So this basically started out as an impromptu photo shoot after dinner one night. The lighting in my backyard at the end of the day is amazing, and I had just gotten my new Shootsac lens bag that I had been eyeing for several months. I couldn’t wait to take it for a spin, so I grabbed Mia and told her to get her shoes on – we were going outside! It was the first time she hadn’t fought me about taking her pictures, and she had such a great time. I got some of the best expressions from her, which was totally unexpected. She was workin’ it in front of the camera! I am so excited to have these and to be able to remember her for the way she is; her silly, inquisitive, dramatic little self. This is, after all, the one and only reason I even started taking pictures in the first place – to be able to look back and remember my kids exactly as they were.
You know me, sometimes I can’t decide between black and white…
…or color…
By the way, my Shootsac worked out great (it’s got changeable covers!). 
Oh, and it’s really hard to take a picture of yourself in the mirror.
Miss Mia is growing up fast. I spoke to your dad the other day. Sorry about little Drake.
You are doing an awesome job. Whenever I am having a bad day, I love to look at your pics. The toddlers and babies are my favorite. They always make me smile.I pray God continues to bless you and your family.
Tracy
She is a stunning little girl! Great photos all around. The flower in the hair shots where she is looking right at you are my faves.
I just put the Shootsac on my wishlist a couple days ago. Glad to hear you like it so much!
haha, first of ALL, it is NOT hard to take a photo of yourself in the mirror. or maybe i’m just more self-obsessed than you, and thus, have done it more
love these images, angela! they have so much punch to them, but your photography is obviously exceptional! the shots lying on the grass are my favourite, and i have to tell you, kind of jealous of all this variety!