Crain Family {Puyallup Family Photographer}

I must say that Saturday morning had me a bit nervous with looking at the weather and having a family with a two and four year boys coming soon…first of all the weather cleared a bit, meaning we could do some photos outside…AND, I met the family who were GREAT!! Emmett, who is four, after saying hello upon meeting him, instantly asked “Do you have toys?” I loved that…a kid who knows what he wants and I knew this would be fun. Atticus, his younger brother (two), was a bit more bashful and quiet, but I could tell he just needed some time. We started out with Emmett and he quickly found some old trucks (which were my husbands when he was a child) and was soon engrossed in playing with them…his smile and the little dimple that popped out as he smiled were great! Then, it was time for Atticus (I love these boys names!!) to join Emmett…and it took a bit, but it wasn’t long before his very sweet smile and sparkling eyes showed just who he really is! What a blast I had with these boys…so full of life, a great spirit about them and very kind…thank you Clayton and Sihaya for choosing me for your family photos…it was my pleasure to meet and photograph all of you!
I love these photos… Emmett is a true boy and when it was time to sit for a “nice” photo…you can see, it wasn’t what he had in mind…I’m sure that playing with the trucks was much more what he had in mind…but then he had a bit of fun…sliding out of the chair and some great grins for me! What a handsome guy!
Look at how Atticus is holding on to his dad’s arm…isn’t that just the sweetest thing…what a nice looking family!
My last photo of the session…such a fun smile…I knew they were in there!!!

Beautiful Brylee…

Friday afternoon I had the pleasure of visiting baby Brylee again (see newborn posting http://blog.terribeloitphotography.com/2010/01/beautiful-blessing.html) who is not quite four months old. Wow, it’s so exciting to see the changes…she’s doubled her weight and is as beautiful and precious as she was when I first met her. This day it was just Brylee and her mom…dad was working and her (four-legged) brother was outside…although he wasn’t very happy with that…he would have really liked to be a part of this session, I’m sure! It was so much fun to see what she was doing now and the smiles just light up her face…and when we got a really big smile, her dimples would show…with babies, it doesn’t get much better than that. I’ve been blessed with some little ones this week for sessions and I must say, it’s the BEST…nothing is better.

Today is Mother’s Day and it’s Brylee’s mom’s, Jessica, first mother’s day so I really wanted to get this posting ready for her on this special day…the first of many she will have. It also has another special significance as Brylee will be dedicated at their church today…what an incredible gift to her mom (and we can’t forget dad!)…to have this take place on her first mother’s day! So, Happy Mother’s Day, Jessica…enjoy the photos and there will be more to come!

As you can see, modeling for a little one is tough work…we wore poor little Bylee out and she fell soundly asleep in her mother’s arms…this is one of those priceless moments!
I can’t wait to return in a few months to see how Brylee has grown even more…and between now and then, I’m sure her parents will enjoy each and every little moment with her!

Ahhh…a beach session ~ San Diego, CA

Greetings from sunny southern California! It’s been really nice since I’ve arrived and even the cooler (and one wet) days are still wonderful! I do love the sunshine and am crossing my fingers that by the time I arrive back home, there’s more sun and warmer temperatures!
It’s been a fun visit so far…time with my mom, my sisters and brother were here over the weekend and we had a great time together…family is so important and I’m glad we made the time to spend together. My brother and I will drive back with my mom to her home in Spokane at the end of the week.
So, a little work thrown in with some vacation time…and that’s just a perfect mix! Sunday afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting Kamie and John, whose wedding I’ll be photographing this coming Saturday. Kamie’s family joined us and we had a fun family session…despite a bit of wind and cooler than it had been, but still great. My brother joined me…as he’ll be my assistant at the wedding and it was a fun way to get acquainted with Kamie, John and her family…all wonderful people and I look forward to Saturday and sharing in their big day!
Here are some shots from that afternoon…
RIGHT after this shot, the water rushed up, and they all had to quickly scramble to get out of the way…we thought we were in a “safe zone” but the surf had other ideas!!
The girls…Kamie, Christy, Kara and Halee…
Dad and Mom…Dennis and Jodi…with the crew all behind them…goofing around!
Josh, the only boy with three sisters…and his wife Christy
The guys…John, Dennis and Josh…they were all so serious…come on guys you have to lighten up and give me some smiles for the wedding this weekend!! :~)
John and Kamie…a walk on the beach…soon, they’ll be “Mr. and Mrs.” and walking off into wedded bliss!
Thank you, Kamie and John for asking me to share in such a special time in your lives! I look forward to Saturday…I’ll see you then!