The L Family

Posted on November 24, 2009

This sweet family was all about laughing and having a good time! YAY! That’s my IDEAL CLIENTS!!! I just want everyone to have a great time!! Big Sister E was SOOOO MUCH FUN! It’s impossible to be around her and NOT smile. Seriously, it’s impossible. Heck, it’s impossible to go through these images of her and not smile – seriously, try it and I guarantee you will fail.

The precious factor here is off the charts!!!

I had to really work with Big Sister to try and remind her not to hug her Daddy so tight that their faces were squished beyond recognition. HAAA! She hugs TIGHT! SOOOOOOOO SWEET!

Little Brother J was a precious cutie too! Look at that sweet smile!

I can’t even express how much I love Big Sisters expressions here. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her little face!!!

American’s Next Top Preschool Model – CHECK and MARK! Eat your heart out Tyra Banks!!

I am so getting my girls one of these wagons! Look how much fun it is for both big sissy and little bro!

And in closing the pose that has slowly become one that everyone asks for. Look at J’s gorgeous blue eyes here! Oh and boy was it hard for her to NOT laugh…if you look closely you can see one was starting to creep up.

Thank you L Family!!! I had a great time and can’t wait to share your entire gallery with you!!

M Family with precious twins {Family Photography}

Posted on October 27, 2009

Confession time. When I was younger one of my favorite movies of all time was Parent Trap. I was convinced if my mom just let me go to camp I’d find my twin. Even though both my parents were (and still are) married it seriously wouldn’t be AT ALL possible but I was somehow under the impression that my twin was somewhere out there just waiting for me to find her at camp. Of course I never found her because such a person doesn’t exist, I mean a world with TWO crazy versions of ME?! Yeah, it would be too much! So as a result of my obsession with the movie Parent Trap I’m also a little more pumped than the average person would be whenever I’m around twins, so imagine my excitement level when I got the opportunity to photograph a these PRECIOUS twin one year old little boys…yup, I was pretty thrilled! Okay…enough about me let’s get onto this beautiful family’s photos!!

I totally love when clients have places in mind where they are wanting their images captured. This is just a short drive from their house and where they enjoy long walks together as a family. Love how personalized this location is to them!

When I saw this location the lighting, the background, the “foresty” goodness….I got full out GIDDY!!!

I put this one in black and white and then immediately switched it back to color because it’s CRIMINAL to not get to see this pair of perfectly perfect blue eyes!!

Mr. L was such a precious little man, I loved when he showed off that perfect smile!

This close up of Mr. C just makes my heart go pidder pat…look at those EYES!

Thank you so much M family for letting tag along on your Saturday afternoon stroll. Loved getting to know you all!

The M Family {Family Photography}

Posted on October 19, 2009

Another fabulous family who braved the chilly temps to allow me to capture their sweetness!

I can’t get over the PRECIOUS factor happening in the right of this photo. Look how sweetly the are squeezing on each other!  Never mind it was maybe for self preservation in trying to steal each others body heat…

Another shining example of how it’s IMPOSSIBLE to find an ugly village here in Germany. They get to pass this beautiful location everyday on their way to the bus stop. Gosh it’s beautiful here!! I’ve been wanting to photograph a reflection for awhile now and YAY! I finally got the opportunity!

I ADORE THIS ONE!!!!! Look how much fun they are having!!! THIS is the kind of photograph that makes me just adore my job. I’m all about FUN, FUN, FUN! And this stunning red door, window and vine. Sigh…just gorgeous!

You can tell this Daddy adores his children. Love that I got these of him one on one with his little man. Nothing says happiness (and take your mind off the cold) more than a tickle fest.

And can’t forget this sweet Mama and her little ladies!

Something tells me that this little angel doesn’t lack in the love department!!

Love the difference in eye color here. One sissy has the most beautiful brown eyes, the other has the most beautiful blue eyes. Gosh I love sisters!!

This dip was all their idea! Which makes me love this image even more!!

Sigh…goodness I love LOVE!!!

LOVE THIS ONE!!! I love how it’s like no one even seemed to know I was there. Everyone was just playing, laughing and loving in the moment. Just the way I love my photos to be!!

And I’ll close with another one of my VERY favorites from this entire session. This one is in a tie with the one above of the kids running around their parents. It was impossible for me to choose between these because everytime I look at them they make me happy. And my hope is that it will make this precious family happy too!

Thanks M Family! You were WONDERFUL! Thanks for allowing me into your lives for an evening to witness your sweetness.

The W Family {Family Photography}

Posted on October 16, 2009

This wonderful family braved the chilly Germany evening and looked amazing the entire time! Look how happy they all look! You’d never know we all had chilly fingers!

Look how precious Big Sissy is!!! She’s only been a big sister 2 months, but she’s already great at it! You can just tell!!

It was such a joy photographing Big Sister because it didn’t take much to make her erupt into a fit of giggles, and the photo on the right is proof of that!

Look at these beautiful little girls!!

I love how tiny and bundled up little sister is and how big sister is peeking over Daddy’s shoulder. Just sweetness!! And as a little side note, loved Mom’s fashion style – isn’t that headband just the perfect accessory! (Note to self…start buying headbands)

I just adore this one! Aren’t the autumn colors just incredible???

A to the DORABLE!!!

Then we headed indoors to capture some of baby sister in a few less layers than the outdoor shots.

Isn’t she just so pretty and serene?! Gosh I adore babies!!

Thanks W Family for choosing me to photography your beautiful family!!

The D Family {Family Photography}

Posted on October 12, 2009

Autumn is here! And in Germany along with that comes lots and lots and LOTS of rain. As I drove to this photoshoot I was so worried it would start downpouring, it looked like it might at ANY MINUTE but we got lucky and it didn’t drizzle on us even once! They were such good sports! They followed all my instructions without hesitation and had the best attitude even as I was instructing them to go stand in mud. They were GREAT!

Little brother was so affectionate! I LOVED IT!! Made me smile all throughout the shoot and even as I was editing their images I found myself smiling and sometimes laughing at how out of this world sweet this little man is. I love how no matter what I instructed him to do he would add in some additional love. Like in this picture for example, I just told him to sit on his Daddy’s lap, but he was bubbling up with excitement and love for his Daddy he had to reach around and give an impromptu hug. What a sweetie!!!

Beautiful foliage – check. Perfect stream – check. Sweet loving family – DOUBLE CHECK! The location is so gorgeous it almost looks FAKE! It’s just almost too beautiful to be true!  Being a photographer in Germany is like hitting the jackpot. Sure it’s overcast and rains a ton, but do you see this AMAZING LOCATION!!?? This was within walking distance from their house. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?! I mean it’s STUNNING!! Just incredible!!!!

This family unit was so sweet, so loving, I am just really, really thankful they picked me to take their family images!

I’m not sure who liked this photo assignment more, the kids or the parents. I gave the children VERY important and specific instructions: “Run as FAST as you can to your parents and give them the BIGGEST TIGHTEST hug you can!” They grinned ear to ear and took the challenge on with COMPLETE abandon.

I love these! I just walked near him and was attempting to get some un posed photos of him playing and he looked up and rocked the silly face for me…then was sweet enough to show me his regular precious smiling face too.

Look at that beautiful little face!!! SWEETNESS!!!

And the crowd goes “AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!” Could they be anymore precious??? The answer to that is a big resounding NOOOOOOOO! Cause it’s just impossible to get any more precious than this. IMPOSSIBLE!

And in closing I’m including this image and is possibly my favorite from the entire session. It encompasses all I love in photography – capturing real love, real life & real people all unposed and completely beautiful. This was towards the end of the photoshoot and we were walking back to the car and little sister was tired of walking and simply needed her Mommy, she scooped her up and kissed her and was making everything better and I was blessed enough to see their sweet interaction. How special is this??!! Being a parent you are presented with daily opportunities of comforting your babies, but because it’s such a regular daily occurrence it doesn’t seem all that photo worthy at the time, but it really is!! My hope is that about 10 years from now once this little angel is hitting her teenage years and is at a completely new stage in her life her Mommy will look back on this image and cherish it always.

Thank you D Family for the chance to hang out with you all and take some images of you. I had a wonderful time!!

The R Family {Family Photography}

Posted on September 29, 2009

I got to photograph this super fun family this weekend. We had the BEST TIME! Just walking around laughing and snapping pictures, can’t get much better than that!

Here are just a few of my favorites:

Check out these beautiful kids!

This wall is so gorgeous! Love the ivy climbing up the the wall and the lighting was sooooooo totally rad. My gosh it was like buttah. Oh and this couple…yeah don’t even get me started, they were dripping with hotness, for sure!

Bring it in tight!

Holy HOTNESS Batman!!

C to the UTE!  B to the EAUTIFUL! A to the DORABLE! Okay…you all get the idea, these kids are some kinda P to the ERFECT.

Check out the cool way the sunlight hit his watch! LOVE THAT!

And my favorite from the day…love everything about it. I LOVE, LOVE!!!!

Booking Autumn Photoshoots

Posted on August 24, 2009

Autumn is my favorite season!!! I LOVE the crisp air, the gorgeous leaves changing colors and falling, the excitement of the holidays coming up, making warm comfort foods, it’s just the best time of year and my FAVORITE season to photograph! And I’m so excited to say I’ve opened my calendar to begin booking autumn photoshoots. This will be my last opportunity to photograph this beautiful country since we’ll be moving early next year, so I really want to have fun and produce some amazing images for the families stationed here. I have some available weekends in both October and November. If you are interested in booking a session with me please click on the contact link or email me directly at: annie@anniepenningtonphotography.

And since no post is complete without some pretty pictures enjoy these two photos from October of last year. Germany in the fall is just BREATHTAKING!!!

The K Family {Family Photography}

Posted on June 2, 2009

Remember my previous post about my friend that thanked me with FOOD…well this is her! Her and her magnificent mane. I am so in awe of people with hair that CURLS…it’s such a novelty to a person with stick straight hair!! But I’m getting off topic!! I wanted to share a few images from their family session. Enjoy!

And I’ve saved the best for last. I ADORE THIS IMAGE…I mean ADORE!!!! Check out the totally serious/bored expressions on the boys faces – ADORE IT! So natural and awesome. 

The B Family

Posted on April 28, 2009

I met up with this sweet family this weekend. We’d already had to re-schedule once because of rainy Germany weather and as the time for their photoshoot got closer and closer the clouds seemed to be accumulating and getting grayer and grayer. I was starting to worry that we might have to reschedule yet again, but the weather was on our side and while it stayed very overcast, we never got wet! This sweet family was such a joy to photograph. Their little girls were so sweet and loving to each other! It made me really excited for when my girls reach their ages! 

This is one of my very favorites from the session. I LOVE photos that are unposed and just beautifully natural. Look at how happy Mom and Dad are with little sister while big sister is so sweetly leaning on Daddy! 

I can’t decide which are my favorites of these two sweet sissies interacting with each other. This one is so sweet cause big sister is so tickled to get a kiss from little sister.

But then look how adoringly little sis is looking up at big sis. LOVE how beautifully natural this is!

I think Mom and Dad had a good time together too. Had to include what’s quickly become my signature couples photo…even though I’ve posted this same pose several times, it just keeps getting better. Check out the awesome texture on that wall and D is rocking a great expression! 

I LOVE the expressioned captured here on D’s face when J lived things up by grabbing her butt. SO FUN!!

And I’ll close this post with one last great family image. Thank you B family for allowing me to capture your family images! Hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

The G Family

Posted on April 20, 2009

Two words: Natural Model!

Thanks so much G Family! I loved working with you and hope you enjoy your sneak peek!

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