I knew this was going to be a unique family shoot when Natalie (Donna’s daughter) first contacted me.  She went on to tell me that since her aunt passed away, Donna (her mom) has taken over the role as everyone’s mother.  So I was pre-warned of the amount of people involved and I was so looking forward to meeting this beautiful family.  On top of that, Natalie informed me she was bringing bubbles and RED balloons for the kids… I KNEW we would get some great photos with those fun props!

Let me tell you, children photography is no easy feat.  It takes an incredible amount of patience and a fun personality to be able to have fun with them while shooting… because it really is all about going at their pace!

I hope you enjoy this short lifestyle film and these fun-filled, colourful photos!

I love this shot!! Here’s Donna giving the kids a little bit of an incentive to behave for the next 3 hours!!

Donna’s smile says it all… “I’m so rich”

I think that’s everyone

Oooooh so cute.  This little guy wanted to “see” the back of my camera!!

You’re NEVER too old.

bubbles = joy

I pretty much fell to the ground laughing when I took this photo…

As he was karate kicking the bubbles he was singing “everybody was kung-fu fighting”

One VERY popular mom

Precious

the oldest of the kids… and a really big help!

Justin’s shot!

I was wondering why this little one kept on leaning over… but then her mom told me she was actually copying me and my angles!

this is what your kids do when you’re not looking!

cousins

Isn’t she lovely with her beautiful smile

Beautiful family + beautiful day = beautiful photos

He had sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much energy!!! Half way through the shoot, I removed a few layers because I was getting a workout running after him.  lol.

Anyway here are few favourites…

I had a bright idea to have Nicholas chase me with leaves…. that was a game we played for a LONG time!!

SO FUN!

Nicholas’ parents…

the next photo looks like Justin when he was a kid…..