Speaking from experience, moms are always the last people to get a picture with their children. We are the ones usually holding the camera or making sure everyone looks good or wiping up the bit of drool before the picture is taken. So here is a sneak peek (I will post more soon) of a mini-winter family session I had the privilege to shoot this warm January weekend!!
Here is your chance to win a session of your choice (family, boudoir, engagement or just because) which includes a $100 print credit!! To enter go to my facebook page and tell me why you would like a session, your worst family photography session or just say something nice. You will receive one entry for this. Now here is the fun part, you can earn extra entries for having your friends comment it or ‘like it’. Easy Peasy!! So time to call in some favours!!
The winning session must take place in Edmonton or Calgary (or yes, Red Deer).
The winning entry will be selected by the infamous random number generator and cannot be swayed by bribes or gifts (unfortunately). Contest closes on January 25 at 5pm.
Photographers have this ongoing debate about taking pictures of their own families. Some find it extremely easy and others find it the most difficult shoot they will ever do. I tend to lean towards the difficult side, but in my case I find it next to impossible to take pictures of my own kids and my niece and nephew (as they have so many better things to do than to listen to me). But for someone who went into this shoot with severe trepidation and prepared to be completely frustrated, it went surprisingly well. Maybe our little family has past the hurdle of not listening when I pull out my camera or maybe the bribe of a candy store once we were finished actually worked this time. Well, whatever the reason, I am happy to share a little of my Alberta-self on the blog (including the cold wind and the grain elevator).
Enjoy.
My sister’s kids.
My beautiful kids.
My young-at-heart parents. (No mom, I’m not calling you old)
The whole gang.
Hanging out with this family was way too much fun. We did a little studio session in their home and then moved outside for more photos. I just loved how coordinated they were, it always makes the final images so much better.
Thank you all for being such good sports and I hope you enjoy your images!
I love it when I get permission to post a few boudoir images up on the blog. Here is one to inspire fantastic Valentine’s Day present ideas!! Whether it is an album for your loved one or a gift certificate for a session, either one is a great gift idea.
This is my beautiful client A. She is gorgeous and surprised her husband with an album for their 9th anniversary (I know he loved it because he wrote me an email to say thank you, which doesn’t happen too often). Anyway, I’m glad that you enjoyed your session A and I LOVE how your album turned out…beautiful!!
