Thursday, September 25, 2008

Siblings At Sunset




I have always wanted to have our family photos taken while at the beach by a professional.

When I called and found out how exorbitant and like highway robbery cost-prohibitive it can be, I thought hey, I have a camera and a couple kids...let's give it a whirl!

Well, a whirl I gave it and they turned out pretty well, I think, considering the camera is a point and shoot and I am a mediocre photog at best.

What you can't tell is that Liam did a header into the surf about 6 seconds after this shot. Another reason not to wear a new white onesie to the beach....

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19 comments:

  1. ChrisSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Who needs professionals? This is a great shot. I'd hang that on my wall in a heartbeat. Pictures of kids, taken from the back, are my absolute favorite.

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  2. Cecily RSeptember 25, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    I'm with Chris...that shot is wonderful. A framer for SURE.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    That turned out GREAT! It should go in a frame right now!!!!

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  4. MamaGeek @ Works For UsSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:11 PM

    Oh Toni, I love that shot. I do hope you frame it. I don't think I've seen a photo of these 2 togehter in a long time, wow are they growing!!

    LOVED. THIS.

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  5. AutoSysGeneSeptember 25, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    How sweet is that...I'd hang that puppy up in the living room!

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  6. WendySeptember 25, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    I think you did just fine with your camera and you have the memories to go with them! The one you shared is very nice. My good friend Octamom (www.octamom.com) has a post on some great stuff that gets out everything!!!I suppose it would take out ocean grunge!

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  7. Sarah BrooksSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    My, my very great picture you DID do a fantastic job!!

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  8. BrenSeptember 25, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    Definitely a framer! I love beach shots!

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  9. tiarastantrumsSeptember 25, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    great shot!

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  10. Izzy, Emmy 'N AlexanderSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:25 AM

    Adorable photo! I turned out great!

    I do the same thing, why pay someone else when I can do it!

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  11. Alex @ I'm the MomSeptember 26, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    I agree - the picture turned out lovely.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    That is a perfect picture!!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    I think it's a great shot of the kiddos. Claire is so sweet to Liam. And, yes. Pros? HAHAH Fork over an entire paycheck.

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  15. GinaSeptember 26, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Wow, what an awesome shot. I love the beachy ones. If you're any where close to where I live (Orange County), I'll photo your kids. I'm a budding professional so guess what that means?? I'm cheap!! (in the good sense).

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  16. SusanSeptember 26, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    I love those beach shots too and for me doing it yourself is so much better because the memories (like his header)are then attached to the photo.

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  17. Carrie and Troy KeiserSeptember 26, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    Looks great. I second and maybe third Chris' comment!

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  18. scrappysueSeptember 27, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    that's a great shot. who needs a pro - you ARE one!

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  19. KellanSeptember 28, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    That's a great photo -love it, Toni!

    Have a great week - Kellan

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