Some of the nicest people…REALLY
Anyone that know’s this couple will say the same thing. They are super super nice. Kind, thoughtful, just nice. We all know a few of these people. Friends or family that we may not see every day, but you would do anything for them and you know they would do the same for you. When you think of them, you really wish you could carve out just a few more minutes in the day to hang out just a bit more often. I guess I’ll quit gushing. Mostly I was just excited to share such a momentous occasion with them and have a few more moments.
I am so glad you are all healthy and well. I miss you all!
Love, Leya
Catching up on June…watch to see some beautiful new life!
Remember those maternity’s from last month? We’ll this month we get to see some of the beautiful new life that comes from being pregnant. I remember those last few months and I am not one that does pregnant well, but seeing the new babies make’s it’s all worthwhile. Now I’m blessed with my little ones AND get to see my clients new little ones…and I get to sleep all night…well most nights.
This family is just adorable. I know I say this often, but it melts my heart when I see dads that are sooo involved. What a beautiful family…I know this is late, but congratulations…J’s.
Also, I am trying something different by posting storyboards instead of slideshows…please let me know what you think!! And email me if you’re comment doesn’t go through…(I got tired of going through all of the spam that seems to come from .ru addresses).
What a wonderful gift…if I do say so myself :) {Snoqualmie, WA}
Some of my favorite clients gifted their friends a session. I couldn’t think of a better gift than this. I wish my coworkers would have chipped in when I was preggo w/ my first son and pre-purchased a session for me. At the time my son was born, I didn’t know how important that moment would be and how it would change everything. Not knowing if the recipients would appreciate their gift, I called to make sure they used the session. They did and were thrilled. Of course, I was thrilled when I got to their house and met Miss A and she was already the perfect lady. Have I told you I LOVE attentive, daddies…I do. I love to see it!!
Newborns are sooo funny. They already have their definite likes, dislikes and personalities. Miss A was very alert, pretty mellow and super strong. At one point I caught her w/ her head up. Her mom being beautiful didn’t hurt either
Of course one of my fav pics was the one with grandma, mom and new lil A. I teared up when I saw the tears in the new grandmas eyes as well. It’s really at these times that you realize how important these memories are and how much I love this job!!
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When I look at the 2 girls this family has been blessed with that old Stevie Wonder song comes to mind.
Isn’t she wonderful
Isn’t she precious
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we’d be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn’t she lovely made from love
Both of these girls were just beautiful! Welcome, lil Miss A…..Hope you enjoy:
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Although I see the M’s most weeks at church (we have been making it a bit more often since I’m working less and the kids are getting older), it was so nice to see them in a new light. Their new addition (Little miss A) is so beautiful with so much sparkle.
It’s always nice to see people you know so happy and such great parents.
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The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.The E’s – some of my favorite people {Snoqualmie, WA}
I know I haven’t posted since May, which doesn’t give my clients a sense of “fame” and doesn’t give interested clients a view of my current work. Sorry! I’ll be caught up in the next month (although there is SOOOO many interesting things I’ve photographed since May so stay tuned…that said, here’s one of my latest clients….
This is the fourth year I’ve photographed the E’s. I’ve watched their little boy grow up and their little girl being born. I really do love working with my clients so that we really do feel like friends. The kids feel more comfortable and it’s so much easier for me. It really makes me love my job so much more. This time we get to see the newest addition to the family…little S. So adorable and I think it’s funny when clients ask if they can bring their dog because I’m such a dog nut and we have 2 BIG dogs on top of our already crazy life!
I’m ALWAYS excited when I can get siblings under 4 together, both looking and smiling.
Moms and dads with cameras and the photogs that are reading this know that’s sort of an elusive shot!
I included this because I remember when each of my kids used to try and EAT ME for kisses and I thought it was the most adorable thing and they don’t do it for that long!
Again, most of those that know me, know that I love the simple not posey posey pics. Kids really being themselves, looking, exploring and just being. I think those are some of the most beautiful pics.
One on my cousins once said to me that she looked back on some pics I had snapped of her son and she realized she didn’t have any profile shots except the ones I had taken and she was so glad later that she could remember this. I really believe even if you don’t have me take your pics, you should be taking the not just posed and smiling pics because that’s not always who the child is and you miss out on those little memories from this time.
I was so proud of the newest addition sitting still when we all know there a millions of things that puppies like to do besides sitting still for pics!
Sometimes, I wonder if people will get my “vision”. I LOVED this pic because little A was so worried about his new puppy. Anytime the dog left or ran to play, little A was watching and asking mom and dad. What a blessing the E’s have given him to grow up with such a wonderful dog. Personally, I think that’s one of the best gifts you can give a child…but I’m really a dog person!
Here’s the E’s
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If I was to have my perfect dream, it would include photographing the same 100 or so families over and over, year after year.
Kind of a getting paid to hang out with my friends and give them wonderful memories of their families.
The R’s would be on the top of my list. Everytime I think our time together will be so hard, because they have 4 kids that are so young and everytime I am shocked with how well behaved they are. This time we were extra lucky to meet great-grandpa who told me that the newest member of the family and him are almost exactly 90 years apart. INCREDIBLE!
Lastly, I want to show you something so FUN I learned from shooting weddings. The funny face picture. I LOVE IT! Thanks Jenica ( http://www.lemondropsphotography.com/ )…it’s in here, I promise!
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I feel like I write the same post over and over, but I have to say…I LOVE MY CLIENTS. I know some people are scared off by multiples, but I love working with siblings that are the same age especially when the are sooo happy and get along so well.
This the the 3rd time I’ve photographed this family and I LOVE
1. Seeing my pictures up on their walls
2. How they interact as a family
3. The girls playing with each other more and more as they get older
4. Their first baby (see if you can find him in the pics)
5. The light in their home
6. Mom and dads fantastic attitude and willingness to go with the flow (I think the lil one’s get so much less stressed this way)
7. and lastly…all of the cute outfits mommy dresses in them (yes I know it’s shallow, but I am a visual person
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Let me preface this by saying newborns are hard, but worth it.
Big brother is adorable and always happy. This is the 3rd time I’ve taken pics of this family and they are beautiful.
Mommy is always gracious and sweet. Let us welcome baby B. Sooo cute!!!
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A lifetime of pictures…
I have been taking this family’s pictures since the oldest girl was mommy’s bump. I love working with them. This family has such great connections and those connections are what makes it worth it to me. Have I told you lately, I LOVE my job!
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No one ever believes me! Now I have proof!
Is this a twin thing? An identical twin thing? They’ve never seemed to have that “bond” that so many people ask about. They’ve pretty much beat the crap out of each other since day 1. Now I have the video to prove it!