Archive for September, 2009

{wedding} Shirley and Jo Jo

September 7, 2009

This weekend I was able to have one of those shoots that you always dream of – the bride says “just do what you do” and everyone is laid back about it.  I’ve known Shirley for years, and I was so happy that she & JoJo decided they wanted me to capture their special day.

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Shirley’s rings were heirloom passed down from her grandmother.

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These two are perfect together, and I wish them years of happiness.

{birthday} The big 4

September 1, 2009

When Donovan was a baby, I took photos of him every day, and if I missed a day, I’d just double what I took the next time I had a camera in hand.  These days, he’s much faster, and much more likely to make strange faces or run and hide, or try to talk his way out of a photo-op. Every year around his birthday I do try to do more formal photos though.  All summer I really can’t remember too many shots I’ve gotten of him, which makes these even more special.

The more busy I get, the less I have the camera in my hand around the house, but I am going to make more of an effort this year to keep up – after all, 4 is the last of the carefree years before school & life really starts to get in the way.

That’s not to say everyone is always as happy about these little photo get togethers that I love so much.

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But he is still young enough to fall for bribes from Daddy

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Whatever the deal was, his mood begins to change.

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And eventually, Daddy holds up his end of the deal & takes him to play in the lighthouse.

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I hope everyone had a great summer – Donovan’s birthday always means that summer is coming to an end & cool weather will be here soon.  Enjoy these last days of warmth.