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June 21, 2012

Landon + Xavier

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My time as a high school teacher taught me how to instantly connect with teens and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love photographing high school seniors all over the Greater Des Moines Metro and Midwest (yes, I’m willing to travel). 

Hi, I'm Carrie

You met Little Keegen

back in April

, and because his two older brothers’ birthdays fell closer together this month, we combined them and made it a family session!

I’ve heard it said several times that it takes a village to raise a child. In Ashley’s case, it might take a village, but it definitely includes two other very important people-Becky & Zac. As her childrens’ godparents, they assisted with our time together and I was so glad they were there to celebrate Landon & Xavier’s birthdays!

We started with group photos and then I focused on each child individually to let the other kiddos have a break from the camera.

Once I felt we’d gotten the most important photos, we really let the boys loose as reward for their hard work. This is when I love watching interaction between parents and their children most-the candid time…

Showing off their muscles….:)

I’ll end with this image of Landon because it exudes the sheer joy he had in running around and the pleasure he found in the simplest of things around him.

Ashley, (Becky & Zac)- I had a great time with you guys! Thank you so much for continually coming back to me for photos of your growing family. I appreciate your trust and your flexibility and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you!

Carrie

PS You can view the rest of our time together

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My time as a high school teacher taught me how to instantly connect with teens and make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. I love photographing high school seniors all over the Greater Des Moines Metro and Midwest (yes, I’m willing to travel). 

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