Baby Naomi

"Oh my goodness! She looks like a [insert family name]!" Baby Naomi is, no doubt, such a perfect fit. The way that she handles being the fourth child? She's a natural! Even at the tender age of two weeks old.

I love the momma (thus, her hubby and kiddos) to bits and am thankful I was given the honor of photographing the newest addition. Welcome to this amazing world Naomi!

FYI. I couldn't get over the highlights in her hair.

The Peterson Family:: spontaneous silly adventurous ::

CAUTION: Considering the recent rainy weather, my mood has been sober which means this post is the product of it. 

Tip: Just skip to the photos. :)

"When people look at my pictures I want them to feel the way they do when they want to read a line of a poem twice." 

~Robert Frank

One of the joys in my photography pursuits is finding out that my friends trust me with being able to "capture" their family. It's a privilege. It's also a tremendous responsibility. And for a girl like me--the one who lives according to the 'maintain a stress-free and "no problem" life' principal with great effort--this responsibility is a bit much to handle. 

However ... I enjoy photos ... I LOVE good photos of the people I love ... I know there are others who want good photos of those they love ... and I know that, in my own very very very small way, I can offer that. So, amid the stress and problems, I work hard through each experience and hope that I did "capture" their family as they see themselves and just maybe even better. 

Enough.

The Peterson Family are pretty people. That's it! Really. Look at them!

There are really 6, not 5, members of this family. Let me introduce you to Scout!

 I thought that Scout was this awesome s.u.v.'s nickname --like how my hubby named his truck The Green W. back in the day-- but, Scout is the s.u.v.'s given name by the manufacturer.

Nonetheless, Scout is cool and it made it into the family photos.

When my little one comes along as my assistant, she has a great time with the children. And, of course, being able to enjoy some of The Bribe of the day plays a part. 

The Enos Family:: affectionate sweet fun ::

Look at the Enos Family! If you are unable to tell, the Enoses are some of the best people. They are truly kind, accepting, and plain fun to be around. My family and I are very thankful and lucky to have them in our lives. What a privilege it was for me to snap shots of this great family!The Enos kids are just so good to my little one. A day does not pass--and I am not exaggerating--without my hearing the four Enos kids' names .... at least 5 times. And this is when they are not around. I could not ask for better friends for my daughter.

Lifetime Friendships :: BFF's and babies ::

Friendships forged in elementary school. I have seen these three hang out, get ready, leave for parties, celebrate birthdays, and commemorate graduations together over the course of many, many, many, so many years. Now, they have babies! AND, of course, they decided to honor each other's motherhood together with a simple photo shoot.

Sarita's baby is as mellow as they come and precious. 

Monique's boy is a brother to two. Yes, that means Monique is actually a mother of three. However, this one is the only child that came out on this particular trip. So, he made it into the photos. Handsome. Sweet boy.

Oh goodness! Too cute! I will admit that I am VERY partial to Rosalyn's little one. My most adorable baby niece. I'd love to say that her sweet smile only appears when I am around, but I'd be lying. She is just a happy baby and will grace anyone with her stinkin' adorable smile. 

Monique's sister, Cynthia, came along to just hang out, however, she turned into my assistant. Thanks Cynthia! She was, at one point, with a baby in her arms and another sitting right beside her. I'm sure I would have had no problem passing off the third to her, but lucky for her my other sister was home to help out. Also, Cynthia was of tremendous help when we needed the babies looking in the direction of the camera. I am certain the she helped out with lighting, too. THANKS again!

You might recognize the little one in this photo as my very own. She wanted in on the photo shoot after seeing all the good fun that her auntie was having with her friends.

A "zurber" is tradition between these two.

Thank you Sarita, Ros and Monie for letting me snap this great time of your lives! It was very warm that day, the babies were sometimes not having any of it, and amidst your busy schedules (the day before Monie flew back home) you did it.

"True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evil. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island. To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep [her] is a blessing." ~Baltasar Gracian