My mission, if I chose to accept it, was to photograph six young cousins together...at the tail end of their vacation...after a long day of horseback riding and swimming...when their bodies were exhausted and their eyes were already half closed with sleepiness. Eek!
Luckily, I had a few tricks up my sleeve to wake everyone up...
And some great jokes as well...
I think it's safe to say that they all found a second wind...
The grand finale was when dad let me know that he was going to throw tiny two year old Mack up in the air for a photo. I thought that I was ready, but little did I know that little Mack likes to fly sky high!
This may be my favorite summer photograph ever!
Thanks again guys - as you know, I could barely tear myself away from photographing your fantastic family. I can't wait to see them all in print!
Very cool shots. Great lighting. Really like the cropped shot under "second wind."
Posted by: Mr. Blonde | July 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Amazing! I can't even begin to pick a favorite!!
Posted by: Laurel | July 21, 2009 at 11:42 AM
I LOVE the 10th picture with his arms flung open wide! All of them are just perfect, though! :)
Posted by: Rachel | July 21, 2009 at 03:10 PM
A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I *heart* them all!
Posted by: Lindsey | July 21, 2009 at 03:11 PM
I recently found your blog...
Fabulous shots...so full of life, love and FUN!!!
Posted by: Stacey Dawn | July 21, 2009 at 05:29 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!
Posted by: cory | July 21, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Yes they did! How fun. Great captures of their day!
Posted by: Sherri | July 22, 2009 at 08:41 AM
These are awesome - your sessions are always so fun. Love the ones in the pool!
Posted by: corey civetta | July 22, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Perfect b/w's as always! And what a cute family!
Posted by: Chloe | July 22, 2009 at 10:23 AM
HOW AWESOME would a wall gallery of these fabulous images look in this home?!!! I hope this family takes advantage of this special session - these images are priceless.
Posted by: PamN | July 26, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Loooooooove these! What a treasure for these families and their kids!
Posted by: Sarah | July 29, 2009 at 09:31 PM
I love them. The jumping in the pool pictures are priceless.
Posted by: Kristie Chadwick | July 30, 2009 at 12:04 PM
One is more beautiful than the next!
Posted by: Patti | August 03, 2009 at 10:23 PM