Travis Dew Photography

Wow…..the beach was PERFECT early this morning.  Two sweet girls….happy as can be….and calm, cool weather at low tide.  “E”, thanks for giving me a welcoming hug and a goodbye kiss….and “H”, could you be any happier?  Oh to take something away from this shoot….live a little more like “H”…everyday.  Enjoyed it!

I think I called these girls “Crazy Daisies” one time….and they are.  In a GREAT way.  Mama is super laid back….which translates down to all three of the children.  “K” was super quick to shimmy up an old oak tree….and a BIG one.  No biggy….and Mama said, “You might want to start figuring out how to get down.”  Perfect.  You got yourself up – get yourself down.  (Except notice the screaming shot…..that was for help out of one of the trees!)  Independence throughout…with confidence and joy from all three.  LOVE when I get to see you guys….it’s always a blast.

Remember this little munchkin??  Well…she’s 4 months old now and soooo stinkin’ sweet and quite a chill-pill.  Mama, you look fantastic and Daddy….you and Miss Priss still have the same head.  As always, great to see you guys.

Despite the Labor Day heat…..we were out playing early enough before everyone broke into a full sweat.  I love the costumes, baby dolls and doggies….I think all of these things are important for a shoot….to keep it real.  Thanks for calling me…and I’m glad we pushed that square through a round hole!!

By now…..if you follow me the teeniest bit – you know this cute fellow.  He and I have had a date every few months or so since he was born.  His birthday is St. Patrick’s Day – so I also call him the Little Leprechaun (side note: I never spell that word right.  Ever.)  So Mr. “L” now has a baby cousin and he joined us on our date this weekend.  So exciting…and even though he didn’t do much..I’m pretty sure he appreciates you showing him all your big boy legos.

I met this cute crew when little brother here was a teeny, tiny newborn….but now he is all BIG and has a little Miss Priss sister.  “R” seems to be pretty excited with everyone and knows just what to do to keep it all real.  Thanks for calling on me again – I love getting to meet Miss “P” and great to see “B” growing up!

Happy 50th Anniversary….you make it look young and easy.

These are my buds….who I see every three months….but that’s only for a date with my camera.  I actually get to see them more often because they are back in the hood!  Oh, and we share custody of our little dog…because she thinks their house is more fun than ours.  Mmmmpf.

For Charleston…August afternoons are typically bru-tal…. Muggy, hot, sweaty, humid, buggy, irritable, mean…. This Mama and Daddy knew how to ease the end of the day with some good yard-play and a splash in the pool.  (I, for one, loved being the excuse you got to hop in in your clothes!!)  Mama, thanks for calling me – as always, it’s fun seeing you as you are ALWAYS up for a laugh…and I love getting to see these guys grow…can’t believe Miss Priss was a newborn last time I saw her.  [Notice the finger bite?  And, one shot reminds me of the cemetery bench scene in Steel Magnolia’s….”Get OFF my bench!”]

 

This is what I woke up to the other morning…so glad it was this moon…and not the one lying in bed next to me.  Dang…I crack myself up.

Happy Friday, y’all.