the mcgarveys • still shots from the home movie session • san diego photographer

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Lisa looks incredibly sexy here, in my opinion. There is something about this shot that gets me.

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One of the boys brought his momma this gorgeous flower and the second she put it in her hair I knew she had to keep it in there for a few shots, little green bugs and all.

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Those are some stunning eyeballs.

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I love these of Finn rolling around and being him.

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You know there are major Steelers fans in the house when they have the appropriate HOME and AWAY jerseys. There are MAJOR Steelers fans in this house.

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Silly String attack!

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These are shots from our home movie session. You can see Michel in the silly string spread. I took several shots of him this time around. It was fun to catch him in action. (Fun trivia about Michel: he just returned from Brazil, where he was filming The Jonas Brothers on tour! If you don’t know who they are, ask any girl under the age of 18. She will know.)

I love these images and I love this family. To the core. For me, a session just couldn’t get any better. Relaxed people doing their thing at home, authentic activities and location. Nothing too set up. Double whammies! Plus it helps that the momma is one of my best friends. And that the “dadoo” made me the best lobster I have ever had. These boys give me a run for my money, so the end result is always a little bit sweeter knowing what I went through to get it! :)

I know this was a big post, but I just couldn’t bare to cut anything out.

xo

Tara

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  1. These photos are great! I especially loved your comment about their home and away jerseys; those are some hardcore fans. They all have awesome personalities that really come alive in the photos.

  2. What an amazing family! I feel like I’m there! I can smell the grass and the lobster on the bbq. I feel a little sweaty and itchy from rollin’ in the grass…lol! ALL of these are so good..but..there is something about the one with Lisa with one of her boys, in their jerseys. His hand on her head and her holding onto his elbow. They are so engaged in whatever amazing family football moment will happen next…just LOVE IT!!

  3. I think I am in love with you :) Ok, that sounded freaky – so let me pull it back some – I LOVE YOUR WORK.. it looks like play and leaves me feeling inspired and grounded in what is most important in this world. Friends and Family!

    Thank you Tara – AGAIN!

  4. I think this is my favorite shoot ever. What a great family. I love the football photos, so much fun. The parents will cherish these FOREVER and when the boys grow up they will be so happy that they such wonderful memories.

  5. I forgot to tell you my favs in this batch: I love the one of us in the grass and me kissing Seamus. To me, that picture has this illusion like we’re floating in the air, or flying in the air. And I love Seamus’ sweet looking face.

    Also LOVE the one of me and Matt laughing in the flowers. And I also love the one of me with the flower – does that make me narcissistic? I hope not. And also the one of ones of Matt and the boys.

    heck… I love them all. :)

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