12-26, My Parents

Meet the parents.  Yes, these are my parents.  As thrilled as my brother and his fiance were to have their photo session.....my parents....not so much.  I guess that's what happens when your daughter is a budding photographer...no more pictures...please!  But, as always, I convinced them how important it is to keep our photos current.  So, thanks Mom and Dad for your patience.  And, thank you for the example you've shown us on living and loving.  My parents will celebrate their 45th anniversary next month!  Congratulations, Mom and Dad!  We love you!  

12-26, Engagement Photos

"Wedding photos?!  What?!  I'm not a wedding photographer!!  Let's start with engagement photos?  That I can do!"  This resembles the conversation I had with my brother and his fiance a few weeks ago.  Living in separate states, our Christmas holiday together created the perfect opportunity for their engagement photo session and a chance to break-in my in-house studio space.   I have to say that I think it's most challenging photographing my own family....especially my older brother.   After an initial warm-up period, the smiles and purpose of the session showed through with each successive photo I took.  I was so happy to be part of this experience with my brother and his soon-to-be wife.  I loved finally (after a year hiatus) getting my equipment out and using my studio.  What I loved most of all was the response from their viewing the photos (that is when I should have had my camera out!).   I hope they enjoyed the session as much as I did and I hope they're as happy with the results as I am.  Life, love and laughter.....what better subject?

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Pose 6a 

Pose 6b

As you can see, I think these two have a very happy future ahead of them.  Now do tell......which pose is your favorite?  I'll be tallying the comments, please let me know!