Hissyfits Photography Blog

Many years ago I heard a poem that struck a chord and  has stuck with me ever since. I read it from time to time and my mind wanders to those who have come into my life…some of whom are still in it while others have quietly faded into the past.

As I was thinking about this family and what I wanted to say, bits and pieces of that poem danced through my mind. These guys are here for a reason. Arizona isn’t their home, far from it actually, but dad’s work brings them here every spring. I can relate to that part of their story. But while we stay here, they will move on. They’ll travel about and at summer’s end, they will return home. I think of them and their story and I wonder how many friends they have made and connections they have formed. I think of all of the places they have been and the things they have seen and done. But mostly I think about the people – the people who have come into their lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. I find the whole concept quite fascinating really. {There is the sociology major and psychology minor coming out in me!}

The dynamics of these two littles reminded me so much of that of my own two! Sweet, caring, doting big brother who adores his little sis. Sis, who loves her brother, also loves to assert her independence and opinions and quite possibly may rule the roost as she gets a little older! It was so fun to watch them together – to see the roles they took on as they interacted with each other and their parents.

Meet Caden. Big brother. He is three and a half and was SUCH a trooper! He listened perfectly and did every single thing I asked him to. Maybe he can come hang out with Gentry for a few days and teach her a thing or two?

And Miss Aubrey. Little sister. She’ll be two at the end of the month and I could not believe how well she was talking! At one point Caden sat on her lap and she said, “Caden, get up. You’re too heavy.” So adult-like coming from such a little person! Aubrey made me work. She wasn’t flashing smiles left and right so the ones I did manage to capture took some work!

I absolutely LOVE this next one! The pout. The bare feet. Everything about it!

And of course a few of the kids together. Easier said than done! The image I posted the other night was pure luck! As much as I wish I could claim it was perfectly set up, it wasn’t! I was just shooting away hoping to capture something worthy of a frame!! Kids are so unpredictable and each one has a mind of his own! However, I am loving these next moments as they are real life. That’s me – my style. Real. When you are two and three and a half, you aren’t supposed to look at the camera for every single shot!

Another personal fave is this black and white shot! What a sweet moment!! And a smile from Aubrey!

A few more of Caden! He was such a little explorer, checking everything out!

Sooo loving this shot of him!! So serious, and pouty!!

And a few more of Aubrey…

Couldn’t you just squeal out loud at the cuteness of this little one in this outfit? OH MY! An Etsy purchase by her mama…one complete with the ruffle bottom pants I am currently obsessed with!

And a couple more! Oh how I love siblings sitting beside each other and snapping their legs! And Caden’s prayer hands? Too cute for words!!

When mom scheduled this shoot, she set it up for the kids…Aubrey’s two year photos and Caden at three and a half. They just had family pictures taken before Christmas so the focus was all about the kids. However, I couldn’t resist when I saw this moment. I hope you don’t mind Carrie, but I love it!! And you are gorgeous! As moms, I think we tend to do the vast majority of the picture taking and are rarely on the other side of the camera! Hope this is one you’ll treasure for years to come!

Thanks again for taking the time to meet up with me while you guys are in town! Your family is beautiful and the kids were such a pleasure to photograph! I wish you all only the best of luck in wherever the future takes you!

Filed under sour-patch-kids, by Bethany