Family Pictures

It's always a joy.

I booked the session about a month ago but didn't tell my husband about it until the day before. I've learned from experience that ignorance is bliss.

He behaved himself (for the most part) until we pulled into the parking lot of a local park. It was filled with cars.

"There are other people here!" he cried in horror. My husband refused to get out of the car for five minutes.

"What's your problem?" I hissed.

He pointed to a nearby picnic blanket that was occupied by a young family. "They are going to watch us!" he wailed.

The idea of smiling for the camera was bad enough. The realization that he would have an audience just about sent him over the edge.

Add to the mix three kids who consumed too much water from the drinking fountain and had to use the bathroom and one who is two years old and doesn't like people looking at him and you've got a recipe for fun.

I have our fabulous photographer, Jennifer, from Treasure Photography here in Orlando to thank for making the experience as quick and painless as possible. She didn't have much to work with, but did an amazing job with what she had. We were in and out within an hour:









You can see some more pictures from our photo session on Jennifer's website over HERE.

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The dress: it's lovely, no? If you've read my blog for any length of time, it should come as no surprise that it's from Shabby Apple. Even if stores did still sell stylish dresses that are appropriate to wear outside of a nightclub (good luck) you would have to pry me away from Shabby Apple. I love 'em. The dress they very kindly sent me just in time for my family photo session fits like a glove and is insanely flattering. Not to mention perfect (lightweight) for the summer. If you haven't tried a Shabby Apple dress yet, I highly recommend. You will love.







I also have my eye on this one. I have a thing for embellishments. And white horses.