T-Rav & Karolina

It's finally here - the post everyone's been holding their breath for, and when I say everyone, I really mean Sydney.  For their engagements, Karen wanted to create a photo strip much like you would receive from a old time photo booth.  This is the first time I've ever shot engagement pictures with a studio setup and I could have really used some back-lights (hint hint Greg).  Needless to say it was worlds different from the out door engagements I'm used to doing but lots of fun none the less especially when Doug got into the action in front of the camera as well as behind.  He's turning into quite the artist.  Too bad all male photographers are gay.  You know it's true.  Okay I admit there might be one or two out there that are not.

 

yes, they are talking about you.  maybe you should go check yourself out in the mirror.

Take Two

 A seemingly perfect day for taking some new birthday pictures of Doug...comfortable temperature, great cloud cover, beautiful location - just one problem.  Doug hates having his picture taken.  After an hour of bribing, threatening, and yes, even begging, we finally got a few good shots.  Unfortunately the verdict is in and I hate the way they look.  Maybe if he had played the "cowboy character" a little more.  Anyway these will not be displayed on my walls and he is definitely out of the running for America's Next Top Model.  In other news the Thompson boys might just haves what it takes to win that kind of competition....

 could this kid look any more like his dad?

 

 

 

and lastly, my favorite shot of the day

Hannah's Baby Boy

 I was so lucky to get to take pictures of this little guy - so co-operative and everything.  I mean sure he's a baby so it's not like he did what I told him or anything but anyhow I thought these pictures turned out pretty great. Congratulations to Hannah who got her baby boy at last.  Actually her twins are only like 3 years old, but anyone who's ever been pregnant knows that nine months drags on like an eternity.

Playing in the Creek

With all the patchy weather we had this spring I'm glad the kids had a chance to play in the water when we were down at the ranch last week.  They had a super fun time with their cousins, whom Doug refers to as "Pig-Will and Pig-Won't."  We sure are looking forward to seeing them again soon - maybe next time on their own home turf in Oregon.