29 June 2011

Playing in the Creek

A couple of weeks ago, photographer Vy Koenig took photos of our kids.  Vy is a good friend of a client & friend of mine & offered us a complimentary photo shoot.  We were so excited for the opportunity, but I had no idea how awesome the photos would be.   

{Justin, 18 months}

We brought the boys in their rain boots & we all ventured into the woods for a hike to the creek.


{Christian, almost 4!}

They started out timidly, stepping on stones & splashing lightly in the water...  Vy had sailboats ready for them to play with and she even made newspaper sailboats which they looooooved. 


Their favorite part was the "pirate" ship that Vy's husband made:


{It was a flat boat front staked into the ground = so adorable... very Little Rascalish}

Once they got comfortable, the shirts came off and the real splashing began:

{Christian is so proud of this pic}

We all got a little wet...


Vy captured my little guys perfectly...


...And my big one too:

{Justin loves getting "eaten"}

It was honestly just such a fun time...


We got to spend quality time with each other & have a little adventure while Vy captured it all:

{Dave & I weren't planning on being in the pictures but I'm so glad now Vy got some of us with the boys}

 I really CANNOT believe I have a picture of my little guys being NICE to each other!!:

{Makes me happy}

...And nothing's better than this feeling:


I really can't thank Vy enough for this gift.  We will definitely be doing it again!!

If you're in the Northern Virginia area and are interested in Vy's services:
Check out her website here to book an appointment.  She's AMAZING!!!!!
(And if you're not in the area, check it out anyway... there are so many cutie pies on there!!!)  I was so excited to see all of the creativity & effort Vy had put into preparing the shoot & she's so sweet that the kids warmed up instantly.


xoxo, Lauren

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40 comments:

  1. SUCH beautiful photos! You will treasure these for years to come... forever!
    What a talent!
    Thanks for sharing...

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  2. Dear Lauren...Cherish these moments (they to will slip and be gone)! XO, Renee and Angela

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  3. You have such a beautiful family! Wonderful pictures. :)

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  4. Oh WOW - such cutie pies and what amazing captures.

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  5. these are absolutely precious . . . she definately caught the real emotions and happiness in those pics . . . memories you will have forever
    xoxox
    E

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  6. These are amazing Lauren! Oh i just love each one of the photos. You guys make such a beautiful family! :)
    xoxo Edyta


    http://edytaandco.blogspot.com/

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  7. Wow...beautiful photos. Your kids are precious!! Christian looks so much like you. Very talented photographer.

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  8. They are growing up fast. What sweet photos and they will remain that way. So nice to have prof. photos!
    Super cool!!
    pve

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  9. Oh my gosh...your boys are so adorable!!! I love the photos too...so beautiful:)

    ps...i'm having a little give-away on my blog! Stop on over if you get a chance:)

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  10. I LOVE these...the color...the water...the love.

    SHE is GOOD!!

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  11. Such beautiful shots, Lauren. And, you're baby almost doesn't look like a baby anymore. How fast it goes!!! :(

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  12. Soooo cute! I can't believe how big your boys have gotten.

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  13. so precious! love casual shots like these.

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  14. Adorable pictures. Your kids are so cute :)

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  15. Amazing photos! I have a creek near my house - you've got me thinking - could I convince my 17 and 12 yr old into a photo shoot! (I think I actually might try)

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  16. Great pictures! Love the natural outdoorsy setting - you have a beautiful family!

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  17. Priceless! And I have been thinking about a boat thing for our store window...major inspiration.

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  18. Beautiful photographs of a beautiful family. The photographer is incredible -- what a talent! So many families get dressed up and pose inside. These photos are so much lovelier and natural.

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  19. those boys are too beautiful!

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  20. Gorgeous family! Beautiful pictures!

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  21. So cute! I love kid photos where they are not posing and trying to sit still!

    Perfect!

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  22. Oh dear Lauren!!! These pictures are just amazing!! Oh what a treasure they will be for all times!
    Hugs,
    Greet

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  23. Gorgeous photos! They capture your family so beautifully. Your little one is getting big so quickly! Both boys are just darling. I'm sure you'll cherish these photos for years to come.
    Claudia

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  24. Absolutely amazing photographs! Candid moments always make the best pictures!

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  25. There is such a difference in a quality lifestyle photographer and using natural light vs studio and posed photos. I tried this approach at my 2000 wedding before the trend had set in. The dude had a photography gallery and everything! But he got drunk at our wedding and, alas, I don't have a single decent photo of my husband and I! Huge regret. It is worth every dime to invest in a good photographer who specializes in children's photography. And your favorite color--green--is predominent! Beautiful photos. Beautiful subjects.

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  26. Your little men are so cute and those pictures are amazing. It looks like the whole family had a great time. I have got to take a photography class I stink at it.

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  27. I've been following your blog for a while....but I'm not sure I've ever commented! I love reading your posts, and I especially love your family/living room and your kitchen!

    I had to smile when I read this...my family just had photos taken at the creek too! I thought my idea was so original....I guess not!

    Here are a few of our photos, in our wellies, if you want to take a look!

    http://tulipandturnip.blogspot.com/2011/06/family-photo-shoot-at-creek.html

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  28. Lauren... i should let my sister in law (whom you met at Michele's) know about Vy...

    xo

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  29. How adorable. A talented photographer can really capture a moment and make it last forever.

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  30. Those pictures are just gorgeous, Lauren!! Love them, and especially the last one of you loving up on your sweet buddy!!!

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  31. Great photos! Can't believe how fast your crew is growing up. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. These images are perfect, love the boat theme!
    -Jessica & Holly
    Etsy.com/shop/chezjolly

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  33. What gorgeous images! She captured love, and that is a hard thing to do! Beautiful!
    Yvonne

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  34. So beautiful!!! Great photographer!
    If you ever want to check out some photography for your home, visit us here http://www.etsy.com/shop/chezjolly?ref=pr_shop_more

    Talk to you soon!! Happy 4th of July.

    xoxo Jess & Holly

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  35. Such beautiful pictures and memories, Kathysue

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  36. Lauren- These photographs are just stunning and I bet you will cherish them even more as those kids get older. Vy is an amazing talent!

    Loretta

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  37. Beautiful pictures, she is really a pro!

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  38. So so cute, and omg Justins eyes are to die for!

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