Be still my heart

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In case you haven't picked up on this, I love my kids and think they're the most beautiful children on the planet. And just in case you missed this too, I really like taking pictures of them. Part of my love/hate relationship with my camera is I feel like I'm always on the quest for the perfect picture. Not necessarily the perfect picture that shows how cute they are, but that really captures them in any given moment. I spend most of my photo editing sessions frustrated that the pictures didn't capture them. However, if I never take another good photo, I'll always be happy with these. :) And I wasn't even trying for great pictures. Rory's hair is messy, she's in play clothes. But they are completely her.





I just might plaster my walls with this one. :)

Comments

MyEbella aka Kim said…
OMG Melissa those are all amazing, blurred (a favorite of mine), great catchlights in her eyes, great color, perfect photos and then Rory is adorable... yes the last one BLOW THAT BABY UP! Have you done a canvas yet? If not I would definitely try with that last one!!!!
8:36 PM
Anonymous said…
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!!!!!! The second one is my favorite because you can see the reflection of the sky (I think!) in her eyes. Totally amazing!
8:52 PM
Unknown said…
these are beautiful and yes, I would plaster that last one all over the walls!
9:03 PM
Elizabeth Frick said…
unbelievably gorgeous.
10:08 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
These are amazing! I ADORE that last one...
5:52 AM
Paula said…
WOW is she a cutie or what!?
Those are really fantastic pics!
8:36 AM
Becky said…
they are beautiful, Melissa! Just stunning and worth every bit of money that new camera cost and all the time spent making the ol' blog look better!
9:19 AM
Amanda said…
They are fabulous, Melissa! Love them all!! I love the expression you captured in the last one!!
9:21 AM
kiwicpk said…
they are sweet kids...

meaning to ask what sort of camera/gear do you use, your pics are always really great!!!!!
3:28 PM
Krista said…
I LOVE that last picture. It looks just so realistic - right down to her fingernails.
8:57 PM
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