3 Peas Photography- the Blog: Minneapolis MN Children’s Photographer – Baby, Child, Family

This session was one I was really really excited for…..as it combines three things I love. 1- Outdoor winter fun, 2- Photographing families at play, 3- a PUPPY! and an Aussie puppy no less. I love dogs. Like crazy love them. If you’ve ever had a session with me, and you have a dog- you’ve seen 1st hand how I just HAVE to talk to/pet/play with the dog, and most dogs love me. I’ve only met one so far who didn’t- and you know who you are- SHILOH!

When the mom contacted me for the session I was thrilled! I’m a firm believer that when you live in MN, you have to embrace the climate- which means playing in the snow! I love love LOVE photographing outdoor snow play- there’s just something about bright colors, red cheeks, and the bright white surroundings… love it! Some of my favorite photos of my own kids are in the winter playing outside.

I cannot express how much I wanted to steal Scout away. Isn’t he ADORABLE!?? He reminds me so much of my own Aussie at this age- except much, much smaller and shy. He was a little wary of me at first- but once he found out I had “cookies” in my pocket (i.e. Pupperoni) he decided I was okay  

With his kids

What’s funnier than throwing snow on mom? I love everything about this photo…

One of my faves from the day:

Thanks G family for a wonderful afternoon- you are a great family- and I will never forgot the scene of watching the 4 of you try to catch the dog…..seriously so funny- I wish I had videotaped it  

These two beautiful boys are cousins- only a few months apart which anyone with kids knows, can be a big difference developmentally. Baby *N* who his parents affectionately refer to as “The Garden Gnome” (how stinking cute/adorable is that???) is 7months old- and pretty much sit/stays wherever you put him. Happily. His older cousin *D* who is 11months old is a mover and a shaker that never stops crawling/standing/moving here and there.

First up- the Gnome. Seriously- how can this not make you smile:

Cute little *D*- The Busy Bee:

Photographing these two together was, well, challenging! And while they were never in the same spot for more than a few seconds- we did manage to get this adorable shot of them together!

and one more of *N* because I think it’s too cute with his little tongue

 

This handsome duo are our next door neighbors. Z is officially the oldest “kid” I’ve photographed to date. He’s 15 and newly driving (with a permit of course) and I swear grows a foot a year! His brother M is one of my kids favorite people in the whole world. They adore him. He’s taught them how to skateboard, climb trees, and has truly been a wonderful role model for them….there aren’t many 12yr olds that will give a gaggle of 6yr olds the time of day- much less actually play with them, teach them things and in general be nice to them. His only flaw is that he’s a Packer fan….oh well We really do feel so lucky to have such great boys living right next door- we can only hope that our two boys will grow up to be so kind and considerate!

And of course their dog….who reminds our dog daily just how slow and not-agile he is. He runs CIRCLES around our poor doggers…. but our dog still steals all his toys when he can

I have had the pleasure of knowing this family since 1991- thanks to a random lottery dorm room assignment 3 of these 5 boys belong to one of my college “roomies” and the other 2 are her younger sister’s. 5 boys all 4 and under. What fun the holidays are for them!

 The whole crew:

Seriously one of the sweetest kids I’ve ever known…he’s the nicest big brother and SO patient and loving…

Okay- I know it’s not nice…but this one makes me LAUGH!! It’s very much the face I got for most of the photosession and just screams “Hi I’m TWO”

I. Want. To. Squoooooooosh. Him. Hard to believe that a mere 5months ago THIS was him!

Happy Mr. A- isn’t his smile sooooo adorable!!! He has grown SO much SO fast!! THIS was him in July!

and his big brother- who is such a hoot! Mr. Personality!

 

One month old and sweet as can be! Little baby *A* was a super trooper- the only thing we couldn’t get her to do- was sleep! But she was a happy, pleasant little camper who was unbelievably mellow and soooooo adorable