Wednesday, August 15, 2012

A Back to School Photo Session




A “back-to-school” photo shoot always sounds like more fun than it actually is. 

Lots of ideas this momma wants to try out + four kids who have other ideas = a stressful morning of hair curling, clothes matching, fit throwing, prop finding, and smile prompting to get just the right pictures.  In the end, I resorted to a shameful use of bribery – leftover birthday cake and ice cream for any child found to be participating and following directions.  Worked like a charm…

Welcome Back to School!

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20 comments:

Sara said...

OMG these are adorable!!!!!!!!! Can I steal your idea for,likes and dislikes...so fun!!!! Seriously Iove these pictures!!

Sarah said...

Thanks Sara. Of corse - steal away! (The idea isn't my original...shhh...don't tell.) Are you doing back to school pics?

Unknown said...

It's not a bribe, it's a reward! How you frame things is everything!

Beautiful pictures! :)

Jennifer said...

I love your pictures! Those are wonderful!

Four Little Penguins said...

Awesome pictures and adorable kids!

Mary Prather said...

Your photos are astounding... I am so glad I stopped by your blog tonight!!! Your students are beautiful. :-)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Just wonderful! Better than any prepaid studio!

Anonymous said...

So beautiful! Better than any pre-paid studio. Your children are fortunate to have you as their mother. Creativity and smiles reign supreme!

Amy Maze said...

Wow, beautiful pictures! Tell me you do this for more than a hobby! First time to you your blog...your littlest sounds a lot like my little girl, and I love your older girl's favorite things...sleeping beauty, some day my prince will come...how sweet =)

Jamie Erickson said...

Well, it looks like the bribery was WELL worth it! Great pics!

Unknown said...

Ok, I am officially inspired! But now I only have a week to find props!

Heidi said...

SOOO cute! These pictures are great! Hopefully you can just remember the positives when looking back at them and not the whining, right? ;)

Brandy said...

Love your pictures and I am impressed you were able to get so many. Your children are very adorable.

Side note - I received the comment you left on my blog but somehow I accidentally deleted it when I was trying to reply back to you. I am sorry. If you visited again, I didn't want you to think I purposely didn't publish your comment. Thanks for taking the time to leave one.

Have a great year!

Anjanette said...

uh-dorable!! love love love them - mind if I pin one on pinterest?

Unknown said...

Great pics! I love your creativity, and your kids are darling! :)

Anonymous said...

ohh these pictures turned out adorable!!

Marsha said...

Your children are amazing models and you're a fantastic photographer! Thanks for sharing your pics.

Sarah said...

What awesome pictures and beautiful children; I love the little interview attached to their pics!!

Hope you have a great year!

Unknown said...

What a stinkin cute photo shoot!!

~~~jennifer~~~ said...

Cute, Cute! Great pics! We've been back to school for three weeks now & I still haven't taken their first day of school pics. Hopefully your photos inspire me to get clicking.