It’s that time of year again — back to school. Can you hear the defeated groans? In addition to the “posed” back to school shot, I wanted to take some photos of the things that they were excited about on the first day back to school (Because, honestly, they were both starting at new buildings […]
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Get in the Photo! {A Plea to the Family Photographer}
Do you realize that by saying you need to lose a few pounds or that you hate your hair or your smile or whatever, you are actually sending the message that you aren’t worthy to be photographed with your family? …We’ve all heard the saying that we are our own worst critics, right? But, trust me, your kids do not care that you aren’t perfect! In fact, unless you go around bringing attention to whatever perceived flaw you have, they aren’t even aware you have one.
He Plays Guitar {Akron, OH Child Photographer}
My youngest boy plays guitar. Two birthdays ago, he begged for guitar. He was going to be 8 that year, and I thought that I had better not invest a whole lot to begin with just in case he changed his mind. I found a half-sized guitar on Amazon, and he was beyond thrilled when […]
Let the Summer Fun Begin!
I love summer! I always look forward to the kids finishing up the school year and having more wiggle room in our daily schedules. Of course, with camps and activities and marching band, it ends up feeling a bit more busy than I’d like. But I just enjoy having the extra time with the kids. […]
Sweet & Silly {I Heart Faces Challenge}
This morning, the school nurse called to tell me Ethan was in the clinic with a headache. I wasn’t really surprised because he woke up with one. (He has had a cold for several days, but no fever, so I gave him some ibuprofen and sent him to school.) When I got the call, he […]