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December 1, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

This or That Thursday

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The only thing I did for this was bump up the contrast a tad. Then sharpened for the web. Lastly I added the quote since the photo wasn’t very Thanksgivingy. Is that a word?


Good to WOW

Here are a couple more of my favorites from my photo shoot on Sunday. 


I had so much fun with them. They were one of the first few shoots I did. Her boys are so adorable and were very well behaved.

 and then, she {snapped}  Grace Loves the BeatlesPhotobucket

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  1. Branson says

    December 3, 2011 at 12:48 am

    Love your edit! Realized I totally forgot to even do mine! Oops! Looooved that family session! And how fun to look back on the previous shoot! They were lovely, but youhave grown so much since then! You have such an incredible gift for this!!
  2. Lea says

    December 2, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Hi Sarah, I love the new look of your blog (although the other was uber cute), but a change is always nice and your graphics all look so nice. Did you do them? * These photos are really nice, too :) Hey, I did get around to writing that new Google + blog post. The link is right below here if you are still interested. Have a good weekend :)
  3. Christine says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    That is such a cute shoot! Great job! I love that quote as it's so true!
  4. Desirae R says

    December 2, 2011 at 4:04 am

    I love what they are wearing! Great family shots. Also I have given you the versatile blogger award. You can see more about it on this post: http://blog.desiraer.com/?p=586
  5. LeAnn says

    December 1, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    What fun shots! Love the colors they picked out to wear. Looks like they are a fun family, and it was beautifully captured!
  6. Gina says

    December 1, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    These are REALLY AWESOME- you totally rocked it!
  7. melissa says

    December 1, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    you are seriously a beautiful photographer!!
  8. Serendipity is Sweet says

    December 1, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    They're adorable! Great shots! That last one is perfect. Love the expressions you captured ;)
  9. Kim says

    December 1, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    Oh that family shot is so cute. I love what they wore.
  10. Jodi Hall says

    December 1, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Can i say i love all the pictures!! :D cant choose between this or that :P
  11. Laura says

    December 1, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    I love the shots from your photo shoot--they're so crisp, clear and vibrant! Great job!
  12. deb says

    December 1, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Awesome photo shoot. The first one is my favorite!
  13. Jaymi says

    December 1, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    I love your family portraits! I just took some myself and really struggled to find good light and keep the moving baby in focus! I need another family to practice on! But yours came out really beautifully!
  14. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    December 1, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    that family shot is so beautiful - great colors!
  15. Susan says

    December 1, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Love those family shots, how fun! The first photo is beautiful, I can almost feel the warm sun :)
  16. Jenny says

    December 1, 2011 at 11:37 am

    love these! I have some family photo shoots this weekend and I LOVE these poses! You always give me such creative ideas ;)
  17. Elaine says

    December 1, 2011 at 10:37 am

    The family shots are SO fun and beautiful too! I have a similar one on my post too. And what cute outfits on the boys! Love it. :)
  18. Sherrie says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Hi! Great pictures! Those boys are adorable. Have a great day! Sherrie Food for Thought
  19. Ashley Sisk says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Love your edit...and more from your portrait session. Great work.
  20. kathy says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Oh my goodness, those hats the boys are wearing are so wonderful...you can see how unique this family is! Kathy
  21. Susan says

    December 1, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Sara! Another group of fantastic pictures. I love, love that quote. If I lived closer I'd have you take our pictures. You are so talented!!!
  22. DaenelT says

    December 1, 2011 at 7:52 am

    Those are great pictures! Absolutely adorable boys.
  23. secret mom thoughts says

    December 1, 2011 at 7:52 am

    Love the quote on shot. Great shots of the family too.
  24. Cedar says

    December 1, 2011 at 2:17 am

    Beautiful edit! Lovely family shots!
  25. Stacia says

    December 1, 2011 at 2:07 am

    Love those hats! What an expressive family photo!

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