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My First Family Photoshoot

November 16, 2011 by Elaine

So last week I put myself out there and offered to take photographs for some of my local friends and their families.  The response was more than I could have hoped (YAY!) and on Sunday I got together with my first guinea pigs family and I am happy to report that it went pretty well.

My friend Tiffany also has two boys and a girl, close to the ages of my kids, so it was extra interesting to have them as my first experience with a family shoot.  Now, I have an idea of how we really are when we have our photos taken! HA!

Anyway, thanks Tiffany.  You have a beautiful family, inside and out.

Thanks for taking a chance on me….

Here are some of my favorites….










I could have totally posted more. 🙂

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Comments

  1. Liz {Learning To Juggle} says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:37 am

    These are all fantastic!! What a lovely family – and such great pictures!! I LOVE the first picture especially – she looks like such a sweet little peanut!!

  2. blueviolet says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:51 am

    What a fun new venture for you. Those are wonderful!

  3. Kerri says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:51 am

    Your pics are beautiful. I can’t believe we have never had a professional family portrait taken…how sad is that?! It’s going on my list of things to do!

  4. debi9kids says

    November 16, 2011 at 4:11 am

    How fantastic! These are beautiful photos! Well done & good luck to you on this new venture.
    (I’m shooting my first “real” holiday photos tomorrow. YIKES)

  5. angie says

    November 16, 2011 at 4:21 am

    The pictures are GORGEOUS. I bet they are so pleased!

  6. Tricia says

    November 16, 2011 at 4:33 am

    Beautiful Photos! I love the mom and daughter picture and the profile of her. They are just gorgeous. Happy WW!

  7. Kat says

    November 16, 2011 at 4:46 am

    Those are GORGEOUS!!! What settings did you use? I must know! 😉
    Great job!

  8. Kimberly says

    November 16, 2011 at 6:34 am

    Gorgeous photos! I need to learn how to use the different settings on my camera. Or? I could just move closer so you could take our pictures!

  9. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    November 16, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Beautiful photos. You did a great job.

  10. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    November 16, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Beautiful pictures! You totally nailed it.

  11. Brenda says

    November 16, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my site.
    Your photos are beautiful. You have a real talent.

  12. Jen says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I don’t know why you haven’t started photographing people sooner. You are amazing. These photos are awesome.

  13. Krystyn says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Great shots and great job, E!

    I love their little girl in her dress and slightly sassy pose:)

  14. Kami's Khlopchyk says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    They are all beautiful! Great job, my friend!

  15. nicole says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Oh, that little girl is just a doll, isn’t she?! Great shots, E!

  16. Susan says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Can you come to Birmingham? Please?

  17. Jennifer says

    November 16, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    You want to drive over from LA and do our photos? 🙂

    Seriously those are great.

  18. Jessica says

    November 16, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    Great job on the pictures!

  19. {K} says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    You have a beautiful family!! The pictures are perfect!
    I really love the close-up of your little girl. She’s gorgeous.

    New follower here from the blog hop

  20. Galit Breen says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    *Swoon* you are so very talented! xo

  21. Olivia says

    November 16, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    These pictures are wonderful! I can’t believe you’ve just started out! What’re your secrets 😉 I’m a new follower on here and twitter!! I’d love for you to come check out my blog too!

  22. tracy@sellabitmum says

    November 17, 2011 at 3:45 am

    SO AWESOME! I hope to be this brave someday. xo

  23. Emmy says

    November 17, 2011 at 5:14 am

    Great job! How does it feel having your first shoot under your belt? They all look great!

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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