personal pictures are fun because i can practice risky compositions & shoot to fulfill my creative side…plus i can rush through them in post processing & not be meticulous like i am when editing client sessions!.jpg)
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it’s time for another blog circle of: letters to our children (february). this time i’ll be writing to garrett. follow the link below to check out my friend laurie next & make your way around the whole circle!
to my hilarious, loveable, sweet, snuggly, (did i mention hilarious?) garrett…
you are awesome. you know exactly just what to say to make me laugh. even when you have done something potentially mischevious, you never fail to totally redeem yourself by coming up with something completely random just at the perfect moment (such as “mom are sea anenomes alive in this town?”). thank you for keeping me laughing.
you, my love, will be ANYTHING you want to be in life. you’re smooth…funny…smart…cool…handsome…and AWESOME. when you encounter things in your life that are hard for you, please don’t let it get you down, push through them. if anyone ever tries to pick on you because something is challenging for you…who cares. keep your head up. remember YOU ARE AWESOME. you can be ANYTHING.
so…right now you want to be a “toilet fixer guy” who lives at home forever & never moves away. and you know what? that is TOTALLY fine with me, love. thinking about the day you are old enough to leave our house makes me sad anyway. you say you want me to come to college with you…somehow i don’t think you will still want that when you’re 18, but if you do…i promise i will come visit you alot because I. LOVE. YOU. every inch of who you are. i cherish every single moment even the challenging ones. i love you NO MATTER WHAT. never forget that.
“they” say that there is nothing like a relationship between a mother & a daughter & i’m sure “they” are right, but i’m also sure the person who made up that saying never had a son like you. you are everything i could have ever dreamed of in my first child…you are growing into such a beautiful human being with a HUGE heart. you love those who are special to you wholeheartedly & are passionate about the things you enjoy. one thing i know is that you love me. how do i know? because you tell me everyday. it’s not just a habitual “love you” you always let me know in the most, beautiful, unique way possible & i can’t thank you enough for making me feel so special, for loving me, & for being my garrett.
when you were a baby i was so attached to you & was the happiest when i was with you…i started calling you “my littlest best friend” because i had so much fun with you that it felt like i was hanging out with my best friend! well you’re not so little anymore at 43 lbs, 4.5 years old….you are smart & you love non-fiction books with facts. you are curious & inquisitive. you’re a deep thinker & are very sensitive. you wear your heart on your sleeve. you are FAST. i used to let you win when we raced, but not i can’t beat you when i try. you love pancakes & syrup. you appreciate & are thankful. you love movie night & game night. you’re happiest when we’re all together. me, too. and you know what? at four years old, i STILL call you my best friend. thanks for making me feel that way little buddy.
love,
mom
p.s. i love you more (more than all of the hairs on all of the dogs in all of the world….beat that!).jpg)
please visit my friend laurie flickinger next. i can’t wait to see what you posted laurie!
Love the letter and the pictures!!! G seems like quite the character and the relationship between you phenomenal! Enjoyed:)
This is such an awesome letter! I love your relationship with him! You guys sound like you have so much fun! And I LOVE your p.s. way too cute!
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Love! You are such a fun mom! I’m sure between the 2 of you, there is never a dull moment!
meet baby will! he’s got the most adorable, loving, sweet, soft spoken, upbeat, positive parents. i didn’t get the pleasure of meeting them before their session like i usually do but it didn’t take long to feel at home. they were such warm individuals..jpg)
lindsay & mike – thank you so much for hiring me to take will’s newborn pictures, for making me feel so at home, & for being so much fun! lindsay i can see where you get your beautiful energy & soulful sweetness after meeting your parents 🙂 CONGRATULATIONS you guys! so excited for you.
Oh my gosh Kelly! I love this collage!! Fantastic and amazing images!!
i am excited to be back with another clickinmoms blog circle…this year we have replaced “the way i view” with monthly challenges which i love. this month’s challenge was “close-up portraiture.” i know you don’t have to use a macro lens to execute “close up portraiture,” but this was the perfect excuse i needed to pull out my 105 mm macro that i NEVER use & practice! i decided to practice on my big because my little moves around too much…i know garrett loved that (not!) but he was a pretty good sport considering both times i went into his room during naptime & said “if you let me take your picture, i’ll let you skip your nap today” (ultimate bribery, score!). by the end of this shoot, he had begged me to be done & without thinking i told him i’d give him $10 if he let me take a few more…he said “i doesn’t need money, a hug will do.” aaahhhh…..
please please be sure to check out my friend melissa gibson next…she is really creative & you won’t want to miss her post.
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Gorgeous shots!! You have a very handsome little man!
He’s so expressive. Love the variety of shots here.
Lashes AND light….beautiful! I feel like he got so big suddenly!
oh Kelly…what a sweet boy. hugs as payment =) the light in these is just gorgeous!! I love love love that b/w!!
Love these and the light is amazing!
Oh, that light Kelly!!! What amazing light. I love them all. Every.single.one.
I love the light and fun feel of these! He looks like he knows how to have fun 🙂
Gooorgeous light, I love this series! They’re all amazing, but the black and white one really stopped me in my tracks. Stunning!
Oh these are simply GORGEOUS!!! The light, your little man… The black and white just stopped me in my tracks…
I love these so much, Kelly! Amazing light and sunflare 🙂
Kelly!!! He’s growing up!!! Beautiful comps here and that light is heavenly!! He’s so handsome and looks like such a ham!
Great set! And I love the flare so much. 🙂
Oh that light!! And that sweet face! These are beautiful, kelly, and I love that all he demanded was a hug ;). The very last one may be my favorite expression of all– you can tell he adores his mama.<3
Nice backlighting & bokeh. Large middle image where he’s looking straight into the camera is my fave. Oh, & the ripped jeans at the knee & bare feet – love those details!
um, hello, gorgeous light!!! LOVE the details you captured here of G! his eyes and lashes are to.die.for!!! can’t wait to see him again in person! xo
Gorgeous boy, gorgeous pictures!! He needs to meet Jacob!! Love the light in these too!!
What a sweet boy! I LOVE his eyes and lashes! Isn’t it always the boys who get the lion’s share of the gorgeous lashes? 🙂