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Last night the Hyndman family came to visit me again.  I can't believe how big the girls are getting and mom and dad have a new addition arriving in about 8 weeks.  I am sorry but its sick how good Jody looks at 32 weeks.  She doesn't even have one stretch mark to Photoshop out, lol.  Sorry Jody but that must be a first.  Anyway, while the girls were napping we got some photos of just Jody & Glen and then added these two red headed little cherubs in later.  They are so adorable and photogenique.  Here are a few pix from the session.  Hope you enjoy.
IMG_9363.jpgLovin these first few snuggly pix of Jody and Glen.

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The girls have woken up and its time for some family photos.

IMG_9474.jpgHow adorable is mom's little one.  I think I might have just fed her a gummy.  That made her smile.
IMG_9487.jpgThe girls liked Peek a Boo through the old truck window.

IMG_9506.jpgNow on to some shots of just the girls.  There are a few that are repeats with just a different technique applied to them but loved them all so I am posting them all.
IMG_9519.jpgAdorable!

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IMG_9617.jpgSOOC!

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Technique #1
IMG_9617c.jpgTechnique #2

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Now for some just of Jody. I can't believe that she is 32 weeks pregnant.  She's so beautiful.

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I love this one of Jody with her hands on her knees.  She looks so at peace.  Perfect photo for the nursery.

IMG_9637.jpgFor the last one, thought I'd end with the silouette. Love it.

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If you follow my blog you know that its a lot of photos with a bit of my personal life thrown in the mix every once and a while.  Well today is the day that I am throwing in something about myself.  Today is 3 years since my father passed away.  He truly was a wonderful man.  So kind, generous and loving.  I miss all of our special times together.  Even when he would try to teach me to golf, he had such patience.  It was amazing.  So in honor of my dad, I am posting an old family portrait of all of us.  Wow, its really old, but I love my family and am so thankful we have the photos that we do, no matter what we looked like, lol.

I miss you dad and will carry you in my heart forever.

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Kelsey says:

This is so sweet, Sharon!!! What a fabulous portrait. I love it :)

(08.31.09 @ 07:41 PM)
Tenille Nichols says:

What a great keepsake Sharon! Beautiful!

(09.21.09 @ 02:54 PM)
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This afternoon I headed to a farm south of Wolseley to meet with the wonderful McCall Family.  Unfortunately there were a few important people still missing from these family photos but son, Ian and his wife and daughter were home from England so it was time to get those grandkids together and take some photos at Grampa's original homestead.  It was a little tricky off the start with one very shy British girl but she was so adorable and before we knew it, she started to follow suit with the rest of the kids and did a great job.  Plus she had the most adorable accent, lol.  Anyway, thanks so much everyone for making the trek out from the city and for putting up with the mosquitos.  Here's a few shots from the day.
Enjoy!!


IMG_5052.jpgI'm starting with a shot I love of everyone in front of Grampa's homestead.  It sure was a great old house and the kids told stories about Grampa shingling the roof when they were little and scaring them to death when he fell off.
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Grampa is definitely very proud of his grandchildren!!

IMG_5014.jpgThe kids are slowly starting to warm up.  I love this shot with the flowers.  Getting kids involved in an activity always helps get a great shot.

IMG_5032.jpgAnd just for fun, a little peak-a-boo through the flowers.

IMG_5092.jpgThe shy "Miss L" suddenly not so shy and totally fine with a photo just of her.  She even struck a little pose.  How adorable is she?!?

IMG_5104.jpgAnyone that knows me knows I love an old house and this one was no different.  Look at the great blue colors and the fantastic wallpaper.  I just love the vintage feel of this photo and the next few coming up.

IMG_5111.jpgBrothers.  Love, love, love this serious shot of the boys! They were so sweet I could have easily taken them home.

IMG_5119.jpgMiss M is such a great kid and always had a smile on her face.  I had to force her to not smile in this shot but I love it!

IMG_5132.jpgOkay, I know I keep using the word love tonight but I totally love this group shot.  The light is just so pretty.

IMG_5135.jpgAnd here's the lady that organized this whole thing and her boys.  Its too bad that dad had to work but now he will have a great shot of his family for his desk.  Carla was super nice.  I liked her right off the bat and know if she was living out here we'd definitely be grabbing a coffee now and then.  Thanks for getting everything together Carla. :)

IMG_5223.jpgCousins!

IMG_5251.jpgSnuggling with Grampa.

IMG_5260.jpgI just had to throw this shot in.  Sometimes in order to get the shot you want, you have to let the kids have a little fun.  Isn't that what its all about anyway?  We even got Grampa involved in this one.  Too funny.

IMG_5170.jpgI don't even think anyone knows about this last shot.  It was actually one of the first shots I took when everyone was surveying the yard with Grampa in the lead.  It just seems so natural.  Thanks again everyone for the great time.


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Carla says:

Ok, you had me crying from picture one. I've been wanting to do this for a long time and today was awesome and these pictures are fantastic!! You've brought to life exactly what I wanted. And yes, coffee would definitely be on, from one sentimental gal to another!

(08.13.09 @ 02:57 AM)
Suzanne S. says:

Wow! Great photos! The grandkids are all so beautiful. And the "kids" aren't too bad either :) Your Dad looks great! What a wonderful collection of photos to cherish.

(08.13.09 @ 01:48 PM)
Carolyn says:

Very Nice!! You did a great job with them.

(08.13.09 @ 06:17 PM)
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Well this was my second Family Session of the week.  Would have been the 3rd if the rain would just stay away.  So for this shoot Niki & I headed just outside Melville to the Miller Ranch.  Wow, what a beautiful yard, farm and family.  It was very obvious what a hard working, fun loving family this was.  Niki & I both felt so welcome.  They were such a great bunch to work with which is why we took probably way longer than we should have.  Sorry if we delayed your supper everyone. :)  Now on to uploading some of my favorite images.  Seriously, I don't know how I will choose so this could be a long one.



PS:  Could these kids be any cuter.  I could have taken every single one of them home.


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Linda says:

These are all priceless! I love every one!!!

(07.31.09 @ 11:02 PM)
DENNIS & JO LOWES says:

Great pictures brings back great memories!!!!

(12.01.09 @ 08:29 PM)
Shawna Bieber says:

Absolutely the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. May God Bless the Miller Family and the very talented photographer, Sharon.

(05.21.10 @ 06:08 PM)
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July 31, 2009
The other night I traveled to The Haas Farm for a family sitting.  I have known this family for quite some time now and shot for them before.  They couldn't be nicer and more fun.  We had a great time trying different shots in different locations and had animals following along for the whole time.  Thanks again guys for everything.



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Rhonda says:

Love the pic of the couple under the truck... very cool!!!!

(07.31.09 @ 11:01 PM)
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This evening the Sefton's made the complicated trek out to my place as my road is now under construction. Wow, its going to be a long summer till that is done. I have taken photos of the kids before but never the whole family. The weather wasn't the best but at least it was dry and they were all so great to work with. Mom and dad looked great and the kids were so adorable. I have learned that working with children should not be this rigid event. It should be fun. It should be play time. That's when you get the great results like tonight. Thanks for all your efforts everyone. Enjoy this small selection of images.

One last comment about this last image at the end of the blog post. I am sorry Erin but its just not fair that you look so amazing when you are chasing after two small kids. Gorgeous :)

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Ryan Sefton says:

Great pictures, They are just fabulous.

(07.13.09 @ 11:44 PM)
Kelly says:

Sharon the pictures are fantastic...you continue to out do yourself!

(07.13.09 @ 11:48 PM)
NoName says:

AMAZING pictures. WOW!!!!! Love them all!

(07.14.09 @ 01:09 AM)
Adam Burrows says:

Phenomenal work, Sharon!

(07.14.09 @ 02:37 AM)
Cyndi says:

I love the natural feeling/effect these pictures have. They are so beautiful!

(07.14.09 @ 07:26 PM)
Cyndi says:

I love the natural feeling/effect these pictures have. They are so beautiful!

(07.14.09 @ 07:26 PM)
Anonymous says:

Sharon all I can say is wow! That and I would love for you to add one more member of the Sefton family to your list one of these days soon!

(07.15.09 @ 08:54 AM)
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