Taking photos of my kids seems like an easy task, but actually they’re my worst clients. They were all born with a camera in their face and I think they’ve grown quite tired of being photographed. It seems as though they are completely against the idea of mommy taking a nice photo of the three of them together.

I took them out for a “quick 15 minute session.” Of course that’s how long I told the hubby it would take.

I was wrong.

Very, very wrong.

I tried every trick in the book and am convinced they have heard it all.

Anyhoo… this is the best I could get. Not smiling, but at least looking (albiet in different directions, but I will take what I can get).

The next frame was this.

I love little bare feet. I’ve been wanting a shot like this for quite some time, so I’m glad they cooperated.

This little guy is simply perfect.

Today I’m going to let the images speak for themselves.

I love my job.

No, really.

I think some days I’m the luckiest person to be able to meet and photograph such wonderful people. Take this family for instance. Not only are they beautiful, they are some of the funnest people I’ve met.

Is funnest even a word?

I meet the “M” family out at Willow Grove beach for their lifestyle session. They were the perfect family. Little Miss “A” was the easiest little girl I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing. I think she’s destined to be a model someday. I know I say this about my own daughter, but this Miss A had some amazing modeling skills. Not a single shot of her turned out bad. Her little brother wasn’t too far behind either. He was a ball of energy with plenty of smiles to go with it.

Thanks for letting me photograph your family. I had a great time and hope you enjoy your images!!

Oh how I love this family!!

I’ve been photographing the T family since Mrs. T was pregnant with baby G over a year ago. I did her maternity session, her newborn session and G’s four month session. I can’t believe how much she’s grown! She just celebrated her first birthday a few weeks ago.  Even though it was snowing/raining at the session, we still managed to have a great time. They were such troopers with me making them do crazy things in the snow. I think having the snow made it that much more special. We’ve had a crazy winter here and it’s not very often that you see snow on the ground in the parks in Longview.

Thanks T family for letting me capture your beautiful family!

Hope you enjoy your preview!

ALOHA!

Announcing the contest for best image of 2008. I wanted to pick one from each session, but there were just so many that I had to narrow it down. I had an unbiased opinion (my hubby) who helped me select my images.

The winner will receive a framed 16X20 of the image. Also, for anyone who votes and books a session you will receive a free 16X20 of an image from your session. You must book your session before the contest ends, though to get the super cool dealy-O.

To vote, please make a comment below in the comment box for whatever number you are voting for. Please no fake email addresses and only one vote per person. My system can track these things, so please no cheaty cheaty or your vote won’t count.

Contest will end on January 10th, 2009 at midnight.

Have fun and get all your friends, family, coworkers and enemies involved. Okay, well maybe not enemies, but you get the idea 😉

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Edited to add: Please post in the comment box right below here. Some people were commenting on another blog post.

Comments are moderated, so please don’t keep re-posting them.Your comments will appear within 24 hours.

I will only post one vote per person. Comments are moderated to prevent people from spamming my site.

Good luck!! (comment below)