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1/31/13

My brothers : personal | cedar rapids, ia family & children photographer

 
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The roofer has a leaky roof.
The cobbler’s kids go barefoot.
And the photographers kids don’t have any pictures of themselves.

Or in my case, the photographer's brothers don't have any pictures of themselves.
Which isn't quite true, but more often than not I'm busy photographing other families/kids,
and don't take time to do shoots with my siblings!

Some of you already know, but for those that don't, I have 7 brothers.
And yes, I'm the only girl.
True story. :)

Last November when we had a few warm days, I knew that if I didn't do "school pictures" then,
it wouldn't happen that year. :P
So we hurriedly got people ready, and drove about a block from our house and took them.
I went with 4 of the boys, and then came home and took the other 2 that didn't go the first time.

And oh boy...I seriously wish we had video footage of that shoot--SO hilarious.
Taking pictures of people, and then taking pictures of your own family are very different, haha.
I remember dying laughing, while trying to get people to cooperate...
and someone wanted to get this done as fast as possible..
and someone was about in tears because he didn't like his outfit..
and someone brought a toy gun along and would occasionally stick it in my picture.
URG!

Overall, it was definetly more on the hilarious side...
and I successfully managed to get at least one good shot of everyone.

so, here you go.
my brothers:
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Otto, the little ham.
Seriously, this kid knows he's cute.
[plus, being the youngest child, you can get away with more--my theory, anyway]
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epitome of 'cheesy smile.'
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Jurgen [Burg]...helps me on photoshoots sometimes.
I can't believe how fast he's growing up.
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So is Berend..
he just turned 11..I had to think!
That's crazy.
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PhotobucketGunther...is actually younger than me [although he's taller].
He makes amazing cheesecakes [no joke] and I keep telling him to start selling them...
comment if you would like to purchase one. :P
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okay, so this is blurry.
but that lip?!
classic.
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our moods change rapidly around here...
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and thank you for sticking a gun in my picture, Berend. :P
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oh man, this kid.
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I think someone told him to say cheese or something in this shot..
and this was how he said it:
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that's better. :)
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soar.
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one of my favorites..
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this cracks me up so much..
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Reiner [or Reinba] just plain cracks me up..
he could play alone all day by himself and totally not care.
All he needs is someone to get him ovaltine or apple juice, and make pb+j.
then he's set.
until he needs help putting on his socks 'perfectly' or something.
haha. love that kid.
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Anton..aka Jimi, loves loves life.
I'll never forget in December when I wrapped up his present
and gave it to him to put under the tree...
he was so excited--"I wonder what it is!!"
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"I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift,
 that gift should be curiosity."
--eleanor roosevelt
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took this of my older brother, Erich when he was home over Christmas.
he lives in TN now, and whenever he's back I think we're all reminded how much we miss him.
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yesterday I practiced doing some 'studio' type work indoors..
definetly not my forte, but I still had fun. :)
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[let's just ignore the wrinkled background..okay? *cringe]
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here's a few behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot in November.
haha. :)
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me and Ocho!
[if someone would like to photoshop this and make my hair look more tidy,
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umm, thanks for running straight through my frame, Jimi. :P
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happy Thursday!
 
~H. Elise
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15 comments:

  1. Hannah these are adorable and goreous! I can really tell how much you love your brothers. : ) I seriously would never be able to tell the little ones apart! Oh and you should use your amazing designing skills and create your bro a cheescake website! I would buy because cheesecake is theee best!(sorry about this longgggg comment)

    Maddy

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  2. The pictures turned out great! looks like you all had loads of fun!!!

    ♥Michelle

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  3. These are super sweet! You are blessed. :)) Love this shoot, plus your little brothers are sooo cute. Absolutely adorable. I loved reading what you had to say about what went on during the shoot. That's how it is isn't it. ;) and the gun. Hahahaha that would probably happen with my brothers too. Once my brother just kept running away when we wanted to take pictures of him. SO instead of nice poses we got mischievous faces and pictures of him running around the backyard. Haha just a little story for you.

    Anyway loved these.

    Blessings!

    -Madi

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  4. These are so sweet. Love them all! Especially the little series of your brother, I think they were # 23, 24, and 25. Way to go getting a good one of all of them:) That is definitely harder than it sounds..:D

    Hope you have a GREAT day!
    Emily

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  5. Awesome! You have such a wonderful family :) I am HORRIBLE at making cheesecake.....I'm going to have to get one of those!

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  6. Aw, too sweet and adorable. :) I have 4 brothers and I love them soo much. Otto is such a cutie! :)

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  7. Those are some handsome boys right there ;)
    Love these pics Hannah! Reminds me of how badly I need to get out and shoot my siblings again! (I can't say shoot and not think of Texas and how we sounded like we were going to murder someone. :P )

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  8. Such cutey patooties! Loved these frames.

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  9. I LOVED these, Hannah. So nice to meet your family (in a way). Come and visit! Our brothers would have a great time. And then us girls could hang. :) Miss you, Sanders!!

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  10. Love these Hannah!!!

    Your little brothers photograph so well and their poses... too cute!

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  11. Your brothers are adorable Hannah! Great photos :)

    xo
    summer

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  12. Love the location, Hannah. :) The pictures of Otto's "cheesy grin" and "classic lip" most definitely brightened my day. Too cute. =) Aren't brothers SUCH an awesome blessing?! I always enjoy hearing from other young ladies who have only brothers - I learn sooo much from my brothers and basically don't know what I'd do without them. :) Blessings, Hannah! Have a beautiful day, rejoicing in our Savior!

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  13. Oh my goodness, girl! You're an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G photographer! Seriously!!! You make everyone look so good in your pictures!!! Can I have my pictures taken? :D :) :D :)
    This "Turning Hearts" we need to have a chat about photography! I think I could definitely learn A LOT from you! :)
    Also, looking forward to seeing you in March@ the Leaders training!

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  14. These pictures are so good! And cute!!!

    http://www.meredithsledgeblog.com

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