Still learning every day as I travel along this new photography journey.  After every session on my ride home, I try to size up the session to see if I've been able to get the images my clients want, if I was able to master all the mechanics of my camera, and lighting, and movement.  When I left this session, I knew that I had enjoyed myself--I have watched these girls grow up.  But there was still this nagging voice in my head saying I should have done something differently or forgot to some things all together.  But when I got home and got these images onto my computer, I was so happy!  

This family supplied me with one tender moment after another and I love how the session turned out.  We had a lot to deal with~5 little ones, the three girls, mom and dad who from my understanding, hadn't been photographed in quite some time and trying to keep everyone happy, available, and on cue when it was their turn.  

I've studied and practiced and studied some more.  And while I can try to orchestrate some of the interaction between family members, I think a lot of what I capture is simply just honest, true, innocent love.  This family showed me this by the truckloads!  As I set up one group for a pose, I'd notice off to the side was a tender moment I just couldn't pass up, so I found myself turning in circles trying to capture each and every glimpse of love.  

After I finished editing the images, I decided the reason I left so satisfied was that I just witnessed a family who really gets 'it'.  By watching through my lens, I actually felt the devotion they have for one another.  They embrace each other with love and respect.  They laugh~~with and at each other in the purest most wonderful way.  And they slow down to take in all the little moments, which we all learn eventually, aren't actually so little.  

This was an amazing session.  One that taught me a lot more than just the technical functions of my camera or where to place people and what to say to them to help get the images I want.  Not that I didn't know it, but it's nice to be reminded how unmistakably amazing the little moments truly are.  Blessed, just blessed!