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Yearly Archives: 2008

The Photographer’s Other Child

Another title to this post might be, “How NOT to bribe your two year old.”

My daughter has been home sick all week, so I have to cut her a little slack. But she’s feeling better today, and naturally I wanted to play with my new light some more, so I tried to talk her into posing for a few minutes. She was less than somewhat interested. So then I thought, “Hmmm. She’s two now. Maybe she will work for treats!” I offered her a lollipop IF she would sit still for a second. What was I thinking? Clearly, you don’t even say the word lollipop to a two year old unless you are seconds away from unwrapping it and handing it to her. Stupid mommy.

So, in case you could not figure it out on your own … pink dress = before lollipop. Blue shirt = after lollipop. I’ll remember that next time.

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The Photographer’s Child

I often have a client say, “You must have so many photos of your kids all over your house!” Well, yes, I do. But probably not as many as one might think, considering my kids are so over me and my camera. They usually roll their eyes when they see my lens cap come off.

I thought I’d share a representative sample of the kinds of images I get when I actually ask my kids to pose for me. Tonight, the big brown truck showed up with a new light set-up (a Westcott Spiderlite TD5, for the photographers who might be interested). That seemed like the perfect excuse to let my boys stay up a little later to pose play.

Luckily, they were fascinated with this gigantic light in my living room, so I actually got an ounce or two of cooperation without major bribery. I actually got a few portraits I love! But I still got a few goofy faces. That’s a photographer’s child for you!

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Another Birthday Girl! | Roswell Children’s Photographer

I know this mom has been waiting so anxiously for her full sneak peek!

Miss A is a year old! She is a Milestones baby, and it has been a pleasure and an honor to be her photographer this year. From the first time I met her, those sapphire blue eyes stole my heart. She is dainty and sweet, with just the right amount of spark under that gentle personality.

She’s learned to walk recently, and all us parents know what that means … don’t pin her down! Her mom and dad and I found a few tricks and treasures to entice her to sit still for a second during her session, and only for a second! I love this age so much. I love seeing these babies blossom into children, to see them discover miraculous things in ordinary moments. What a blessing to experience the magic of childhood with them!

D Family, thank you, thank you. I have loved getting to know you and your precious baby girl this year. I hope I have the opportunity to be your photographer in the years to come. And I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! I’ll have your full presentation on the way very soon!

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H.

Sometimes I wish I could share the names of the kids I photograph, because some of them have the cutest names!!! And some of them just LOOK like their names. I love seeing how their moniker suits their personality so perfectly. And how that name will grow with them, how they will make it their own, how their personal identity will develop over the years.

But alas, I don’t want to start breaking my rule now about names on the blog. So “H” is all you get to know about this charming young man.

He was a very curious, observant little guy. He wanted to check out every inch of the historic home where we held his session. It took a lot to coax a smile out of him, but we got a few beautiful ones. What a personality he has, and he is a smart one, too!

I had a great time playing with you, H! Please tell your Mommy I said Thank You for our playdate!

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