*{BUCKEYES}* Fort Irwin CA Family Photographer

BUCKEYES! That is all I'd have to say and our little Mr. Gavin would get a big grin on his face. His family is raising him right by instilling those hometown values! And his Ohio State jersey is proof!

I had a blast last weekend going around post with this family. And ahhhhhh...the nice cloudy sky. A photographer's dream...gorgeous diffused light. I haven't seen diffused light in over 2 years now and it brought me back to my Washington photography days! Seriously, it is the very first session I've had while living at Fort Irwin that was not in the full blazing sun. And it actually FELT like Fall outside...Heaven!

So here are some photos of our session together. I love candid photos of families having fun...'nuff said.

Oh Mr. Gavin, you just KNOW you are the center of attention, don't you?!
LOVE this big grin on Mr. Gavin's face...can you tell he is so proud of his daddy?!


Superman! Of course he is!
And I'm convinced this last shot is my favorite of the day. I love the wind blowing her hair and the moment captured. Remember this moment Mrs. B when he's eighteen!

Have a fabulous Thursday Fort Irwin!
Stay Extraordinary,
m

*{C.U.T.I.E..P.I.E.}* Fort Irwin CA Family Photographer

Here is a wonderful family that I had the opportunity to photograph last month. And when I took one look at their little man, it was love at first sight! I'm telling you, this little one year old stole my heart. And I honestly think he may love having his photo taken; there was not one whimper of discontentment from him the entire session! I think he may of been born to be in front of the lens! And his CHEEKS--Don't get me started!!

And since he was just shy of his first birthday, the only proper way to end his session was with his very first ice cream cone! And he couldn't get enough!! As you will see in the photo, he is not only licking his own cone, but also trying to grab dad's cone...AT THE SAME TIME!!

So here are several from our fun session. Thank you all for the fun evening together here in the desert! :)

Be Extraordinary,
m





Oh my gosh...I told you it was love at first sight! Look at those cheeks and those big blue eyes!
See, completely content the ENTIRE TIME!

Survey SAYS: He loves ice cream!

*{How the Murphy's Roll}* Fort Irwin CA Family Photographer

Watermelons, balloons, and dress up. What else could a kid ever wish for, right?! I had a ton of fun at this family session, and I'm pretty sure they did too. I think it comes through in their photos...everyone just looks so happy and in love! And don't underestimate the little one, I'd say she beat out her siblings in the burping contest we had on the grass!

I had to put a slideshow together for you all so you could see the fun we had. Ahhh...it's days like these when I'm reminded just how much I love my job.

Here are a few favorites of the day and the slideshow is at the end! :)

You are extraordinary Murphy family,
m


I love little Miss S looking over to see mommy and daddy acting silly!
LOVE LOVE LOVE... 'nuff said.
Two words...Knock out.
Tea parties in the desert...who said desert living wasn't fun?!
After one of her outrageous burps...I'm sure of it!
This is one of those images that I hope each kiddo carries in his/her wallet when they grow up. It's the perfect image to look back at and see who they were as a child with their siblings. And it is the perfect picture that can remind them of their love for each other when they have all gone their separate ways as adults.
LOVE the grass pics. And I love little Miss S looking up to have reassurance from big sis!
All the love that a mom of three has!
I had a blast with you all...enjoy the slideshow!

*{A Barn...in the Desert}* Fort Irwin CA Family Photographer

Yes, you read that right...there is a barn, in the desert. Crazy, right?! For all of you that have the *privilege* of being stationed here at lovely Fort Irwin with me, you know a barn in this desert is sort of considered out of place! But I was so excited when this family said they wanted some pictures out at the stables on post.

My favorite things about this session:
* The barn discovery...and it's a COOL barn!
* The gorgeous yellow flowers in the desert...um, that means COLOR in the desert folks...that is huge!
* The ladybugs that flew all around us...it just makes life that much sweeter.
* Did I mention the barn?!
* The fact that Mr. N brought his toy sword...how cool are his parents for letting him play with his sword in family pictures?!
* The fact that little Miss S got to hold her ladybug doll through 75% of the pictures...while ladybugs were all around us on bushes!
* And we even got to feed the billie-goats!

Thank you for the fun time! I'm so honored that I had an opportunity to photograph your precious family and create art for you all to commemorate your time here at Fort Irwin!

Be Extraordinary,
m






Playing with the ladybugs...

*{Good Times}* Fort Irwin CA Familiy Photographer

I can't tell you how much this family makes my heart sing! I've had a couple of opportunities to work with this family this past year and they NEVER disappoint! They are so much fun to work with...85% of the session they are usually wrestling around playing together and sometimes I catch myself laughing so hard I have to focus so I can get the shot!! And the expressions on their son's face when they love on him are priceless...it is evident he knows he is loved.

I am going to miss you all SO much as you move on and continue your journey. We will have to make it a point to meet up again because you all are too darn cute together that my camera will definitely go through withdrawls of seeing your lovely faces! :)

Enjoy the glimpse into your gallery! And hope you have a fabulous Mother's Day!
Be Extraordinary,
Michelle ;)


*The background on some of these shots...on their booking form, Mrs. H mentioned that Noah loves Origami. So I had to find these cool paper cranes made of old atlas pages and incorporate them into his shoot somehow!

The "tough" guys of the house!

Noah and dad...

And check out these eyelashes! You are so stinkin' cute Noah!
Love this shot...
And the love just oozes out...

*{Simply Mom}* Fort Irwin CA Photographer

Here is a family that actually ended up doing two Simply Mom Sessions with me. See, she was a smart lady and not only did a session with her kiddos, but also did a separate session with her mom! How awesome is that?! And now she has some images she can treasure forever...I'm thinking it could possibly be the best Mother's Day gift ever! So here is Mrs. L with her mama and fabulous boys. Her boys were amazing...super awesome kids!

And my favorite moment of all for this session...seeing that her youngest boy arrived at the session with permanent marker all over his arms! They tried to wash off as much as they could...but let's face it, it is permanent marker!! And my favorite part about it was that mom didn't let it phase her one bit! It is what it is!! And if anything, these pictures will even have more meaning when they look at them in 20 years! I can't wait to hear the conversation, "Look what you did to yourself before our pictures!!" You'll see it in the first picture...I wasn't about to Photoshop that out! It was too stinkin' cute...and ALL boy!

Hugs to you all and thank you for the fun afternoon! :)
Be extraordinary,
m

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And a couple of Mrs. L with her adorable mother!