When you let your child be themself for a while during the photo session, you’re sure to get one of the most amazing smiles ever (like below)…not forced, not asked for; but the one that you get when you least expect it and it just feels so awesome when you get it:)
How many times have we stood in front of our children asking them to pose & say ‘cheese’ and the like? I know it’s 1 too many times if you’re like me:) I decided to post this photograph up of my daughter so that you could experience with me the importance of capturing our children exactly how they are at different stages in their life. Believe me, when my daughter’s entering college, I’ll be more appreciative to relish in her ‘true’ personality from days past than ones that were forced by me or others. One of the reasons I love children’s photography so much is that when I was a little girl (until middle school & high school) I was a serious, serious kid. All I would do was give the photographers these stern expressions and they’d try and try to no avail. Fortunately, my mother was fond of capturing me just as I was and didn’t force it. That’s what I’d recommend to other mom’s out there b/c look at what you might have missed if you were forcing smiles. That look of my daughter above is one she does like she’s looking inside of your soul:) I’m so glad I caught this b/c it’s an expression I never want to forget…because smiles are a dime a dozen.
This little guy and his mother were the most precious, ever! We had our session earlier this summer and we’re reviewing photographs right now for our order. The mom sent me a message asking if she could see a particular photograph in color (because I had only shown it in B&W).
Anyway…..When I first reviewed this image it showed up in my ‘head’ as a B&W photo. But, WOW! Is the reaction I now have of the image in color.
Thanks Mama B. You did good!
Recently I met up Downtown with these adorable girls and their charming mother. We started off just chatting about girl stuff and the next thing you know we were laughing and carrying on. That’s the kind of thing that I love to have happen, you know:) And, it makes me grin inside when that carries over to the photographs.
I haven’t finished editing the photos from our session, but I wanted to post a quick sneak peak of the three girls together. More to come soon.
With Love,
A
This little boy was such a joy to photograph! He was so easy going (and I remember during the session I wondered if it was for real) because of his age. He didn’t seem to mind anything that we tried. I can’t wait to see him when he’s walking:)
Today was such a wonderful day. We had family over for the evening and we all went to our Annual Church Easter Egg Hunt. My sister-in-law and I were enjoying every minute of dressing our little ones up for Easter. And, in typical McWatty fashion…we were late for the celebration. We were lucky that the Easter Egg Hunt coordinators were running behind, too:) I decided to take my daughter out for some photographs of her in her Easter dress she’ll be wearing to church tomorrow. I didn’t want to forget this Easter with her because the other day when I woke up and looked at her, it was as if she had become a big girl overnight. And, my heart just sank. Being a mother is the most wonderful and fulfilling gift and sad all in one.
My passion for photography needed a jump-start. And, she was the perfect muse to put me back in check. Ever loved so much it hurts?
One of my close friends referred this family to me for a photo session and I’m so glad they did. As it turns out, they go to Church where my daughter goes to Christian School. I didn’t find that out until the end of our session, but I feel that it was a God thing we ended up taking photographs that day.
Seeing the love of Christ with this family was so encouraging. They’re beautiful AND sweet. What more could you ask for?
I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this little monkey since he was a baby…and, now he’s walking and talking and everything else. Well, he’s actually been walking since before he was 1, but that’s another subject. All I have to say to lil C now when taking his photograph is, “Climb up on this…and climb up on that.” He’s oh-so-the-best climber and he makes it look so easy.
Our session began with Mr. C wanting to hold onto a can of almonds that he wouldn’t relinquish. Mom and I hid then and I snuck them in my bag, which kept him peanut free the remainder of the session. Here are some of the precious photographs from our day! Love you both:)
So, I say as quick as you can because I better post soon before <poof>! The sounds of Colbie Caillat are playing. The lights are dim…and I realize I seriously need to post quickly and get back to editing. My heart melted with Miss E like drizzling butter. More to come soon…
