So, T’s birthday was last month. And no, I haven’t taken any birthday shots of her yet. I had big plans to, but other things came up. Then we went out of town, came home sick, her surgery is coming up and it just seems unfair to drag her out when she isn’t feeling well. Sooooo….these will serve as her birthday photos. And I’m ok with that. I’ve dreamed of these photos for over a year. My mom bought this suit for her last spring, I saved it and horded it away until it was time for us to go to the beach last summer. Then like a big dummy, I left it sitting on the fireplace hearth when we left for the beach. Oh I just wanted to kick myself. For a year. I took a few outside of my mom’s house, but it wasn’t what I wanted, they weren’t the images in my mind at the beach. And as many of you photographers out there know, when you have an image in your mind, you cannot find peace until you get it out, until you create it.
And I did. Finally. I was sick as a dog that morning, but I got T up, threw on her suit and down we went (she specifically requested the Lily hair, love that girl). I didn’t ask her to look at me, we just walked along, collected shells and talked about how wonderful and mysterious the beach is. No calling her name or saying look here. We talked about whales and dolphins and fish and waves and shells. She asked questions about everything and we giggled and chatted and walked with the surf at our feet….
I had 17 minutes. And then, well, nature called.
Turns out I forgot to have her go potty when I got her out of bed. Whoops. Rookie mistake. So, it only took 17 minutes. Well, one year and 17 minutes.
Those are sooooo pretty and what you captured in 17 minutes is pretty awesome. I don’t think you needed any more time at all.
These are beautiful. What a treasure!
on the awesome scale – these pictures are at a ten gabillion.
love!
Adorable!
and I so need to hit something besides Texas beaches — those are so pretty!
I love, love, love these! The light is so pretty, and the colors, and her hair!
I tried not to look at your blog. I tried not to sneak a peek on your Flickr thumbnails. I knew I would love them and I didn’t want to be jealous. It’s been two weeks since I took my kids to the pier for last-of-summer pics and my edits are coming so slow.
These are gorgeous – love the sky, the clouds, the sand, and all her pretty-in-pink-ness. Love that you talked about whales and dolphins and collected seashells. Love the footprint impressions in the sand.
What beautiful talent and artistry!!!
Love them all!!! So were you laying in the sand on your belly to get some of these shots????
How beautiful of my sweet T. She looks so girly, so graceful, so happy! I love them Lynds. Worth waiting one year and 17 minutes!
All that in 17 minutes??? You’re impressive.
She is just adorable.
These are adorable!
you’re going to need to add more walls to your house, my friend. she rocked the lily hair (love that) and those profile shots of her make me smile because i can just *hear* her giggling when i look at em. pretty awesome 4 year shots… and a pretty fantastic 4-year-old.
Love these! They are perfect captures and the pink suit was worth holding onto for another year! Taryn is adorable!
these are gorgeous! Love them all
such a beauty and so full of fun!!! always love seeing her in your shares:)
What a great day (well 17 minutes) the essence of the beach through the eyes of a beautiful child. Awesome!