As you can see from the assortment of shots in this album, I’ve been looking at these two girls through a camera lens their entire lives, and it’s so crazy to realize that this is their “’tween to teen” week. You see, these beautiful girls, Madeleine and Aryssa, are my nieces, and they were born exactly one week apart thirteen years ago! One birthday was celebrated last weekend, and the other celebrates hers this weekend. I decided this milestone deserved a ‘tween to Teen / Cousin photoshoot, so that’s precisely what we did recently. It was so much fun to hang out with these two. To me, they are the perfect picture of thirteen…gorgeous with a new level of maturity and yet still seeking opportunities for childlike fun! I’m so proud of them both and know their teen years are going to be one big adventure for them AND their parents William & Emily and Gara & John! :) Happy 13th Birthday, Maddie Moo & ‘Ryssa Roo! Your Aunt Dot loves you both immensely! You may remember this cutie from a shoot I did a year ago: http://dtrphotography.weebly.com/sessions/edgar-is-2 Back then, he was turning two years old. Oh how he’s grown in just one year! Now, Edgar is three and quite the busy little boy! One thing hasn’t changed though… with those eyes and that smile, I am still convinced he’s going to be quite the high school heartthrob for a lot of teen girls one of these days! Thanks to Edgar’s mama, Carolina Nava, for giving me this opportunity again and big sister, Carolina Nava-Chavarria for interpreting for me. It was my pleasure to spend some time with your family again! Feliz cumpleaños, Edgar! :) When Denise Brown asked me to take pictures of her grandbaby, Owen, for his first birthday, she quickly let me know that “he moves around a LOT, and she’d just be happy with one good one.” Well, I must agree… Owen IS a busy little baby boy, but, oh my, how cute he is! He has beautiful big blue eyes, and an even bigger personality to match them (...especially when water is involved)! It’s very clear that he has everyone in his family wrapped around his little finger, and understandably so! I had tons of fun with this shoot! Hopefully, these pictures will bring plenty of smiles. Happy Birthday next week, sweet Owen! I know your parents, Jennifer and Grayson, are SO very proud of you! It took two different June afternoons (unpredictable summer storms) to get this session done, but I just look at it as “bonus time” with this fabulous teen. That’s right…as of May 2016, Josie Yeargin has now moved from being a ‘tween to having full-blown “teen” status! Woohoo! How exciting! I didn’t really know her that well until now, but here’s what I’ve learned…. Josie is a girl with lots of personality who isn’t afraid to talk with grown-ups about school, sports, books, etc. She was also willing to try anything I suggested for this session…even kicking off our shoes and getting in the creek! :) Thanks for trusting me to capture some moments to celebrate this latest family milestone, Kim Yeargin. I enjoyed my time with your new teenager immensely! Happy (belated) 13th birthday, Josie! No matter how you slice it, one thing I know for sure….there’s truly nothing more important than family. Recently, I was reminded of this notion when I had the honor of capturing the Baston Family (a Mother’s Day gift to the Matriarch) on beautiful family land. After my time with them, it’s abundantly clear to me that Mike & Vickie sincerely treasure each and every branch and leaf of their family tree. Quotes like “God sure did bless me with all of these folks, didn’t He?” (Mike) and “I definitely want a picture with our daughters-in-law. These are the women I prayed for for our boys!” (Vickie) How inspiring…that’s a strong root system right there! Here are some of the highlights from the session involving 23 people, and I appreciate each one for their willingness and patience as the summer heat bore down on us! Thanks for the opportunity, Jodie! Thanks to all of you for allowing me to capture a few moments of your extended family's life! Hanging out with the Bastons was my pleasure! |
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