Monday, August 31, 2009

Blue Eyed Babies

This week at...

...the theme is "Before and After"

It made me think about how easy my photo shoots of Merrick used to be. You know, back before he was climbing the siding on our house. It seems like it wasn't that long ago that I took this picture of my Wildman, at about 3 months old:
At the time, I wouldn't have imagined having another "prop the wobbly kiddo up on the pillows" photo shoot 18 months later, with another hooligan in the picture. Merrick was so happy he got to hold Tirzah...he kept laughing instead of his usual *run and hide, mom has the camera out* routine. I'm so glad to have such "willing" subjects as I work on my photography obsession hobby. Hopefully in the last 18 months I've gotten a little better at it, and not just turned into my kids' own personal paparazzi. ;)

7 comments:

Emily said...

It's been a wonderful hobby (obsession) for me too. :)
BTW, time really does go by fast and for those little ones running away from us and our camera, hopefully they will appreciate it when they look back at these precious moments captured. Love the muted tones in your second shot and of course, your two little ones (I think there's even a little smile on Tirzah)

Go Zesty with Dee! said...

Oh fun! Yes, the second one I can see how much you have been growing in your photography. Congrats!

jen@odbt said...

It's turned into quite an obsession for me too. There are so many great resources and tips out there. Take advantage of all the cute faces b/c there's a stage when the kids get into the fake smiles/head tilts (I think around 3). And you should get yourself in some pics too...it's important for them to see you in photos too.

Unknown said...

Oh I just LOVE your after shot - gorgeous coloring and everything :-)

Jessi said...

I love you and your babies!! And I'm glad your obsessed with taking pictures of your kids cause I love seeing them! LOVE

Anonymous said...

Wow. I totally see the difference. Aside from the fact that there is a new little baby in the pictures : ). So sweet. I think chronicling your childs growth is just about the coolest possible thing you can do with your family :) Love it!

Britt said...

I love it!! I'm also getting into photography. I wish I had more time/skills, etc. Hehe. But hopefully Izaak won't mind that I keep practicing on him. By the way, what editing software do you use?