Kimberly and her Girls

Kimberly is leaving the island soon and wanted to get some photos done. I had NO time. (I didn’t.) But – I kind of did. My parents are coming to visit and I explained that I could do the shoot, but probably couldn’t get to editing them until after she had moved. And well, you know me – I couldn’t let her go without playing around with the photos just a LITTLE bit…

“There’s this path near my house….do you think that would be ok?” Clients two biggest questions; location and what to wear. Location – home, near home, somewhere you go a lot, someplace special to you…THAT is where it should be! Your back yard? Great! Your street to the park with the kids? Perfect! These images will be on your walls and in your albums for years to come. They should be of you, comfortable, relaxed, and loving your family – in the environment where you’re happiest. And where your memories are the happiest. Make sense? YES, the path near your house is perfection.

We walked down Kimberly’s street to head toward the path – and though I’m sure she thought I was nuts, I kept stopping them to get shots here or there – why waste shoot time? I LOVE shooting out in town. Because you get a great faded blue garage door. that perfectly matches your eyes.

Or a rusty fence that becomes something interesting and totally amusing to grab onto!

So S here is the big sis, and this was one of our FIRST shots of the day…this is an energetic young thing right here. Rocks, sticks, bugs, nothing is safe. But I’m quick! And when you’re patient, and you really get down to the kids’ level and talk quietly – something happens…

SL (how dare you give them both the same first initial!?) was more of a challenge, but oh my goodness those blue eyes….and those ruby-red pouty lips…are ya kidding me?

I only say she’s a challenge because she is a Mama’s Girl – but she was easygoing as long as Mama was in plain sight. Or throwing her around. Another favorite! LOOK at those teeth

Is it any wonder these kids are stunning. Hellooooo, Kimberly. Yowza.

And that path? Yeah…it was definitely a good call.

Small note about the weather….it was cool and cloudy. Pouring rain won’t work – but cloudy is GOOD. Less squinting..and as you can see from these photos, the colors still pop. It was a perfect portrait day. I’d so much rather have a cloudy day than harsh bright sunshine. I’m ridiculously happy that fall came early this year! If it had been sunny, even in the shade, S would’ve squinted when I had her look up at me. But instead…gorgeousness and wide-open eyes. (Even S loved this one when I showed it to her on the camera! She squatted back down to do it again!)

Back at the house there was a bit of climbing and hanging upside-down… can’t pass up THAT fun. (Note the orange goldfish stuck in her molars!)

And the last one – I just had to get the squeaky shoes. Worn out from walks to the path on the concrete, and the girls are ready for new pairs.

Kimberly – you are so strong and sweet and amazing. I couldn’t wish you more good things when you go back to the US. I’ll be in touch very soon when I’m finished! For now – I think I might be offline for about two weeks. See you on the flip side, everyone!

OH – I had to mention – most of these photos were taken with my new SO favorite lens that I’d happily ditch almost everything else in my camera bag for it, Canon’s 35mm f1.4. As always, bought at B&H – the wonderful company with the best customer service in the universe who actually ships to my FPO – and FAST! If it doesn’t exist at the PX or BX (which most things I want do not), I buy from B&H. There’s always a link in the banner at the bottom of the blog there. Yep, right down there. Come on – the holidays are just around the corner! If you want lens or camera advice, leave a comment – I ALWAYS answer emails and comments. Always.