While I won't win any prizes for taking any stellar photos with my putz of a camera, can you really find fault in any of these photos of our HOLIDAY photo subjects, the Nielsons? I shamelessly followed around little Nicholas trying to coax him of his more serious demeanour and discovered he- like any self-respecting smart three-year old - knows it is best to hold out for a wad of bubble gum before revealing a smile or two. As you can see, his daddy is wise to his ways:
And when Stephanie said he has the most gorgeous brown eyes (and silky blond hair) she wasn't kidding:
A little blue soda pop appealed to him, too:
The entire Nielson gang (along with their cousins) soon relaxed and offered up some silliness:
And not opposed to gushing when it comes to kids, I declare Stephanie and Christian's children as truly well-mannered, grounded and adorable children. They were a joy to meet and photograph.
And, as we all know, pretty comfortable with being in front of a camera!
You are all going to swoon when you see the photos from the shoot.
I think we will have done Stephanie proud...as she should be as the mother of such a sweet brood.
Oh, and if anyone is wondering...
Christian?
Yep.
He is as wonderfully charming as she says he is.
And sooo in love with his wife!
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See more behind-the scenes of the Smeeks shoot here.
SUCH adorable pics!!! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteThat boy is definitely a cutee! I know his parents are so proud of him.
ReplyDeleteso cute!!!!!
ReplyDeletei look forward to seeing more!
xo
How cute are those!
ReplyDeleteThey are darling children all. Gotta love a man who loves his wife...
ReplyDeleteWhat fun that shoot must have been with all those kids in that sweet sweet shop. I love the photo of you with the kids and the other Holiday staff (on the other blog).
ReplyDeletewhat a great gang ;) be sure to come alog this week as you might win a prize in my give away ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots - and I thought I was the only 1 with a putz camera! What a sweet family (I took a peek at their blog) and I am looking forward to seeing the Holiday issue!
ReplyDeleteVisit my lovely country PORTUGAL !
ReplyDeleteSee this video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDnkYJ-J27Q
Oh Linda! I'm just so so so super proud and excited for you! Love hearing about your magazine adventures. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Liz
I want to own that sweet shop! Why don't they have things like that around here? Seriously though, how awesome to meet her family and husband and be a small part of their lives. I am really thrilled that your magazine decided to feature her!
ReplyDeleteThose kids are so cute. What a wonderful sweet shop, a perfect backdrop for a kids photoshoot. Stephanie will be so happy when she sees the photos of her children.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Oh how jealous I am of this trip of yours!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that shop...the colors are great...they just need my cakes on some fabulous footed cake plates, don't ya think?
If you ever want to photograph really unmanageable, dirty, and sometimes disrespectful children, you are welcome to shoot my family anytime. Maybe at McDonalds? That would be awesome. Ask Matthew. I think he'd love that idea.