Children, Families

Tara’s Family~Sapulpa Family Photographer

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This family was so much fun!

We were racing against the clock a little bit, this is the darkest session I have done!

Tara actually came to see her new little niece and scheduled a session with me while here. I am so glad she did!

I loved how well the sisters got along.

The love they had for each other really showed. Beautiful.

I loved this look, could not help it.

Such a cutie!

Loved how they made each other laugh!

Sisters

Getting her sisters. She really liked this game.

In Daddy’s arms.

Such a character!

My Family, Personal

Sisters

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I just did a session of a family of six with four girls. It brought back so many memories of the laughter and joking that went on in my house with my three older sisters!

The way they interacted with their mom made me laugh and think. Do boys do this when they are older? Do you have the same bond with a grown son as you do with a daughter?

I have two boys and have thought about adopting more kids. I go back and forth, changing my mind weekly(or daily).

This family was beautiful to watch and I am glad that I got a chance to walk down memory lane. I have a lot to think about and I need to change my mind a couple more times today while I finish editing their session.

Here is a sneak peek into Tara’s Family session:

Littlest sister in her big sisters arms.

See, this makes me want girls again…

Families, How-To, Personal

What I want from you.

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I wanted to share my thoughts on how we can work together to make your photography session with me turn out the best pictures of you and your family.

First, relax. Children pick up on your unease and it shows on you and them in the pictures. So take a deep breath, find that happy place, and eat some chocolate if needed (it helps me).

I have two boys and they do not like to cooperate for the camera, so if your children don’t want to smile for a complete stranger it does NOT bother me! They just need a little time to get to know me.

Secondly, try to dress your children in clothing that they can get a little dirty. It is okay to dress them in nice clothes but make sure they are not so nice they can not feel free to be themselves. I love it when a child is so wrapped up in the world around them they forget I am even there! So let them explore a little bit. And that goes for the parents also. Please dress in a way that interacting with your children during the pictures will be possible.

That brings me to my third and final thought.

Interaction. I love it when parents get down with their children and interact with them during a shoot! A child receiving their parents attention gives the most beautiful smiles ever. Those looks of love really translate breathtakingly to pictures!

So when you come to a session with me be prepared to be yourself and have some fun.

Thank you.