I like many things: coffee, mani-pedis, baked goods, and reading to name a few. I also like free things, supporting friends, and cute pics of my family. This weekend I was able to enjoy the last three. My friend, Ray, is one of Seattle's finest by day, but also a budding freelance photographer. While scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed, I saw he was offering free photo sessions in order to expand his portfolio. Naturally, being the good friend that I am, I volunteered my family.
Ray came over Saturday morning. I originally envisioned capturing my family at Gasworks. The reality of snow, rain, and pelting winds resulted in staying in the house. Being three, Linus is not known for his enthusiasm over having his picture taken nor being extremely cooperative. I sold the whole thing by telling him a REAL police officer was coming to our house and that we would bake a St. Patrick's Day cake afterwards.
Being a mom provides me with a constant reality check. Three-years-olds throw lots of tantrums, one-year-olds don't like staying in one place, and it is impossible to get everyone looking into the camera at the same time. I knew this going into the morning and hoped for the best.
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| Our kids love to be upside down. |
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Did I mention that Linus became extremely uncooperative or that I picked up my flailing child and escorted him to his room for a talk? After much "discussion," it was agreed that he would let us finish taking pictures if we did a separate photoshoot with him as Darth Vader. Another reality check moment.
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| I love this picture. |
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| He was so much happier in costume. |
It was great to see Ray and we love our pictures. Maybe we didn't get that perfect family shot, but whatever. We got pictures that captured who are kids really are--ones who don't sit still or look in the camera, but are sweet, silly, and love costumes. Thanks
Sahalee Photography!
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