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Through the eyes of a child…

Frankie Wylie — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:05:20 +0000

That’s how I try to approach all my sessions with kids, from their perspective! Really, what kid wants to hang out with some grown up and be told what to do? Heck, I’m not a kid and there are even times *I* don’t want to do that

So, the best way to put them at ease is to just be their friend. You can play and have a good time with them while still capturing their wonderful expressions. Of course, you have to be willing to make yourself look a little silly to the other adults around, but secretly, I am always dying for an excuse to be silly!

These two brothers came by the studio with their mom and dad this morning to hang out and play. And that’s exactly what we did! Did you know that elephants and bears could fly? Did you also know that you can play a game that is a wonderful mix of “red light, green light” and “freeze tag” and get amazing smiles? I think the best game all day was making an elephant jump out of the soft box

I hope mom and dad had as much fun as I did hanging out this morning. For two hours I got to pretty much forget about my torn abdominal muscle and just be a kid again. Great way to start a Wednesday if you ask me. Well, that and a pain pill

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Ohhhhhh brother!

Frankie Wylie — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:53:23 +0000

That’s what’s coming for this sweet family, a new baby brother! They were in last Christmas for a session for their big little man last Novemeber. When mom came to pick up her order, she had found out they were expecting this baby! Exciting stuff I tell ya! Mom gets to remain the sole princess of the house! This time around mom and dad chose to do the Belly to Baby plan and the Tales From the Crib! Stay tuned for baby’s newborn session in a few weeks!!!

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Party of four!

Frankie Wylie — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:15:54 +0000

I swear four was the magic number here. Family of four, four minute apart contractions. Yea, all about 4. All throughout the session mom was hanging in there with some ferocious contractions! Having been on bed rest for FOREVER, this was her first day back on her feet! She had finally made it far enough that going into labor was no longer risky. And so, of course, having your photos done is the way to spend your day! I am not gonna lie….I was sitting there WAITING for her water to break. It would have been just our luck! The bummer for mom is……no water broke, and baby boy is STILL all comfy cozy on the inside! He’s just setting the stage for what he’ll be like as a toddler….everything on HIS terms

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I’m feelin’ hot hot hot!

Heather Lickliter — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:37:42 +0000

Oh my goodness. When this family and I met up at the Botanical Gardens for this sweetie’s standing session, it was so so nasty out! Poor girl was just so done with us before we even started, but she perked up when we got the chair out for her to stand up with help. She’s a Tales From the Crib baby graduate now, and you can see her sitting up, heads up session and her newborn session!

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Adoption is fun!

Heather Lickliter — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:40:36 +0000

Isn’t this family colorful? They got out of the car and I was like “Oh, I LOVE everyone’s wardrobe!” Very summery! Thank goodness too, because it was 95F and steamy miserable for this session out at the Botanical Gardens last night. We seriously has to slam through it fast because it was about to rain. I felt a few drops while out there, but the skies opened up on my way home for sure. This session was a Celebrating Adoption session for the littlest man of the house. They had to wait two years for him!

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Baby belly is beautiful!

Frankie Wylie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:01:50 +0000

And this mama is no exception! Yea, again, baby’s already here. Has been here, will be in soon for a From the Crib session….but whatever, we’ll just call this reminiscing

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Puppy love….

Frankie Wylie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:49:08 +0000

That term has a lot of meaning in this house! Not only does little man love his stuffed pup, but mom is a veterinarian and they have a few dogs of their own! I can’t get over how much sparkle is in this little guy’s eyes!!!

The “heads up” stage is one of my favorites! They are just really starting to come into their own personality and be playful. And, by looking at the photos, you would NEVER guess how much he loves his dad

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And they’re baaaaaaaack!

Frankie Wylie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:31:53 +0000

I have photographed this family since they got married! It has been so fun to watch them grow. Now that there are three, life has a little more….ummm…..chaos to it

This is the first session that all three kiddos were as chipper as could be. Quinn has his dad’s attitude about photos, “No thanks!” But this day, thankfully, he was hamming it up!

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