Category Archives: Family portraits

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Rewind – The Kids of 2011

Posted in Blog, Children's Portraits, Family portraits, Seniors, studio

 

This time of year it’s all about the kids. Big Kids, little kids, kids without a care in the world, those who are struggling to survive.

I’ve been so fortunate this year to photograph all the above.

Newborns hardly able to focus but knowing their Mom’s voice, all the way to high school seniors. The high school kids in the area are fabulous. Full of life, ambition, talented in so many ways. It’s scary to be leaving the nest right now, but the possibilites are endless. The world is truly your oyster!

And then my favorite kids. Again, from Hole in the Wall Camp in Ashford. Struggling with life threatening illness and yet these kids had the biggest and easiest smiles, pleasant and eager to please. I keep these special kids in my prayers every night.

All the kids are mixed in this page.  Kids with studio sessions, windblown sessions, beach sessions, fashion sessions, at local landmarks. They are all just kids.

 

 

 

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Family Portraits–Git ‘er Done!

Posted in Family portraits, Weddings

There really is no better time than right now.

Every excuse has been said before: the kids are too little, we’ll get it done when they are bigger; Mom and Dad are going to be here for only a few days; it’s hard to get Junior away from his soccer schedule; Lil Miss is tied up with band and dance and her sleepovers.

If you’ve said these excuses to yourself: STOP and listen!  The kids WILL only get bigger–TOO fast! And yes, Mom and Dad will only be here for a little while. The kid are too busy–isn’t it time to be together for an hour or so?? It’s doubtful that Junior will miss something he can’t make up in the next practice, and if Lil Miss skips a note, is it the end of the world? No.

 

 

It’s a known fact that children — of ALL ages — feel more loved and have higher self esteem when they see themselves in pictures around your house.

 

 

Canvas makes a very grand statement of love when it’s shown prominently in your living room or den.  For a limited time, it is on SALE.

Is there someplace that represents your family more than any other place? Do it there.

You’ll never regret it. And if you put it off, you WILL regret it.

 

(with thanks to the Rowan and Mason families)

And now to get my own family together–I’m as guilty as anyone. Something about the shoemaker’s children…..

 

 

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