Thursday, January 17, 2013

Stephanie & Erik: Engagement!

I must say, my first engagement session went pretty well. Considering the subjects were my sister and future brother-in-law, there was minimal pressure. Not that I didn't want to take great pictures of them, but they were comfortable around me and Em (my older sister, who helped them pose), and I was comfortable telling them what to do! Just ask Erik, I may have gotten a little too comfortable. There were several pose ideas that we would give him and he'd laugh and say, "That doesn't feel like us." Such a sweet response to us, the pushy sisters-in-law.

After having my own family's pictures done professionally, and being told by that photographer to "interact", I gave them that same advice a few times. To which, Erik began poking Steph in the face. Needless to say, none of those pictures made it on the blog. :)

Below are a few of my favorites. But before you begin to scroll through, first let me say how incredibly content I am to watch my sister giggle and bask in the attention that Erik gives her, and to know without a doubt in my mind that he will take good care of her and treat her right. Thanks, Erik, for being such a willing participant in this photo shoot and we cannot wait for you to be an official member of our family!



  










A bunch of thanks, again, to Emily for helping me out with posing and helping to make them comfortable in front of the camera!

6 comments:

  1. I love them all, Kate! You did a fabulous job!! It was fun telling them how to pose!! Can't wait for you to do my newborn pictures!!!

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  2. Oh my goodness, Em. I'm getting so excited about your baby's pictures! I've been looking around on Etsy. I'll probably make a few purchases tonight in preparation. Ahh!! Much more than I anticipate taking the pictures, I just can't wait to meet the little gal or fella. :)

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  3. And I must say, @EmyClair, I couldn't have taken those pics without your help! You deserve a TON of credit!

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  4. Katie, oh my gosh, I have been so touched by this. You are an amazing photographer and writer. I know the Lord is going to use your talent for the good of others. Your words about your feelings about Erik and Stephanie are beautiful, and the depth of the love you and your sisters have for each other. You three are a testimony of your upbringing and examples of what families should all be like. I love you all.

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  5. Thank you, Patty! You are so sweet! And I have to agree with you, my momma and dad are amazing examples of what parents should be like, by God's good grace! They have certainly instilled a deep love for one another in all of us. I can only hope and pray that I will do the same for Nora and her future siblings. It is more of a blessing than I can ever put into words to have such a loving family.

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  6. Good job Katie! They are excellent. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the one of Steph leaning back and Erik is kissing her nose. So sweet! :)

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