More of the Hooligans, less Shenanigans!

A few more pics of Jaxon and "B" here-

B- GORGEOUS...and she was absolutely FLIRTING with the Camera- watch out parents!!!

Jax...not my favorite shoot for several reasons.

Number one being- Jaxon spent the hour before the shoot with one of his favorite people in the universe- Grandpa! With this particular grandpa I have to remember, unless I specifically forbid an activity, treat, outting etc... it is FAIR GAME! On this day I forgot to forbid anything that would stain his face...forgot...or...didn't think I would ever need to forbid such a strange thing...but one Cherry shaved ice later- Jaxon was stained red from tip to toe! Especially his lips!
Also, as I was editing this shoot, it just sort of took on a old school edit. The pictures just all sort of screamed- Vintage! Vintage!
So as you can see with B, she looks like a little 20's model. Jaxon... well...love the kid to death, but it's just not his best look!

Anyway, Enjoy!














And for the Vintage Crowning Glory-

Shenanigans and Hooligans!

Oh these two! My little guy Jaxon has a best friend "B". They carpool to school three times and have 2-3 playdates a week. They definately have a love/hate relationship, especially now that they are realizing that boys don't always play like girls, and girls don't always play like boys. None-the-less, they are hysterical. They are both WAY TOO SMART for their own good, and could out-talk most 20 year olds.
Anyway, B's mom and I both wanted a few Easter pictures of our kiddos so we decided to kill 2 birds with one stone and take them out together. I would hate to call that a "mistake" cause they sure had a good time, but taking those two knuckleheads out together made for an interestings shoot!
Before you look at these pictures, know that I did actually get some good ones (mostly of B) but I will upload those later- These were two funny to wait!

Silly Buddys


On this one, their fake smiles were just killing us, so we said, "Okay, just hold hands and laugh for us!"
This is what we got.




This one is my favorite. I told them to both hide behind the tree. When I counted to three I wanted them each to stick their head out one side and smile. Right as I was about to take the picture I realized my memory card was full and had to change it. They were whispering and giggling behind the tree (Whispering and giggling is nothing new to them, so I didn't think much of it...) but when I got all ready to go again, and counted to 3, this is the plan they had cooked up!
B's mom and I couldn't stop laughing!

Love this Family!

Of Course I do! He's one of my 4 favorite brothers, and she's one of my 4 favorite sister in laws!
We didn't get much shoot time, nor really the right time of day because the kiddos were still on Minnesota time, but we made it happen, which was no small feat! K is not much got being told what to do, and baby J did not appreciate the grass, or the sun...but mostly the grass!
I love you guys and your pics... You are BE-U-TEE-FUL!!!

Little J

Well, this little beauty turned 1, so I can't call her "baby J" anymore. Guess it's "Little J" Now.
I can't believe how gorgeous this girl continues to be, but it shouldn't be surprising...if you only knew her mom!
She was NOT happy during our shoot (shoot time was also nap time) but we still got some good ones...Such is the life of a one year old at a photoshoot, right?
Hope you Love em' Marie!










Two different versions of this next pic....I liked both!

More, More, More!

It's December...photographically speaking...shouldn't I be less busy? Just wondering...Anywoo...
Here are a couple pictures that I turned in for a photo assignment so I happen to have them edited! (No Marie, the others aren't ready yet, and yes, I PROMISE to tell you as soon as they are!!!) :o)
I love these two families- my HS best friend turned Sis-In-Law when she married my older bro, and my best friend in the ward! Both fantastically beautifully sassy ladies!
So, I will probably upload more pictures from these shoots when I have more time, but for now, enjoy!

First- two of Marie's three-







My Gorgeous nieces and their parents' legs-

The Fastest kid in the West Strikes again!

PHEW! I am absolutely amazed at the pictures from this shoot-- I adore them! The reason I am amazed is that baby L, true to the nickname I gave her during our Father's Day and Halloween shoots, is STILL RIDICULOUSLY FAST! Not only is she fast, she's got some serious stamina, and she's persistant! I didn't think she stopped moving the ENTIRE shoot, so these pictures are a gift from heaven! She also would have given anything to jump in either the lake or the stream with the ducks, and was not happy with any of us for thwarting her!

PS- Keep scrolling down, I uploaded 3 new shoots!

For Krystle

I LOVE THIS FAMILY! They came to me as a referral, and have been so fun to shoot ever since. You will never find little Miss K without a huge grin on her face, and you will never find mom or dad doing anything but loving every minute of it! They are gorgeous, easy to work with, and fun! Here's your sneak Krystle, Hope you love them!

For Trina

Seriously? Yes...this family IS as GORGEOUS in person as they appear in these pictures! I have photographed little Mr. K. twice before this, and both times he was none to happy to see me...this shoot started out the same way...K quite unhappy, and mom and dad both assuring me that it is TOTALLY unlike him not to laugh and smile. Well, I had my doubts until about halfway through the shoot. K came out of his shell with a fury and never looked back. He laughed, smiled, giggled, danced, ran and then did it all again! I am loving these urban shoots, and all the pictures seem to scream to me to do some fun edits...so that is mostly what you see here!











I LOVE this picture! Dad is smiling at mom, mom is smiling at K, and K is NOT HAPPY!