Monday, July 4, 2011

A First Shoot

My step-mom's family was in town over the long weekend from the Maritimes. It's the first time they've all been in Ontario together in 24 years and she wanted to mark the occasion by having some family portraits taken by none other than yours truly. I was flattered and more than a little nervous but I jumped at the opportunity.
 
So they came for a visit to the old farmhouse and I made them traipse all over the yard.

Really. All over the yard.
As the children of a notorious picture taker, these guys are used to posing for the camera which made my job that much easier. And they also have a great sense of humour and let me tell ya, that's a good thing when you're behind the lens.


I've never considered doing portrait photography; heck, two years ago I wasn't really even into photography but I'd take their photo anytime. Well, as long as they understand this barn and I are a package deal.



Happy Fourth of July Friends!


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15 comments:

  1. DebJuly 4, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    That is so nice! The pictures are great. What part of God's country are they from???

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  2. Nellie from Beyond My GardenJuly 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    These are fun and interesting portrait photos. Congratulations on doing it so well.
    nellie

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  3. Flat Creek FarmJuly 4, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Wonderful portraits! I love all the shots, and the barn is THE perfect background (well, of course!). I'm still looking for my first victims.. lol. Hmmmm, who shall I trap?! -Tammy p.s. adore your header too :)

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  4. TexWisGirlJuly 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    those look really fun. i love the one leaning on the rail with the field behind. but also love the sunset lighting as they relax together. so cool!!!

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  5. { T G L }July 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Love those shots! Especially the one with them lying down and the editing you did on the last one in front of the barn door.

    Happy 4th of July!

    This Good Life

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  6. Kritter Keeper at Farm TailsJuly 4, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    you are truly talented! seriously. love ALL of them as they are each of a different style. happy 4th!

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  7. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Great photos, and I like the casual and fun poses. Hubby, kids and I really need to do something fun and informal like this.

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  8. GailJuly 4, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    A wonderful occasion to save in photos and the stories they will tell.

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  9. GailJuly 4, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    A wonderful occasion to save in photos and the stories they will tell.

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  10. ~from my front porch in the mountains~July 5, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Gorgeous! Every single picture :)
    What a fantastic first portarit shoot!
    I would like to book you! J and I would adore having our pics taken in front of the old barn. And then I could say.."Andrea is such a fab photographer, J and I went all the way to Canada to have our portarits made!"

    Love your "Happy Birthday, Canada"
    header!!
    And you too...
    LYLASS!
    xo, misha

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  11. ~from my front porch in the mountains~July 5, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    p.s. for some reason no ones blog is showing up, as they are posted, on my sidebar. your post took 10 hours before it popped to the top!

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  12. V.L. LoceyJuly 5, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a great looking group!

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  13. CherylJuly 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I think you have a future in photography! Beautiful photos!

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  14. MJJuly 5, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful shots Andrea! I say go for it!! You certainly have the eye and the talent for it!!

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  15. DandyJuly 5, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Oh they turned out awesome!!

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Thank you so much for stopping by the old farmhouse!