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Everyone worries about having their family picture taken when they have children. Myself included... I have 3 rambunctious boys, and you never know what is going to happen when you ask them to sit still and behave.
So how do you get a nice family picture where your children aren't flying past you as you wearily smile at the camera? Well, you have your assistant bounce a soccer ball on your head right before you take the picture!
ok... it was an accident, the ball slipped, and we're still friends... but it worked & I may use that trick down the road if necessary! :)
The best way to have a relaxed, fun portrait session with kids is... to let them be kids. Mom & Dad in this session knew we might have a hard time getting the boys to sit for a picture, and let me know ahead of time. They had a great idea to let the boys play soccer for a while to help burn off some energy... and it gave the kids some time to warm up to me as I dodged the ball and snapped a few fun shots while they played.
Cute family! I love photography and I want my clients to enjoy their portrait sessions as much as I do. I'll do my best to engage the kids, ask questions, tell a story, make funny faces and be silly... soccer ball to the head, whatever...
just relax and enjoy the time with your family and I'll capture the memories for you.
Thanks Kay & Leo for a fun session with your adorable boys!
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Today my twins, Nate & Hayden turn 4.
Two brothers, born 4 minutes apart...
Nate was born first. He had set himself in that position early in the pregnancy, and was not going to give it up. Hayden flipped around my ribs for nine months, earning the middle name Jett. Nate still has a small stubborn streak, and Hayden sometimes runs so fast it is questionable if his feet are touching the ground.
Nate is... silly, loves to belly laugh & goof off. He is athletic and adventurous, and loves to hike, run & ride his bike... fast!
He is at times serious & thoughtful, passionate about Bingo (his blankie), and trains... oh, does he love trains. He's sweet & cuddly, and loves his family and friends.
He's a mama's boy.
Hayden is...
the giggler, he has a laugh that will make you want to join him. He loves to build with legos, and eat cheese (his Wisconsin roots?). He doesn't like peanut butter. He is ready to start playing T-ball, he can't wait to get out on the field and play baseball like his big brother!
Sometime's he is a bit shy.
He is a sweet charmer with a killer smile, and has a great imagination.
off you go... go and be 4!
I love these little guys!
Chapel of the Flowers:
That desert shadow photo is one of the coolest ones i've ever seen I really like how the colors showed up in it.
(07.12.13)
Chapel of the Flowers:
I really like the way that shadow picture looks the colors look really cool in that picture.
(07.12.13)
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Happy 4th Birthday Nate & Hayden!
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Banner met Harry in a restaurant in Italy and they fell in love. True story, and it's a cool one. More on those two coming soon...
Jump ahead a few years later, many trips overseas and a move to Utah, and they are married and enjoying being a family together with Banner's two boys. A rock-climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, camping, gourmet cooking family. Don't be jealous... they're very nice. Banner, Harry, Van & Cael... now you can be jealous of their incredibly cool names.
Van & Cael : rambunctious sweet mischievous adorable adventurous brothers
Happy family. I love that!
Harry & Banner, it was a pleasure photographing your family! (mosquitos & all) Cheers to a happy life together!
Krista:
Fabulous!
(08.06.10)
Lee & Neva Fels:
Beautiful family.
(08.06.10)
Bill:
Ok, I am your husband and sometimes I don't realize what talent I have in my midst.
The color and light in these photos is amazing. The way the people just jump out of such beautiful natural settings.
I knew you were talented but wow!!
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Utah Family magazine just announced their 2010 Family Favorites in their August issue.
The Reader's Pick winner for Favorite Family Photographer... Kari Sikorski Photography!!!
"Kari Sikorski is a natural-light photographer who has that special touch when shooting children and families. She specializes in outdoor portraiture, capturing each family's uniqueness.
I want to send out a HUGE Thank You to all of my fabulous clients & to Utah Family magazine! I am very honored, and smiling so big :) I love what I do, and it is so nice to hear that others love it too.
Thank you!
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Meet Riley & Sophie...
These two sweeties were so fun, and had a great time running through fields and jumping stepping stones across the creek...
Jenni & Chad will be celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary this fall... Congratulations! Still bringing on the hotness!
I'd bet these two kiddos get just about anything they ask for when they smile like this for their Grandma! Truthfully, had there been a Toys R Us nearby I might have been tempted to spoil them -- they are that sweet!
This arch is hidden in a beautiful spot in the woods. Looking down to the water far below made my stomach jump, so I was thankful for the fence separating me from the edge of that big hole. That might be why they are all smiling so much, it took a lot to release my death grip on the rail!
The Cherney's family portrait session included everything I love about my job... a fun family to shoot, lots of laughs and a beautiful & scenic outdoor location.
Jenni & Chad -- you have a beautiful family, thank you for a great session!
Neva Fels:
What a beautiful family! Congratulations to Jenni & Chad on 12 wonderful years and many more to come.
(07.14.10)
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