Owen and Claire: A Family Affair.

I think there is something so special about photographing children in their childhood bedrooms. It's their place to grow, to dream, to become...but most importantly it's their own little space in this world. Their own little piece of calm they get to nestle into before they enter the madly spinning chaos adults know as the real world. I have old pictures of myself in my childhood bedroom and there is such nostalgia that lies within them.
Not only did I get to capture two beautiful children last weekend, but they are children that are so very special to me. Our family waited a long time for these two to come into the world. I used to be the baby of the family until Owen came in and stole the title. Now, it has so graciously been handed down to Claire. I have been known to teach her a thing or two about what it means to be the doll of the family. There are spoiling rights involved and there is no talent lacking in batting eyelashes and pouty lips with this one. You'll see, however, that most of the time in her day is spent giggling. She did not stop giggling the.entire.shoot ...and I loved every second of it!
Owen on the other hand is a bit more reserved and has quite the adoration for all things that involve Minnesota sports teams. I got a firsthand lesson in trading cards, sports jerseys, and collector hockey equipment. AND I didn't even have to pay him like I do Sabrena. He was a willing subject and a natural in front of the lens.
I come from an incredibly large family and the one thing that remains consistent is that there is an abundance of love, and excess of I Love You's, and a tightly woven web of people to carry you through your ups and downs. My Uncle Tom has given us so much more than he could ever possibly realize this past year by following in the footsteps of my father and holding on tightly to a dream that he envisioned more than twenty years ago. He would be so so so proud.
I hope these pictures of his children let him know just how thankful we are...

Many many loves to you Tom, Beth, Owen and Claire...

Krysta