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Thursday, June 11, 2009

[ Us ] Allen, Texas Children's Photographer


I thought I would post something a little different this week. For my Mother's Day gift, I told my husband that I wanted him to take a photo of my son and me. I found the spot, handed over the camera for once, adjusted the settings and let him have control. I even had THE image in my mind and I knew exactly what I wanted.

This is what my husband took:

and I love it.

At some point in your child's life, they'll be searching for a photo of you and them that they feel a connection with. It may be a planned one like mine-or candid. Doesn't really matter. Just make a point to take one now and again. Hair down or up, smiling or not, overweight or not. Just take some together- each child with mom, each child with dad- not just a big family group shot. One day they'll be so happy you took the time, handed the camera over, makeup or not, hair fixed or not, posed or not.

I post this because I feel sad when the majority of parents don't want to be photographed with their children because they are not comfortable for one reason or another. I would love a childhood photo of just me and my mother like this- or even something candid and fun of just us. She was always the one taking the photos in our family. Nevertheless, time goes by and you wait to lose that weight, get your haircut or buy the outfits for the session and it just doesn't happen. When I'm at a session, I always stress the importance of taking just a couple at the end with the child. They will love it someday.

It doesn't have to be perfect at all.

15 comments:

kdelmul said...

Beautiful photo, Rhonda and I agree wholeheartedly with you. Thanks for the reminder.

Connie said...

Just lovely Rhonda.....

Lisa Kryschuk said...

Rhonda, you are so right! Beautiful image!!! And thank you for the reminder!

TracyTPhotography said...

Wow! Beautiful!! I can see why you love it!

Jolie Molino said...

Its beautiful! and now I am set on getting one with each of my sons! You go girl!

Heidi said...

What a wonderful photo!! A great capture... it is so true that parents are hesitant to get in the photos with their kids, and they will later wish they had those moments.

sarah said...

i love these! mom is beautiful and what handsome little man!

Jennifer said...

oh wow your husband did ana amazing job, gorgeous!

Sarah Albert said...

I've been thinking about this a lot lately too. I'm trying to make more of an effort to be in photos with my family. Thanks for posting this. You're gorgeous!

casandra heeren said...

so lovely! he certainly will treasure this!

Salina J Photography said...

Beautiful photo, and great blog entry.

Zoe Berkovic said...

gorgeous! Just perfection! You are beautiful!

Mandy said...

Gosh...that second photo...wow. Your words too...are so right on.

Giovanna said...

You both look beautiful! I love it! Thank you for the reminder...I need to take your advice!

Kim Griffith said...

Those are so cute I am sure the mom will treasure these!

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