Travis Dew Photography

I saw Mama last week and I’m sure glad I ran into her.  We set up our little play date and look who I got to meet today! Seriously?  So stinkin’ cute.  “R” is as handsome as ever and “K” is…on fire!!  Both have eyes that “smile” at you…..just because.  

Lil’ sister coming after you!

…Let’s discuss how cool Mama is…..throwing a football, in her boots, wearing a tutu and sporting a big-o-daisy in her hair.  That’s my kind of fun right there.

I think I found Mama’s inspiration on her outfit……

It’s that time of year…..Would this help?

Gift Certificates….Any Amount…Wrapped and Ready-to-Go.

email or call….it’s as easy as that.

I shot this family a while ago at their family reunion….and they’ve had some changes since I last saw them!  Sweet baby “P” has joined them and this is going to be her very first Christmas.  Her big furry brother “F” seemed happy she’s around….and I think her parents are over the moon.

“P”….it was nice meeting you this morning.  I’m sorry modeling is such a tiring job….but it sure was worth it.

As I’ve said before….I love getting to follow families from year-to-year.  This is my third time seeing these guys and I get so tickled with the different personalities.  Inevitably, the rough-housing starts with boys and I LOVE it.  Thanks for calling me again, Mom.  I always enjoy my time with “M”, “I” and “S”.

 

 

Check out what happens when the efforts to get an entire family in a tree….go a little goofy.  Is “S” taking a bite out of “M”‘s shoe?

We got serious for a little bit…..

This little guy doesn’t walk to get around….he does a hand stand…..or a walk-over….or somersault….he’s like an agile little monkey.

….because we thought it would be fun to build a family pyramid….yes, there are 5 people in there…love it.

Merry Merry!!

I met this sweet family a few different ways……I shot their children (that always sounds so terrible) for their preschool pictures….I have shot their brother and sister-in-law’s family a few times…..and they were up in North Carolina with us at Kanuga.  We had ourselves a good time this morning….the boys were in GREAT moods and we played juusst long enough until little “B”‘s eyes told us we were done.

Big brother “C”…..was full of sweet, overzealous affection… ~wink wink~  Being the mother of rough-housing boys….I think I’ve seen some of those maneuvers before!  Look through this little slideshow….you’ll see an apology in there.

Thanks for having me over…..I enjoyed my morning!

 

 

 

Wow – How often do you see the words “teen” and “delight” together?  I spent the afternoon with two of the most polite, humble and sweet teenagers.  There was hardly a glimpse of self-absorption that is so often hand-in-hand with teens as we know them….

I know it’s hard and I do feel like I torture this age group….but they couldn’t have been more gracious while hanging out with me…..and hopefully you’ll think it was worth it.

A big THANK YOU to Martha at BLUSH and the Magic Cheese Truck for passing my name along.

This is my third Christmas time with this sweet family.  The first one….Mama was preggars and it was an “any day” sit-chee-ation.  Miss “C” was running around excited to go see Santa!  Last year’s was fun because little Miss “A” was almost a year old and able to participate.  This year…..something really cool was on the horizon causing all sorts of excitement…..these fun people are headed to Disney soon and the girls have Cinderella on the brain!

Thanks so much for calling me again……I love getting to see you and it’s fun to watch the girls’ personalities pop out year-to-year.

It’s been a little while since I’ve hung out with these little Crazy Daisies.  They are full of laughter, energy and just plain FUN.  For these sisters…2 years apart…they really do seem to like being with each other …. “A” enjoys trying to give “W” and hug and a squeeze more often than she would like….but it eventually brings out laughter and they get to rolling around trying to recover.  Love it.

Mama, we’ll get to working on a fancy picture later……for now….all holiday fun and games.

 

There’s been a new addition to this sweet family since the last time I shot them.  Sweet baby “S” added one more girl to the mix.  I met “E” and “Q” a couple of years ago and what fun I had catching up with you today.  In fact, I’m sure you guys were about to scream “The door is over there!”…..but I was having a good time with you cool people.

So….let me introduce to you “Smiley”…..nothing but pleasant happiness in a hat and blanket.  How about THESE eyes?

And then there is “Q”….Admires and copies big sister….and full of spunk.

And last….but certainly, not least….Miss “E”.  Let’s just say the camera LOVES her….or is it the other way around?  Mmmm

I loved getting to see you guys again…..and it was fun getting Daddy involved and meeting little Miss “S”!!  Sneak Peek for now but working hard to get others up quickly…..I’ll let you know.

I think based on the bottom of these tights……you can say we had ourselves a pretty good time.

Mama contacted me the morning after the Lowcountry Children’s Museum Gala to schedule a shoot……they had gotten a sitting at the auction the night before.  Fastest. Redemption. Ever.  Good for you!!  Seriously.  (My husband and I got a certificate for a portrait that we were going to have done of our baby boy when he was about 2…..he’s 14.  It ain’t happenin’.)

Well….little Miss Priss was ON this morning and in a GREAT mood…..she knew, even at 16 months, what this morning was all about.  I loved how much eye contact she gave me.  And, I don’t want to brag or anything….but at the end of the shoot…..she came up and gave me a hug.  I think….although we can’t be sure….that she thought maybe I would take her to see a doggie that walked by….but I’ll take the hug no matter what!

How about those eyes?