SubscribeRemember the rules?
1. No moving to get better light or a better shot.
2. No getting their attention. Just sit, wait and watch.
I had so much fun doing this that I think I’ll try again this week. It’s great to get pictures of your kiddos without having to try at all.
And, don’t you worry all you cloth diaper fans…we are still on the bandwagon but it was wash day!
I decided today that I was going to pick 2 places to sit in my house, with my camera.
The rules were simple:
1. I couldn’t ‘move’ to get better light or a better shot
2. I couldn’t try to get their attention. I had to just sit, wait and watch.
My first place was the kitchen table. Breakfast was over but this was like a mid-morning snack. I’ll be back later with location #2…the playroom corner.
August 25, 2010 - 7:57 pm - so sweet! She loves that baby doll!
August 28, 2010 - 8:44 am - What a great idea! You got some cool shots.
Sometimes, when days are rough around here and my loving chilren have just about turned every head on my hair grey, I find solice in naptime. I kiss their little heads, shut their doors and say a little prayer for my sanity. Then I come downstairs to my computer, sit in my grandmothers red velvet chair, open up i-tunes and crank up Andrea Bocelli as loud as it will go and away I go. To my happy place. I edit and look. I see pictures in a new light. I clear my head and just enjoy. Sometimes, I close my eyes and just listen to the quietness filled with beautiful music. I take a deep breath and relax. A meditation of sorts that sends me to some alter universe of enlightenment. Today, I did just that. And, look what I found. I love them so. 
And then, as quickly as it started, it’s over. A little voice through the monitor and the sound of an opening and closing bedroom door upstairs takes me out of my trance and back into reality. Until tomorrow my friend. Where, once again, I find peace.
August 17, 2010 - 3:02 pm - Oh, Erin... These are absolutely beautiful. I'm so sad that Nala may not be with us much longer. But I'm so thankful for your friendship and talent to capture my sweet "puppy" for me. I love this dog. And I love these photos. Thank you for brightening my day, sweet friend!
August 19, 2010 - 3:25 pm - i am scared of the days that my children no longer take naps....glad you get some stillness to just breathe.
We got up bright and early yesterday morning for this little guys photos. Good thing, we managed to beat the heat(for the most part) and catch him before his morning nap. He was wonderfully charming and had the most adorable dimples. Can you tell where he gets them from? 
And, thanks to my lovely friend Marti for helping me out on this session. It’s getting harder to jump up and down with this big ‘ole belly of mine!
August 16, 2010 - 6:44 am - This is awesome! The fmaily look so good and I love little T he is so precious! Wonderful photos, but now I am jelouse and want my own photo shoot for my family.
30 seconds. That’s what I get. What happened to my sweet babe that loved my camera? I really just wanted to capture her spunk and innocence. Somehow, in 30 seconds, I managed to get just that.
Spunk(aka:attitude)
Innocence:
August 12, 2010 - 8:25 pm - Adorable!
Isn’t that beautiful?
Nothing touches my heart more than seeing a mother with her daughter. I had never experienced a feeling quite like that until I had my own daughter. It’s something that takes your breath away. This was no exception. This momma had an air of confidence that can only be described as love. True love. She fed her baby as if it were second nature. And she just had this sense of completeness. It’s hard to describe but beautiful to witness. 
Thank you for inviting me into your home and allowing me to capture such a precious bundle. Hopefully, when the newborn fog has risen and sleeping hours return, these pictures will serve as memories of those fleeting hours that will never be again. 
August 9, 2010 - 3:02 pm - I LOVE the one on the pink heart. These pictures are fantastic!
wait for it…
This is a beautiful family on the inside and out and their little guy is following in their footsteps.
August 4, 2010 - 8:22 am - My Grandson is so adorable! Beautiful family to say the least. Great photos Erin!
August 4, 2010 - 8:25 am - Erin - They look awesome! I love my little blue-eyed boy!
August 4, 2010 - 8:35 am - Just shared them with my office staff! They wanted me to copy the photos for them - ha-ha. He is so beautiful.
August 4, 2010 - 9:11 am - The pictures are great and Samuel gets cuter everyday. Love all 3 of them.
August 4, 2010 - 9:44 am - Precious little man! Thanks for the wonderful pictures of our special kids Erin!
August 4, 2010 - 11:01 am - So beautiful! Stephanie and Brad, you are wonderful parents!
August 4, 2010 - 11:12 am - These are just beautiful pics of a beautiful family!
August 9, 2010 - 4:45 pm - Sooo cute!! Brad Peterson....who would have thunk!! What a blessing and what a beautiful family.
And, perhaps, my favorite…
Thanks again guys for letting me come out. He is just beautiful!
July 29, 2010 - 1:37 pm - I love them! Thanks so much!!!
July 31, 2010 - 6:40 am - What a beautiful baby and what amazing images!!
On our little trip out of town, I decided to do a spur of the moment mini session with my kiddos. With being sick forever, I just didn’t have the energy to get them all dressed up and go out. Shame on me, I know. I was prepared for my son’s “i hate your camera” attitude but, what I wasn’t prepared for, was my diva daughter and her “i’m 17 months going on 16 and you had better get away from me” attitude. Ahhh…what it’s like to have a glimpse into the future! But, my little man came through for me and rocked it out. 
The great thing about photography is that I have been able to reconnect with so many people from my past. This little guys mama and I grew up together and boy, how our lives have changed since high school. He was so sweet and wonderful and, if she had let me, I would have taken him home with me. Don’t you think he would be a good addition? 
And, I’ll tell you what, as fun as it was to go to Houston for this session, I sure don’t miss the humidity and traffic! I’ll be back in the next couple of days with many more of this little guy but in the meantime, make sure to leave him some comments and tell him how cute he is! 
July 25, 2010 - 3:08 pm - So cute! Can't wait to see the rest!
July 25, 2010 - 3:54 pm - Jamie/Jason, He's precious--can hardly wait to get my hands on him!
July 25, 2010 - 4:26 pm - Great picture Erin! Jackson is just so cute... I don't think he could take a bad pic!
July 25, 2010 - 6:51 pm - Too cute! Looks just like his daddy.
July 25, 2010 - 6:55 pm - Aw, I love it!! Can't wait to see the rest!
July 25, 2010 - 7:59 pm - He is soooooo cute!!! Great picture. I can't wait to see some more.
July 25, 2010 - 8:15 pm - Jamie, He is absolutely precious - I can't wait to see him in person. Enjoy every minute. Jan T
July 26, 2010 - 5:29 am - He the cutest baby EVER!!
July 26, 2010 - 6:16 am - He is absolutely adorable!
July 26, 2010 - 11:06 am - So precious. :) I love the antique feel.
July 26, 2010 - 11:21 am - So sweet!
July 26, 2010 - 11:59 am - Great photo! What a little sweetie he is :)
by Erin
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