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Hold on to your ovaries ladies… this baby is gorgeous. You’ll see why when you see her beautiful parents in a minute. I have been lucky enough to have taken pictures for this family quite a bit over the last three years. They are wonderful friends and man are their kids cute! Enjoy!
So you’ll noticed that I copied my own shot on this one but I have wanted to use it for a baby since I took it with the pupsters!
I know this a weird title for a blog post on a photography blog but stay with me:
I LOVE movement in photographs. I think it helps add life into images. It can add a sense of whimsy and fun as well! I often get my clients to walk for me, run, jump, and skip. You get the drift. Of course, I usually stick to age appropriate behavior. I don’t tend to get my engaged couples to jump on the bed…. I usually reserve that for the kiddos (side note: I am not saying that you are too old to bounce once you hit a certain age…I am still quite fond of jumping on the trampoline). I have heard rumors that Bill Gates has a padded trampoline room. Who knows if it is true but it certainly sounds like fun! It especially sounds like fun to a mom of toddlers. Those rainy days can be hard to fill (thank you Cartwheels and Coffee).
Anyway, back on topic:
People sometimes look at me like I am crazy when I ask them to do such things but I love it as much as I love a good hard laugh in photographs (That is another time that I get some crazy looks). When I say “Could you just look at each other and laugh? I know that you are going to feel silly but then you will laugh for real and it will be beautiful.” I am sure that my clients think that I am crazy but it’s all to get you guys comfortable with the camera, to get you comfortable with me and to interact with each other during family or an engagement shoot. Ryan (my brother who second shoots with me) always cringes when I say “Just pretend like you like each other.” Of course, I am joking and it helps lighten the mood. We have to make you all comfortable somehow! Anyway, I hope this preps you for when I am getting you to truck down the street for the 6th time to get the shot!!
You all have a fabulous day!
Here are a few examples:
I adore the “H” family. I have known their mommy for years. It is always such a blast to catch up and see how things are going. I have also been photographing the big “H” since he was one so it is fun to see all of his changes. Since the family added a new little one into the mix, we had to document the occasion! I hope that you all enjoy! On a different note, I adore your comments. Please keep them coming and don’t be offended if it takes me a while to “approve” them. I get about 250 spam comments a day and there really isn’t a super quick way to sort through them (at least that I have found) so eventually your comments will be up for all their glory. Definitely know that I appreciate them completely!!
All the best,
Meghan
There are certainly times when it takes a little while for things to get going when shooting a toddler! As a children’s photographer and a mom to two toddlers, I am completely aware that it takes a bit for kiddos to warm up. I get some of my favorite pictures of the shoot during this “warm-up” phase. They are always so funny but, of course, after a little while they get used to the camera and then eventually forget that I am even there. When you are getting your children ready for a shoot, make sure to get them excited about me coming over to photograph them. If they start to think of it like I am coming over to play, sometimes that helps a bit to ease into the shoot. I always try to meet the kiddos without my camera so that they get more comfortable with me without a giant camera in hand. There is definitely an art to photographing young children!
I love the movement and laughter in this next one:
Here is an outtake from our Valentine’s day this year. We had a great day surrounded by wonderful friends and family. We, also, had the adorable Buggy here to play with the kids all day. I seriously think I need another child at all times to interact with my kids. I was completely amazed at how much easier the day was:)!!!! I adore this image of my baby Em and her best buddy. Hope you like it!
XO
Meg
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this family. They rock and the kids have definitely gotten used to me photographing them. Z is a little model in the making. Again, my job was super easy… simply watching this beautiful family. How fun is that? I hope that you guys enjoy!
Best,
Meghan
I couldn’t decide which one of these last two to post!!!
This shoot happened on one of those winter days that you can’t tell if it is going to be beautiful or a complete downpour the next second. Some shoots are laid back and some are completely full energy… this one was definitely the latter of the two. We had a great time running around the farm and got a ton of shots that were full of energy. The boys and their mom could not possibly be any cuter so my job was super easy on this one! I can’t wait to see you guys again soon! Hopefully, the next time we shoot, it will be a bit warmer for us:)!
Best,
Meghan
I am seriously so lucky… I have the world’s best clients! Each shoot is so much fun because I love meeting new people and getting glimpses into their lives and families. I am such a family oriented person that I really love being able to capture families. This shoot was no exception with a stunningly, beautiful little girl and her equally gorgeous parents!! Not only is she cute but I don’t think she really minds having her picture taken either!! I hope you guys enjoy!
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