SOOOO Excited!

There are some photo-shoots that I worry myself sick over!  I think the past 4 years of living in California spoiled me having year round sunny weather.  Here in Pennsylvania we aren't so lucky...although I wouldn't trade the PA scenery for anything back in CA!!!  So I have taken a big step in learning how to use lighting equipment.  This wonderful family was willing to let me practice my new learned skills on them.  I still have a lot to learn about shadows, positioning, as well as in-camera functions but I am pretty gitty about sharing these photos with all of you.

Isn't she adorable!  And don't worry she has BOTH her mom and dad wrapped around her little finger...

There will be more... :)

Rain Rain GO AWAY!!!

I don't know how many times we rescheduled this photo-shoot because of the weather!  Finally we just said "LET'S DO IT!" rain or shine.  It was "spritzing" on us the majority of the time...I absolutely love learning all these fun Pennsylvania words...sometimes I feel like I am in a totally different world!  ANYWAY this family was so much fun despite the weather and we had a little fun in between the posed family shots.  Thanks R and Kami!  

This next picture cracks me up!  It shows the personalities of each person perfectly during the shoot. ;)

Motherhood Sweetness...

The last two photos are a bit random and little out of focus.  Although, something about them touched my heart in many different ways.  1) I realized how much our children depend on us. Right after I had Nash my friend ReAnn commented on how much children love and know everything about their mothers...their scent, touch, voice, etc. They look to us for comfort whether is be for the good or bad.  2) We have been given these children to protect, love and nurture.    What an amazing responsibility to have the opportunity to teach values of right and wrong.  I believe this post as well as the last show a level of trust that these choice little girls have in their parents.  The happiness in their faces, not just the children but in the parents as well tells an amazing story! 

R's Girls...

Sisters...

During this photo-shoot we were racing against the weather trying to get as many shots as we could before the rain broke through those nasty clouds.  It was sweet to watch how aware these sisters were of each other.  At one point a big gust of wind came through and the older sister wrapped her arms around the younger as a protection.  How beautiful this relationship could develop into.

The Big Sister

Little Kami...

Kami I see so much of you in this little sweetheart!

Random...

When all is said and done, I am not always satisfied with how each photo-shoot went. There is always something I could have done better, and I learn something new each and every time. Although, there are always those random shots that just make me smile...

It sure is tough being a little brother....

Even Uncle Arthur feels the pain... ;)

There is nothing like capturing the relationship between grandma and grand-daughter. They had the cutest little relationship...always swapping glances, and whispering secrets.

Thank you so much Emma! I am happy I got to meet your family while they were visiting. You all are such beautiful people!