6.23.2010

she said, "there's 21 of us"....can we do that ?

this sweetie
is part of the largest family i've ever photographed
10 adults
eleven kids

a really hot afternoon
kids who wanted to do anything but look at my camera
~i'm getting used to this~
and
by the way
the black and white group photo above
is my favorite
~i love candid and this is as candid as it gets~
mosquitos
and
sweaty little bodies
promises of ice cream
when it was all over
a game of simon says
all
for a grandma and grandpa's
40th wedding anniversary
~
thank you susan for trusting me with all your loved ones
~
the precious individual photos
of the children
are
~
i hope you have time to take a little peek
*

37 comments:

jillsy said...

before i even read your commentary, i chose that same photo as my fave!

Snappy Di said...

Awesome! These made me giggle.

Di

TechnoBabe said...

Candid shots are sometimes great. And lots of fun for later memories. I know you enjoyed this family.

Caroline said...

Oh these are AWESOME Beth. Love the one where they are playing Simon says!

Betty Anne said...

You can feel the 'family love vibes' in the candid shots -- love how each family is a different color.

kt40 said...

they came to the right woman...i love these beth they are truly beautiful photos!
kt

deb said...

fabulous.

you made me want to be a part of the family... so I think that their love was coming through perfectly..

Holly said...

I love the expression on the little tow head's face with his two fingers up near his nose....that one would be a devil and a dear all rolled into one.

Patti said...

Oh those photos make me smile. Kudos to you for always capturing the best of everyone! Love them! How bout those storms?! Hope you guys are ok!

Kim Mailhot said...

What fun !!!! Love the grandparents smooching too.
Brava, talented One !

Leslie said...

I love the "Simon says" photo.

Vicky said...

Beautifully photographed... how fun... the playful nature of the kids shines through...

Sniffles and Smiles said...

Oh, how fabulous!!! You are so fantastic!!! And what a beautiful family!!! My favorite photo? Simon Sez! Definitely! So fun!! Love, Janine XO

RNSANE said...

Such a meaningful and joyous occasion - no wonder they wanted to memoralize it in film - by the best photographer around. Your work in incredible, Beth, and moves me to tears, at times.

Country Girl said...

It was the last photo that captured my heart.

I also really love the one of the children running, Simon Says.

So beautiful, Beth!!

Jennifer said...

What precious photographs. I wish you lived close enough to photograph my family. I also love that each individual family color coordinated. How cute are they.

You are such an incredible photographer beth!!

mrs mediocrity said...

Great job! And I love the kids over at Ruby Luna too, you do such a wonderful job of capturing personality.

Jeanie said...

I agree about the b/w candid. I love pix like that. The happy smiles are fun to have and good to have, but the other is so real!

Joanna Jenkins said...

You have the patience of a saint Beth! That's a big group! But I love the pic with the little guy in the red shirt making a face AND looking at you :-)
I'm sure the family is thrilled with the end results. It really seemed to captured the flavor and the fun this family has.
xo jj

Kim Living Life said...

Beautiful photos they really show the natural in this family, i love that they aren't all posed perfectly all the time so much better than totally contrived. Fantastic work Beth

Karen said...

Love the candids too... they are "real" life :-)

Great job, as always. Wish you were closer to capture my gang.

Bernie said...

Beth, what a beautiful group of photos, you have done a lovely job here. I loved them all but I will say the black and white are my favorite......:-) Hugs

tainterturtles said...

I love the photos. Happiness shines through!

Kim Klassen said...

oh wow, love.. and the b&w is my fav as well... so good.

Cinner said...

Just gorgeous Beth, I love the one of the kids all running around and the one with the grandparents and the 11 children, you are good with people, what a talent you have. hugs to you.

deb did it said...

I can feel the LOVE!

slommler said...

You photos are fabulous! I love the candid ones the best! The kids playing Simon Sez is the best!!
Hugs
SueAnn

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dutchbaby said...

Your talent grows with every photo shoot. I'm so impressed. I love the perspective of the kids running around on the porch.

Connie said...

well, you have done it again, captured everyone's essence...so beautifully!!!

Marilyn said...

What a fun way to celebrate 40 years of marriage. I love it. Also, love your photos. What a challenge capturing them all into timeless photos. Liked the individual ones too.

margie said...

these are fabulous.

spread your wings said...

21! that is alot!! what a wonderful gift for that couples 40th celebration. my favorite is the black and white in which everyone is looking in different directions. i always love shots like that - they seem more intimate - more real.

Oliag said...

I don't know why...but by the end of this post I was crying...lovely beth!

MB Shaw said...

I adore these photos. Wish I could sneak you into my luggage for my family reunion/vacation :-)

bekkah said...

These are so very awesome!! And I agree, love the candid shots :)

Relyn said...

Simon Says is incredible. Just wonderful!