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Today was Ethan’s 9th birthday, so I find it highly amusing that a photo that I took of him yesterday made the front page of Explore and to #1 on interestingness.

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This entry was posted in Parenthood, Photography on June 19, 2006 by Y.

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I haven't been working or posting much due to being the care take my husband needs after a pretty intense surgery. This was my first shoot of 2026 and what a great one to kick off the year. Little ones always make me work for the shots and I love every minute of it! They always are worth the effort with their big persoanlities, especially this sweet girl. 🤍Feeling grateful for another year of getting to do what I love with the most beautiful, kind, creative people. Maybe 2026 will be the year I finally write a formal "about me" so people can have a glimpse into who I am and why I love this job of creating memories and freezing moments in time for my wonderful clients/ friends. Shoutout to @itsjasminecollinss for insisting I wear something cute for your shoot and taking these shots for me. I love them 💗I always tell parents of little ones not to worry about perfect posing for their sessions. Because most toddlers arent about that posing for photos life. The magic lies in meeting them where they are and capturing them being themselves in the moment. You would never know all the running and chasing and bribing that happened during this shoot because I was able to capture the little moments and these are perfect. 🤍🍒 Birthday girl 🍒 Birthday photoshoot| birthday photos| Portrait photography| studio photoshoot
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