cbYatesphotography

Growing up

Take a look at these gorgeous little girls in matching pink dresses. Nope, they're not sisters. Close though . . . These are photos of my two best friends and their daughters. All three of my good friends from high school each had a baby girl this past year. Hopefully someday I can join them! ha ha

We did a photoshoot in June when L was in town and had so much fun watching the two young ones interact. With nothing but a vintage quilt and the green grass as our background it was a very casual, comfortable time.

And these last couple of photos just melt my heart. We thought we were all done but when baby snuggled into mommy I couldn't resist. They were playing and then she just laid down on mommy's cheek and stuck her thumb in her mouth. Priceless!

Getting ready for kindergarden

Well we went back to the "locker graveyard" last night to take photos with a little guy that will be starting kindergarden next month. We played on the playground and got shots with his 18 month old sister. So happy to get to "hang" out with these guys last night. Literally, we "hung" out on the monkey bars together. Amazing, because I clearly remember those monkey bars being a lot taller! Guess it's been a few years since I played on that equipment.
I always have such a good time with these kids. Plus their parents are just so cool. So down to earth and easy to talk to. I truly value their friendship.

That's Sarah with a Mae

. . . and Sarah with a Mae needed some "I've recently graduated college" pictures. I couldn't wait to take these photos. Not only is she my best friend's younger sister and extremely beautiful and fun but, she just graduated with a degree in Graphic Design! Nothing better in my book. This is just one of the many things we have in common. A quirky sense of humor, a passion for art and photography, and an uncanny ability to quote the movie "elf" are just a few others.

Without further ado,

We set off through town tonight looking for fun and different places to "snap some shots". It sure was hot out but we still had a great time. And oh yes girls, those are old lockers you're looking at. It was like a locker graveyard. They were on their side, upside down, doors ripped off, etc. I was on a trek to find some unusual backgrounds and I hit the jackpot. I kept joking with Sarah that we'd need tetanus shots by the time we got out of climbing through that jumbled up mess of ripped out lockers.

And my main goal tomorrow is to call and find out if they are, shall we say "available". I want a locker or two to use as a funky storage piece in my house. Sarah and I used a couple locker door fronts for some other pictures that I didn't post. I'd love to have them as photo props!