Project 365 - Day 181. Our Summer Ritual | Delafield Children's Photography

I definitely do NOT have a green thumb.  I've mentioned this before but just in case you've forgotten...it's true.  There are no live plants in my house.  Hence my immense pride in my veggies.  Last year I attempted hanging flowers and....well....it didn't end well.  

This year I tried again.  Really...it's just two plants and they look so nice!  How hard could it be!?   I'm taking this commitment VERY seriously because there is no doubt in my mind that if I kill these off before school is back in session that I will definitely be cut off from purchasing any annuals ever again!

So each day I take my little helpers (Clare and Emma) and we the girls have some nice watering time while I deadhead my plants.  I'm proud to say that after about 4 weeks, they are going strong!!!!   YEY!   And the girls and I have some nice times with it too so that makes it all worth it!

Project 365 - Day 180. Dinner Done & Dusted | Delafield Children's Photography

Yes....this is EXACTLY why bath time follows dinnertime.

Project 365 - Day 179. Whatever Makes You Happy | Delafield Children's Photography

Today was ALL about Photoshop!  I made my first boudoir album and WOW if it doesn't look great!  I don't toot my own horn often but I must admit that I'm very proud of this and SOOOO wish I could share it with everyone!  Unfortunately, you're just going to have to trust me.   

I just finished getting it uploaded to the online gallery for my client to see and then was about to go into my late night photo-panic when I realized...HEY...I took THREE pictures today on my iPhone.   So, yippee!  I don't have to panic after all.

Here's my little wonder-girl who (at 20 months) can now count to 10!  NO IDEA who taught her that but I'm very proud.  Anyway...she has a ton of personality and really loves a lot of things.  One of them is umbrella's.  I can't explain it but she's a Huge fan.  

So, here she is hanging out in the car with her Thomas Umbrella.   

Just another day with the Johnsen's.

Project 365 - Day 178. To Each Her Own - A Sneak Peek | Delafield Children's Photography

You may remember this family...they've been blogged before here.

Today we were after an outdoor family shoot.  I think they are a GREAT example of What To Wear to a family portrait session!   Mom wanted to keep it casual (which I love) and went for personality.  The older daughter is all about horses and the younger daughter chose her favorite dress.  Mom and Dad wore stuff that matched but are also something you would catch them wearing on a Sunday afternoon.   I think they look fantastic!

Thanks, Kathi!  Lots more great ones to come....

Project 365 - Day 177. Caught In The Act | Delafield Children's Photography

Maybe it's the shifty eyes.   Maybe it's the fact that he has twice as many chips on the board as his opponent.   Maybe it's the extra cards he's hoarding next to him.  

Not sure what it is, but something tells me this boy is cheating.....

Project 365 - Day 176. Branching Out to Boudoir - A Sneak Peek | Wisconsin Boudoir Photography

I've considered doing boudoir sessions before so when I was asked recently to do one, I was so excited!   I spent loads of time researching and learning over the past weeks to prepare and felt pretty confident going into it and even better coming out of it!  The Brave Lady and I had a lot of fun together and I can't wait to get to work on the The Little Black Book we're creating to give her hubby for his 50th birthday!  

Don't be surprised it you see some Boudoir offerings coming soon!!!   This may seem a little out of whack with children's and family photography but in my mind, it's actually totally consistent.  I don't want to do these for 20 year old models.  I want to make the average Mom out there (like you and me) feel gorgeous and sexy!   So, for me, this is just another way I can be your "family photographer!"   Think about it......and let me know if you'd like more details!

I can't decide if I like the color or b&w better on this one!   Wish I could share more but, for obvious reasons, I'm going to keep these one "under covers".  :-)

Project 365 - Day 175. Craft Time | Delafield Children's Photography

It's not every day that bedtime goes smoothly.  And with my husband away for 9 days and my mom busy working a crazy week, this is the part of the day I dread the most.  Today, Clare and Emma were quite tired so they went down a bit earlier than Corey and Lilly and I was really pleasantly surprised to see that the activities they chose to do were a wood bead craft and then a game of Sequence.  They (usually) have a great relationship and I love to witness these spontaneous moments of niceness.