked with her all afternoon!

This one still loves every moment of working with me and is becoming quite the master at having her photo taken! This “pose” was all her! Work it girl!

Aren’t these two just precious?!?

I’m sure we’ll be back later this year with more fun with Carrie and her little ladies!

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Ben – Class of 2011 and Family Too

June 27, 2011

This post is way over due, but I guess it’s better late then never! This young man has already graduated high school and is enjoying his summer. Granted, we did get together in April to capture these shots, so he was still a senior at the time! No he’s officially a college freshman!

We spent some time wandering around his property, which was great! I love when a client has somewhere different and fun to shoot! I’m always open to their suggestions!

People always worry their property isn’t good enough. In most cases you only need small areas to work with. These next shots were taken right on their porch. Nothing fancy, just some awesome stone work, some benches and some smiles! All you need for great photos!

If there is a little more to the location, it’s fun to bring that into the background! Who doesn’t love a red barn!

If you’re local, you might recognize Ben. He’s done some pretty amazing things in his young years! Apparently the jacket he’s wearing in this next shot is pretty hard to get! I should have took notes on everything he’s accomplished – very impressive!

The other nice thing about shooting at your house is the ability to convince the rest of your family to gather for updated family shots. My sessions can be pretty flexible, allowing for the addition of props or other people! Ben’s family took advantage of the opportunity to grab a few shots together.

I thought it was awesome that they all wore their Caltech gear! Such a great family shot to reflect this important time in their lives! Their oldest is about to head to college and they couldn’t be prouder! Love it!

Of course, we had to showcase the man of the hour!

Brothers…

Best of luck Ben! I’m sure you’ll continue to succeed in all you do! Have fun at college!

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