I have in my computer’s blog file a number of sessions waiting to be shared. This is one that was photographed a while ago and I can’t believe I never posted it! These three sisters are absolutely stunning, don’t you think? There are some really beautiful genes in this family! The children were each perfect models in their own way. Madi, Lola, and Gwen, it was a joy to be your photographer!
Shortly before our session that evening, Abigail’s mom sent me an email that read, “Warning: Abigail will be wearing full princess regalia. She flat out refused to wear her other dress.” Ah yes, the fashion opinions of a three year old … I know them well. And I must say, I love that we shot Abigail’s portrait session in her favorite princess gown. This is who Abigail is at age three! I applaud her mommy and daddy for celebrating her and all of her young passions, because these days of gowns and tiaras are gone so quickly.
I can still think back on my oldest son at age three, and I remember vividly the red plastic firefighter hat that he wore every single day for a year. At the time, I begged him to take the hat off for our various photo ops, and most of the time he refused. Now I look back at those photographs, at that precious little red hat, and my eyes well up. I don’t remember the last time my son wore that hat. We rarely get a chance to cherish the last time our children do something precious, before leaving it behind in the memory of their childhood. But we can always cherish THIS time, these moments, reveling in the present of their childhood days.
Your Royal Highness, Princess Abigail, thank you for letting me have a little glimpse into your childhood world. It was an honor and a pleasure. One I will cherish.
Much love,
Shannon
Once again, I got the chance to spend a morning with Ava, Henry and Robert for their annual portraits. It never ceases to amaze me … seeing how children grow from year to year. Ava is becoming a young lady, a tad quiet but opening up after a few minutes. She is lovely and sweet. Henry is full of energy (like my own middle child), with a handsome, bold confidence. And Robert, who was still a baby when I saw him last year, is turning into a little boy right before our eyes. Look at those eyes!
Photographing three siblings can be a challenge, but thankfully my own three kids give me plenty of practice. Little Robert was especially reluctant to smile for me at first, but patience (and a little creative enticement from Mom and Dad) won out. Our session happened on another of our recent sweltering days so we were all glistening a little. Thankfully the park offered a tiny creek and a chance for the kids to cool off their feet in the water. I love the classic feeling to the images we captured then, with their seersucker outfits and the lush landscape.
To the D Family, as always, thank you for choosing me as your photographer. I always love working with you!
Mr. H loves trains! Many of my blog readers will recognize this fantastic family. I first met them when their son was just a bump in Mommy’s tummy. Now this handsome young man is two years old and getting more adorable by the day! His love of trains inspired the location – the Southeatern Railway Museum in Duluth, Georgia. It was the perfect setting! Though I am often partial to black and white photography, I love all the vibrant color in this session.
I am so blessed to call this family my friends as well as my clients, and it was so fun to spend an afternoon with them. We had a gorgeous, warm Spring day for our session. Fresh air … clear, crisp light … the glee and giggles of a toddler … Life doesn’t get any better than this!
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