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No one puts baby in the corner

So my sister-in-law and brother are having their third child this May and when we go visit I’m going to do a little photo shoot with props and everything. I’m so super excited to meet the little one and I’m also excited to see if my photography has improved at all. Since my last baby-shoot I’ve gained a new camera, 4 new lenses, a reflector, and new photo editing software. I’ve also read up on some tutorials (which explains a lot, like how you fit a baby into a little bucket WITH weights and padding) so I’m hoping I get at least a few good shots. I think the dogs are sick of me being in their face and frankly I could use more shots of people.

Have I mentioned it’s a girl? I can’t wait to dress her up! It will be so so sweet. Here’s some (yes, only some) of the props I’ve found that I just love.

She wants to do a big bow shot with baby and daddy.  For that, I love this white bow, but this green double-layer bow has that extra texture (I would probably do a different color). Then again you can’t really go wrong with pink or pink-polka dots. I do know that we are for-sure getting this huge flower headband. I seriously love it and so does Lacey.
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Other accessories I love? Oh my goodness these sweet little ballerina slippers! Oh and this tutu-headband set ahhhhmazing. And actually I really love these little rompers…and these diaper covers….and these little knit hats (you can pick the flower colors).
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I’ve sent all the ideas out to my sister-in-law so we’ll see what she likes! I tell you, I may just have to get her the tutu set myself that is so sweet. I could just melt.

I also am going to invest in a poser beanbag, colored cheesecloth wraps (seen below), and will use a few small(ish) pieces of fabric for backgrounds and such.
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I’m going all out! But it will be totally worth it if it all turns out halfway decent.

So for Lent I’ve give up…..facebook. I am still posting these blogs to facebook directly from my blog itself (hey my mom wouldn't be able to find it otherwise), but I haven’t logged on at all to see feedback, see what people are doing, etc.  A client of mine was saying how she gave it up for two months and it changed her life. I have noticed that I feel like I have more free time and I’m feeling more creative. Alternatively, I feel more disconnected. It really made me notice how little one-to-one contact I have with people, but that realization has definitely motivated me to go out and do more. It’s been a good choice for me for Lent because it’s not really self-serving (like giving up carbs and having the benefit of losing weight), but it’s highlighted where I’m spending my time and has given me more time to focus on my relationship with God. What did you give up, if anything?

Well, I’m off. Josh is vacuuming the house (and Optimus haha, He’s shedding) so I better pitch in.

Have a great day!
-Shantel
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  1. Lindsey PetersonFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I love that you're giving up FB for Lent! I didn't even think of that. I'm giving up meat...day 3 and going strong! haha

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  2. ShantelFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Good for you Linds! That would be super hard

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