But she didn't cry at all! As a matter of fact, she has the most gorgeous blue eyes - an no tears in 'em! Adorable family and the dogs cooperated...even in the heat! Can't wait to watch this beautiful girl grow!
7.23.2010
7.22.2010
Daddy Photo Tip
OK, let's face it, mama pregnant's face is round. Pregnancy, delivery, motherhood. The more of these components, the more prominent the double chin. I don't care how many miles you log on the pavement and how glowing you are, it's a benefit of carrying children.
So, Dad, we don't exactly want to remember the way we really looked on the most important day of our lives. Please try to help us look just a little bit better. Here's how.
Take the photo from above. That's it.
Chin up and viola, there goes the water weight! (well, sort of)
Here's an example of my husband's fantastic composition of both of our girls. These are obviously not "professional", but capture the moment and trust me, mama's face looked way more like a dimpled watermelon than these images lead you to believe.
OK, let's face it, mama pregnant's face is round. Pregnancy, delivery, motherhood. The more of these components, the more prominent the double chin. I don't care how many miles you log on the pavement and how glowing you are, it's a benefit of carrying children.
So, Dad, we don't exactly want to remember the way we really looked on the most important day of our lives. Please try to help us look just a little bit better. Here's how.
Take the photo from above. That's it.
Chin up and viola, there goes the water weight! (well, sort of)
Here's an example of my husband's fantastic composition of both of our girls. These are obviously not "professional", but capture the moment and trust me, mama's face looked way more like a dimpled watermelon than these images lead you to believe.
This photo tip can obviously be applied to anyone. Get a step stool out and start shooting the people you love from above, they may love you more.
Happy Shooting Daddies!
7.19.2010
Hold My Hand
I've had high fives and hugs at the end of a session, but this time...I knew it was going to be a great session when the little girl asked me to hold her hand (and even carry her) at the beginning of the session. And, I was right! The weather totally cooperated and with enough snacks and a playground, we captured some gorgeous images.
Mom asked for storyboard options too (hooray!!):
Big Sister:
I've had high fives and hugs at the end of a session, but this time...I knew it was going to be a great session when the little girl asked me to hold her hand (and even carry her) at the beginning of the session. And, I was right! The weather totally cooperated and with enough snacks and a playground, we captured some gorgeous images.
We get so rushed during a photo session and request so much of our little ones, that sometimes we forget that our pressure doesn't help. We tried and tried to get an image with Daddy and Big Sister would have none of it. But, towards the end, as I shot Mom and Baby Brother, Dad started quietly playing with Big Sister. Playing with rocks, trying on bracelets and from a distance I shot the two of them interacting, not knowing if she would warm up or not. But, ever so slowly, she scooted further and further towards Daddy and I scooted closer and closer towards the two of them. And viola! A keeper.
It was such a good reminder for me, that you parents know your children. Try as I might with all my antics to capture a memorable image, you really are the key. And, this Daddy, wow, he really loves that little girl. I betcha he will be balling his eyes out on her wedding day.
Big Sister:
Baby Brother:
And because when I get started, I can't stop:
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