Friday, November 7, 2008

Family Pictures

As you can tell, right from the beginning, Malakai was not very pleased with this situation. (Overall, though, I think this one turned out pretty darn good.)

And he sure as heck wasn't going to be holding anyone's hand.

With many bribes (and threats) we were able to convince Braeden (10) that smiling for his photo was the best idea.

Abbey (6) is a natural.

No matter how I tried, I could not convince Meg (5) that she should trade in her "posed" look for a natural and relaxed smile.

Ditto that for Shea (3). LOL!

This was, literally, the only moment Kai (1) was not crying.

A bit of family monkey-pile fun!

What do you think - colour or black and white? I just can't choose!

These fabulous family pictures were taken by the talented (and patient), Kai Smyth of kaismythphotography.com. Click on her blog to see previews from her shoots.

14 comments:

  1. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Black and White photos! Although I must say, they are all fabulous photos!

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  2. Diddo diddo diddo...
    I absolutely love all the pictures...the first family picture is my favorite...black and white....big and blown up somewhere in your home where everyone can see it...
    Wow!
    Great looking bunch you guys are!

    Nadine

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  3. Your family pics are so beautiful and quite natural looking with those wonderful smiles that your kids have. Enjoy !!!

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  4. B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.!!!! Those pictures are beautiful! I cant decide either!

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  5. Awww...can't wait to see them in real life again.

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  6. Beautiful pictures, beautiful family!!!!

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  7. You have a gorgeous family. They look so peaceful in pictures, don't they? Mine do...

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  8. GORGEOUS!!! I love the black and white family shots. And then the individual kiddos in color to get their beautiful eyes. :)

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  9. got a little babylust do ya??

    BEAUTIFUL pics!!

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  10. Tyler, I so loved the pictures!!! You have a gorgeous family and you are beautiful. This was the first time that I can remember seeing your whole face!! Thanks for sharing the photos!!

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  11. LOVE the Fam Pics... Great Big Smiles really makes the pics special. The kids at the train bridge is so wonderful. Fav is the one of you guys laying down with the kids all over...just so beautiful.

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  12. So cute! I like all of them, but I tend to lean towards black and white. You're kiddos are beautiful. You are definately a BUSY mama!

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  13. Wow - absolutely fabulous photos! The B&W fam shot is the best. What angelic faces your sweet babies have!
    But my question is - what magic did you use to get them all to look good in ONE shot? I only have four and NEVER would we get pics like this!
    Andrea

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  14. Amazing pictures! What a beautiful family! I haven't seen Kai in a long time. I was so shocked, he's becoming such a little boy!!
    Karalee

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