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
*
before i even read your commentary, i chose that same photo as my fave!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! These made me giggle.
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Candid shots are sometimes great. And lots of fun for later memories. I know you enjoyed this family.
ReplyDeleteOh these are AWESOME Beth. Love the one where they are playing Simon says!
ReplyDeleteYou can feel the 'family love vibes' in the candid shots -- love how each family is a different color.
ReplyDeletethey came to the right woman...i love these beth they are truly beautiful photos!
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fabulous.
ReplyDeleteyou made me want to be a part of the family... so I think that their love was coming through perfectly..
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.
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun !!!! Love the grandparents smooching too.
ReplyDeleteBrava, talented One !
I love the "Simon says" photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully photographed... how fun... the playful nature of the kids shines through...
ReplyDeleteOh, how fabulous!!! You are so fantastic!!! And what a beautiful family!!! My favorite photo? Simon Sez! Definitely! So fun!! Love, Janine XO
ReplyDeleteSuch 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.
ReplyDeleteIt was the last photo that captured my heart.
ReplyDeleteI also really love the one of the children running, Simon Says.
So beautiful, Beth!!
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.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an incredible photographer beth!!
Great job! And I love the kids over at Ruby Luna too, you do such a wonderful job of capturing personality.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteYou 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 :-)
ReplyDeleteI'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
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
ReplyDeleteLove the candids too... they are "real" life :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, as always. Wish you were closer to capture my gang.
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
ReplyDeleteI love the photos. Happiness shines through!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, love.. and the b&w is my fav as well... so good.
ReplyDeleteJust 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.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the LOVE!
ReplyDeleteYou photos are fabulous! I love the candid ones the best! The kids playing Simon Sez is the best!!
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SueAnn
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ReplyDeleteYour talent grows with every photo shoot. I'm so impressed. I love the perspective of the kids running around on the porch.
ReplyDeletewell, you have done it again, captured everyone's essence...so beautifully!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeletethese are fabulous.
ReplyDelete21! 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.
ReplyDeleteI don't know why...but by the end of this post I was crying...lovely beth!
ReplyDeleteI adore these photos. Wish I could sneak you into my luggage for my family reunion/vacation :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are so very awesome!! And I agree, love the candid shots :)
ReplyDeleteSimon Says is incredible. Just wonderful!
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