Fun with the Mitchell Family

Had a great time with my first family shoot that I've had for a while. I love working with kids, they are so unpredictable and fun. I must say that the Mitchell's little girl did really well (most kids her age won't look at the camera for more than a few moments!).

I just LOVE the green tongue!

I think this shot is so great - perfect example of how most kids feel about having their photo taken! This session will be a two part; I don't like to force kids to take photos when they really don't want to (tired, cranky, whatever...) and I know how hard it is to schedule a photo session for a young kid and have it work out to where they are comfortable and in a good mood. So lucky for me they will be able to bring her back for a part two so we can get some more photos!

I always remember it being inevitable that I would schedule a photo session for my oldest son when he was younger and he would ALWAYS be either tired or cranky or hungry even though I scheduled it around his "normal" schedule. Not to mention the new environment, bright lights and camera in their face! I have found that breaking the session down into two shorter sessions works best for young kids. By the second session they do a lot better in front of the camera. This isn't always true, but more often than not.

It's looing to be a busy weekend and I am truly thankful that I am on the end of this sinus infection (no more green!). I'm a little disappointed that the weather isn't cooperating; not only does bad weather mean no outside photo session, it also means no rock climbing! I will do my best to make it to the gym Saturday evening for a run and maybe some sauna time. Got my new Vibram Fivefingers Bilika in the mail and havne't been able to use them yet!

Where is this global warming everyone's been so freaked out about?!

Ah well, another snowy, wet, and cold weekend in the house...at least I'll have tons of time to edit photos!

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