this post cost me exactly one cookie

We don’t call it bribing in our house, we call it “incentives” lol.

While backing up files this week I realized that I had absolutely zero images of my little lady in my November 2009 file. Yikes! The situation had to be fixed immediately. So the kiddo and I headed out into the bluster sunday morning armed with my camera & her fashion sense.

Here are a few of my favs:

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yeah, she is pretty cute. I am not bias at all.

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This one is daddy’s favorite.

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this one was art directed by the redhead. She told me this was her “rock n roll” move.

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and this would be my favorite. Pure joy here. 🙂

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ok maybe I take it back, maybe one of these is my favorite… Her goofy smile kills me.

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my heart, it melted into a tiny puddle with this one.

so there you have it. My kid is a goofy, goofy cheese ball, no idea where she gets it from. 🙂

xo em

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The simply adorable D family

When Chrissie emailed me a few months back to schedule a session for her little family I have to admit I was excited. She not only has the most adorable little girl (that is right a girl! my first in ages) she is good friends with a simply lovely family you might remember on the blog not too long ago.  Well our weekend came and they delivered, little miss thing is one of the most adorable little girls so full of energy!

We had a wonderful time running around north-west Portland, and yes I mean running. Little miss can move! She kept me on my toes for sure, and I loved her infectious energy. 🙂

Anyway enough of my yammering, here are a few of my favorites so far:

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Such an adorable family, you can so feel the love. 🙂

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Weee!

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So much character with this one, I just loved her!

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She was also quite the climber, her smile here kills me. She was so working the little kid semi fake smile the whole day. She kept us all in stitches with her super cute little face.

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the whole family was just adorable.

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and just one with out her signature smile. I love this serious face, she was so intent on climbing these stairs, I think she was mad I kept getting her attention. Her eyes are just killer here.

Chrissie & Dan thanks again for having me out to capture your adorable little family. Your girl is a stunner for sure. I will have much, much more for you very soon. And of course I have to rock the comment challenge, since that is how you all found me. If you can get 25 people to comment on this post, I will hook you all up with an adorable little brag book. Perfect for showing off your princess. Leave some love for this family folks!

xo em

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I heart warm summer nights with nice people

When Jamie (the mama) called me a few weeks back to inquire about a family session I knew instantly it was going to be a great session. She had done her homework and was familiar with my style and down for what ever it took to make a great session. She also loved the idea of running around a local nature preserve I had been eying for months to shoot. It was perfect, so when the night came up and the temperature was not too hot, or too cold I knew it would be a good night. Oh and it helps that the entire family is completely beautiful.

I meet up with this adorable family at the Tualitin River National Wildlive Refuge just before sunset, and we had a lovely time running around, picking blackberries, chasing grasshoppers.

I could do the longest post in the world with all of my favorites, but I will be good. Here are a few of my favs so far:

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Meet the little dude, he completely stole my heart. He the cutest! He just turned 2 and is always on the go! He gave me a work out for sure keeping up with him, but so worth it for that smile.

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Mom & Dad are also very sweet and hello adorable!

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We have lots of fun running around the reserve. They have some beautiful trails perfect for capturing that late summer warmth.

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Little dude is ALL BOY. I scored big points when I caught a grasshopper for him to check out. Gah look at that smile, so cute!

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This one might be my favorite, their smiles are all real & playful.

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Little dude loves his mama!

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and of course we got all those great little dude smiles with some delicious local blackberries! Yumm.

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Ahh the whole family was just lovely.

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Ok maybe I take it back, this one might be my favorite. I love the tender moments, and that little smile peeking out.

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and one last shot before it was completely dark. 🙂 I love all the colors here.

Jamie I had an absolutely wonderful time with all of you! I will have the full gallery for you very soon. I look forward to next time already, and weddings, and babies and on and one! You guys rock.  And of course all my new clients get a little blog challenge special. If you can get 30 people to comment on this little blog post I will throw in a mini wallet album for both of you! So leave some love in the comment section folks!

xo em

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Baby G on the go!

Yes indeed it is yet another adorable little boy on the blog this week. I am so lucky to get to spend time with these cute little guys! Meet baby G. This little guy make me work for the session, no doubt about it, but his cute mug is so very worth it. We hung out last Sunday when the weather was still blazing and has some fun in the sun, man he was on the go. Mr. G was not quite sure about me, but I did manage to capture some cute smiles and some delicious dimples.

Anyway enough talk, on to the photos! Here are a few of my favorites so far:

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Little G is lucky enough to have an auntie who owns a beautiful working farm near his home. We spent most of the session tromping around playing with shovels and throwing hay. I love this old swing. He is still a little small to do it on his own, but cute none the less.

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such a serious little dude. Oh so interested in all the goings on of the farm. I am pretty sure here he is intently watching grandpa use the loud saw.

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farm boy 🙂

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we even got him on the horse! Don’t you worry mama was on the other side holding him still. He LOVED being on the big beast, I am so impressed. I think my daughter would have been completely freaked out.

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Check it we caught a smile! and those dimples, ugh to die for dimples.

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and one more of the cute smile &  dimples for good measure. He is such a cutie!

Mom & Dad thanks again for contacting me to arrange the session. I had a lovely time working with all of you! Your little man is such a sweet boy. I will of course have the whole set for you very soon. In the mean time hows about a little comment challenge. I know you found me via one of these, so you must have your own! If you can get 30 people to leave a comment on this little post i will throw in a couple mini wallet brag books on me! So leave some love folks!

xo em

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