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One of my favorite families ever. I love them as if they are my own. Each and every one of them. I am a lucky girl to have them in my life <3
…. oh and Nino smiled… not because I jumped around like a fool, or said silly words… I like to think it’s because he loves me
This month our blog circle theme is How I View Close Up Portraiture. Well, I have to admit… that’s pretty much where I live… close up. I constantly have to remind myself to back up… to include people’s waists, and legs and even feet. For the longest time I am certain that none of the people I photographed had feet
I decided to give my children a well deserved break from my camera, and instead I chose some close ups of a gorgeous senior I recently worked with. If you’ve never shot a senior, you’re missing out. They listen, they want to be there…. it’s a win-win for both of us.
Without further adieu, here is the gorgeous Vanessa, Class of 2014.
Please take a minute to see how my very talented friend, Kristen, of Harley Madison Photography views Close Up Portraiture
Lovely girl, Dana! And I enjoy shooting my kids but BOY was it a nice change to photograph a senior who was excited to get in front of my camera and was able to follow my every direction! Agreed on that!
haha! Kids who listen and want to be there!!! What a beautiful young woman. That second image is just breathtaking … the light and tones are really stunning and complement her natural beauty so well.
I need to get my hands on some seniors … for my own sanity! Beautiful shots, Dana! I’m sure she loved these!
She’s beautiful! And I love your close-up work, Dana! I’ve often thought about how much better a senior (and a senior girl, especially!) would be at taking direction. Gorgeous work!
She is gorgeous and you brought out her sweet personality just beautiful. I am sure she is thrilled with her pictures. <3
Gorgeous portraits and such a beautiful girl! What a treat to have an enthusiastic subject! I especially love the 3rd. She just pops out full of life and vibrant color. Beautiful!
i’ve always said that if i ever go into business, i’ll target seniors. what a joy it must have been to photograph this lovely girl and you did a beautiful job. i adore the color and dof in the last image.
Four boys. What do you do when you’re going to photograph four little boys all under the age of seven? You find a wide open are where they can run, and have fun, and then that’s when you can capture the magic of four amazing little boys. Thanks for sharing the afternoon, and your boys with me <3
Another month… Another installment of Letters to our Children. This month we decided to add a theme to our posts….exploration.
Dear Livie, Ryan and Michael,
Sometimes I think we get caught up in our day to day lives… school, homework, sports, etc. But we need to have a little unexpected fun, to explore something new. And that is what I had in mind when I took you out of school early this past week and drove just over the border to Wisconsin to go apple picking. Somehow, we’ve never done this… we go to pumpkin patches every year, but we’ve never been apple picking. I think our Monday afternoon exploration may have led to a new tradition for our family!
xoxo,
Mommy
Please take a few minutes to follow the circle around to see what my talented friend Corinne has to say
Dana, these are awesome!! Don’t you love when you find new gems, that somehow.. you have just always seemed to miss? You rocked the full sun! <3
It’s September, and that means a new Letters to Our Children post from me and my friends from the Clickin’ Moms Forum. This month, I’m writing to my oldest son, Ryan.
Dear Ryan,
It’s now September which means school has been underway for a couple of weeks now. I still have to catch myself from saying that you’re in Kindergarten; I can’t believe you’re already in first grade. And so far, you’re handling it like a champ. I thought it might be difficult for you transitioning from half days to full days, but each and every day when you walk out that door, you always have the biggest smile on your face, and I know it’s been another great day in first grade!
Right before school, we went on our family vacation… our road trip to Hilton Head Island, SC. It was so fun to watch you having so much fun. The beach, the pool the sand…. you loved it all. And you were so good on the long sixteen hour ride to South Carolina. I hope that it is a vacation that you will always remember!
I thought I’d include some of our vacation pictures of you having the best time in South Carolina, because if there’s anything I want you to remember about it, was how much fun we had…. and how we can’t wait to go back!
I love you to the moon and back Ryan Matthew!
xoxo,
Mommy
Please take a few moments to follow the circle around to see what everyone has to say, up next is my very talented friend, Danika