Every Easter, I take portraits of my own kiddos. I shot these in April, but am a bit behind in blogging and printing. My gang is always impatient and annoyed during photo shoots with me, because I *might* make them pose too often. This location is tucked away behind the playground of our neighborhood park. The reward (playing and basketball) was soooo close that this session was actually a success.
One of my favorite trios:
I love this family session from a few weeks ago! I love that Miss O is wearing lip gloss and her special necklace and her trademark pigtails. I love that lil’ brother busted out these serious, soulful looks then was giggling like a lunatic two seconds later. I love that the fall foliage makes their hair and porcelain skin shine. I love the coordinated, but not matchy matchy wardrobe. Take a look:
My new favorite shot of the cousins (ages 12, 11, 8, 7, 7, 5). Guess what Grandma’s getting for Christmas?
Family portraits are difficult to coordinate, shop for, and execute. There is so much pressure to create a lasting family portrait in an hour time frame. I get that. Fortunately, I usually get the easy part of that equation: photography.
When I have to shop, dress, and pretty up three children (who already have a camera in their face daily), it’s like a total failure waiting to happen. And my Christmas card shoot was a total failure, indeed. Miss J did not want her hair brushed. She wanted to wear the orange Halloween shirt that she finds no matter how many times I bury it at the bottom of her dresser. E-Man was pouting because the shirt was fancy (ie: buttons) and the jeans were scratchy. Big B slicked his hair down with half a bottle of Crew, then busted out his “I-will-smile-my-cheesiest-smile-so-Mom-is-happy” smile.
The session ended in less than ten minutes, after my entertainer (photo above) started doing the hustle against the wall and waving to every passing car. Attempt number two is planned. Wish me luck!
This Operation Love Reunited couple has been reunited after 13 months of deployment. Welcome home!
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These brothers are both serving their country, and I was thrilled to meet this military family through Operation: Love Reunited. You can find a photographer in your area HERE.
Take a look at our day at the park with this fun family:
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I loved this OpLove family session. This pretty family made a photo session with a toddler AND baby so enjoyable. I hope my new little friends are enjoying their photos with Daddy! Take a look:
You can find more information about OpLove HERE.
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I have had the pleasure of photographing many military families in the Tulsa area recently, with the large number of troops deployed this Spring. This family, especially Little Man, was enthusiastic to get portraits taken with Dad.
OpLove offers complimentary military sessions to families during deployments, so photographs can be shared across the miles. A small, durable album is mailed overseas at no cost. You can search for a participating photographer in your area HERE.
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These girly girls make me happy. They are always dressed in fabulously girly clothes and accessories. They also love being photographed, which makes my job easy. This was a fall shoot, but I was waiting to share until their Christmas cards were mailed. Take a look:
