5 years young

Well. It was that bittersweet time of year again. Her birthday. Which means her 5 year old portraits were due. What should she wear? Where should we go? How should I do her hair? How can I bribe her? But I didn’t want to impose this on her, I want to be in the moment WITH her. I want to remember her THIS way, how she really is, instead of dolled up and posed. That’s not who she really is. So the hair was not done (she had braids in the night before, hence the waves). And the clothes were whatever she picked that day (notice, no pants). And she wanted to take her photos with Pepper, her true and loyal companion. So I moved along with her instead of bending her to what I thought I wanted in a portrait. And I’m so happy I did.

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6 Responses to “5 years young”

  1. Michael Wachel says:
    March 21, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Just adorable!

  2. stacie hawley says:
    April 11, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    So cute!!! I can’t believe they are all getting to be so big!! Bella turns five next month – and we just took her five year old pictures on our bed too!! =) Love. LOVE. Love!! So…I’m sending someone your way – just got asked for a Vegas referral! =)

  3. admin says:
    April 12, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Thanks Stacie! Can’t wait to see what you come up with :). And thanks for the referral! Hope you’re doing well.

  4. anya says:
    May 12, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    So cute!Love it!

  5. Andrea says:
    October 13, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Oh my goodness….. precious series of photos. Such sweetness between her and her doggie :)

  6. admin says:
    October 13, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Thank you so much for your sweet comments! They do have a special bond :)

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