One of my favorite things is when a fabulous woman approaches me and says. "I have an idea". It just about immediately makes my day.
When D'Arcy let me know a few of her ideas for a shoot with her girls. I was instantly on board.
She said she loves her girls in the morning, all snuggly and cute. We thought we'd make a studio shoot into a big comfy white bed, and let the girls play.
So much fun and I love our results. Such beautiful girls and such a great way to keep me on my toes.
I've been dying to share, and just haven't found the time.
Meet Ella and Molly.
Best of 2009: Children
This just may be the perfect time to do a best of 2009 post.
I'm going to start off with children. Because children are beautiful, and full of inspiration.
Here are twelve of my personal favorite outdoor children shots from 2009.
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Double Trouble
I'd like to introduce you to Madison and Laine. Two of my favorites for sure.
How many times have I photographed them? Well, lets just say... a lot.
Do they have personality and attitude??? Oh yah! Do I love it!?! Absolutely.
Do we bribe them every time with candy... yup. Do we feel bad about it? Nope.
I think this series may be my favorite ever with them.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Pretty fancy nailpolish Laine, "yes, I see it, yes... Very pretty! Oh of course, I love it."
Oh Meigan!
I used to work as a lifeguard/swimming instructor.
I would end up at the pool, irritated to be getting into my bathing suit, dreading the cold unfriendly water. Pick up my clipboard, scramble together a lesson plan and head down the deck begrudgingly. In every instance, no matter how bad my day had been, regardless of what kind of foul mood I was in at the time... as soon as those little people saw me, and started chirping in "hi teacher" with their ears poking out of their swim caps, goggles too big and crooked... it would have been inhuman not to brighten up. It was impossible to be cranky with 5 year olds eager to learn, eyes wide with excitement and anticipation. I would crack, smile and even laugh.
They got me. Every time.
My swim instructing days are long since over, and I often missed the innocence and pure beauty that kids bring to the world. How fitting then, that I photograph children now on a regular basis.
Yesterday I was having a bad day, one of those days. I was trying to pull myself around, pull my boots up... when along came Meigan and it all melted away. What a gorgeous little creation. What a joy to photograph. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite images of a spirited, wonderful child, who in a blink of the eye, melted away any negativity and made me forget all about myself.
What a fabulous job I have, and no, I don't miss the pool.
