Family: The Longs

My sister-in-law and her family let me take their photos again and I think we did a great job this year!  I'm always so happy to take photos of my family.  They bless me so much, and I love to capture the love they share in a moment.

Cannon Beach ~ Part 2

You can't go to Cannon Beach without getting some awesome beach shots!  So pretty!  We're definitely going back.

But first some before shots of the family getting ready for photos.

Cannon Beach Family Reuion Shoot ~ Part 1

Way back in July Shem, Asher, and I went down to the beach to shoot some family photos of my sister-in-law's family.  Can I just say that despite the young children being well, young and wiggly they were a dream to photograph!  I'm so used to kids running everywhere during a shoot but these guys knew what to do and when to do it.

No words...just pics

I still love my new lens and I have noticed a BIG difference in editing.  The colors are more true, exposure is almost spot on, some are a bit cold, but hey, it was raining and I live in Seattle, and shadows are easily touched up with my adjustment brush.  It pays to have good gear.  Now I just need some better weather. :)

BTW- her eyes are really that blue!  So gorgeous!

New lens test run~ Cute kids

I. Love. My. Lens!  Seriously, I am so in love with my 24-70mm baby that my real baby is kicking me out of jealously. :)  Poor little guy is going to have to get used to my obsession since he will be the subject of most of my photos for a while after he is born. :)  It feels so good to have gone out and taken some photos despite the rain.  Thanks Wendy!  Your kids are so super cute.

Here is a peak.

My bro and his brood

One of my bro, his photog wife, and their little Marlie.  Smiles provided by my Shem. :)

A bunch of Hams!

My nieces and nephews are a bunch of hams!  They know how to be the star of the show and they love to be funny!  I can't tell you how much fun it was to photograph them, but I can tell you that the kids all had their own ideas for poses and Mom and Dad made them laugh those real-oh-so-cute-smile-laughs during the whole shoot.  Here are my faves.

 And then we had some fun in the leaves...these pictures capture the true personality of the kids and mom and dad.

 I love this picture above even though it's not perfectly focused I think it's awesome!