when amanda contacted me and we started talking about locations, the library came up. i have a SUPER cool library near my house, so we decided to go for it! and can i just tell you excited i was to get outside the box and not be at the beach on a sunny wednesday morning? thank you amanda, ben, and mallory for the great idea.
we met up at the park first and then headed over to read some books. this little girl was so delicate and precious, and her parents are OVER THE MOON in love with her.
and now for the library. we got stopped several times – by librarians asking me if i had permission to photograph these people. um yes, thank you. we were quiet as mice (mostly) and did our best not to disturb.
absolutely love the color outside-it matches moms eye make up too…
dont forget to return your books!
we found letters and spent a few hilarious minutes trying to find a word we could spell, until finally, LIGHTBULB MOMENT!
one more snuggle outside and we were finished.
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what a great idea. my whole family loves to read, this would have been the perfect place for us. if we only lived in california. :( i love this shoot.
smiles,
ria
great shots! i dig the ‘read’ shot. very cool.
the one of her in the kid’s reading/play room is my fav! i’ve always loved that room!
Just give me the goose bumps, Tara! Love the library spot! I’m sure they will cherrish these forever! Thanks for sharing these with us!! xoxo
These pictures are stunning. The ones of her standing on the book rack, and looking through the books are priceless. She will value those in her later years while she is at school, university, etc. In 30 years when she is a doctor or lawyer or writer or whatever, she can blow those up and put them on the wall in her office. What a treasure. These make me want to grab my little boy for a photo shoot at the library!
you never cease to amaze me.
Thank you Tara! We love them and I have ordered enough prints to wallpaper my house! Thank you for capturing our love for one another. It’s so cool to see it from our heart’s perspective. You are supremely talented. Thank you!
You inspire me soooo much. These pictures are amazing. I also wonder how you get people to just relax. Do you tell them to just go about their business and you follow them around? I love the personal interaction that you catch. I wish I lived closer (or could afford to fly) as I’d LOVE you to take our pictures too. Seriously, totally and completely amazing.
What a great idea for an unusual sessions in a usual location! My favorite has to be the shot of mom and dad kissing through the racks. Love that.
I recently found your blog, and love your style. I am an amateur photographer trying to soak up as much knowledge about photography as I can. This series of photos really shows the personality and love in this family. Great job.
I have one question. Do you ever talk about post processing in your blog? It would be really interesting to see what steps you take to get your finished photos.
Again, great job :)
Hey T! It was nice running into you at the beach. We will actually have to get together with all the girls soon. I have a library session coming up in November. I am so looking forward to it!!
what a cool location!
This is such an awesome photo shoot. I love the library and the swing and slide photos as well as the library. Thanks for sharing!
Tara I absolutely love this shoot what a great library!!!
ROFL . . . love it that the librarians were concerned about their permission. The pics turned out great and the library is such a great idea!
oh my gosh i luv this i luv this i luv this – just lurv…these photos – you have the greatest ideas.
OHHHHH MYYYYY GAWWWWWSH!! I love love love this location! seriously seriously COOL!! ive looked thru them like at least 3 times now!! the shot from the floor with all the books towering over…MY FAVE!
girl, youre a genius!!
I love the close up on the swing. The little girls expression is adorable!
oh my goodness! the library! that is so genius…L-O-V-E love it!
Love, love these! I’ve never thought to take photos of my boys at the library…but those have been some of our most tranquil, bonding times. Thank you for the inspiration! We’re going to head over to the MV Library while those gorgeous flowers are still in bloom. :-)
I love the Mission Viejo Library! I spent 20+ years living right around the corner. What a fun idea. I love your blog. It’s a way to keep in touch with my “home” through your beautiful pictures. Gives me a dose when I need it. Thanks!!