This was my last family session of 2015 and what a dark, rainy, winter's morning it was! You wouldn't think it though to look at this loved up family. Their pet cat was very curious about my camera and made a bold attempt to steal the show! The baby girl, however, and her many expressions was determined to be back in the limelight ;)
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I've been dying to blog this session! There's so many things I loved about it: the location, the autumnal feel, the colours, the light and the happy energy this family had together! I usually photograph younger kids, so when this lovely mom told me she had an 11 year old and a 13 year old, I didn't quite know what to expect. Turns out, these siblings were a total joy to photograph! I didn't have to chase them, tell them bad jokes or cajole smiles from them. Hell, I didn't even break a sweat on this shoot! If you've got a tween at home you'd like me to photograph, be sure to get in touch. I'd love to hear from you!
I was so impressed with these kids. They only arrived in Sweden from Germany in the spring and their English was so good they could even understand a fast-talking Irish woman! Shooting indoors in November can be challenging, but when I saw the gorgeous windows in the living room, my photographer's heart started beating extra fast! And as their home was literally a stone's throw from the water, we got to take some pictures there, too. The morning ended with a large dosage of happiness: happy parents (because the kids were happy), happy photographer (because the kids were happy) and happy kids (because, well, because they were just HAPPY!). Oh, and check out the cool letterbox - a gift from a friend when they departed Germany. Now, that's what I call an original gift :)
You never forget the first time a client invites you back to their home after a shoot for a glass of wine. This British-American family did just that and, well, I didn't want to be rude ;) I love when my families opt for a mixture of indoor and outdoor shots. When the mom booked me she said she liked my tagline, 'children's portraiture with real expressions,' and that she loves moody pictures. When the right clients find me, it's as good a feeling as when I tuck into a large bag of M&M's Peanuts :)
