The R Family
Today I traveled to Davenport to take photos of the R Family. 2 year old Emily is an absolute doll, I just love her curly hair and her pretty polka dot dress!! We went to VanderVeer Park so she could feed the ducks, and enjoy the beautiful sunny day. I just want to say again, thank you Mike & Amy for allowing me the opportunity to take photos of your family! Here are a few of my favorites from the session, I hope you like them!
I will name him George, and I will hug him, and pet him, and squeeze him....
You may be wondering what the title of this post is all about, but if you watched Bugs Bunny as a kid, you probably remember the Abominable Snowman (and if not, check out the video below - at around 22 seconds you'll see what I'm talking about).
My husband Josh was a big fan of Bugs Bunny growing up (oh, who am I kidding...he still is!) and has told me on more than one occasion that when I talk to Einstein I remind him of the (oh so loving) Abominable Snowman featured in the video above. At first I was offended - how dare he compare me to a cartoon snowman!! However, once I watched it, I really couldn't deny that I totally do that to Einstein. Can you blame me? Look at this face - don't you just want to hug him and pet him and squeeze him??
Unfortunately, despite my coaxing, my little fuzzy model wasn't in the picture taking mood yesterday and his posing mostly consisted of this:
What's a girl to do when her model won't cooperate? Offer treats, that always gets the little guy's attention!
My husband Josh was a big fan of Bugs Bunny growing up (oh, who am I kidding...he still is!) and has told me on more than one occasion that when I talk to Einstein I remind him of the (oh so loving) Abominable Snowman featured in the video above. At first I was offended - how dare he compare me to a cartoon snowman!! However, once I watched it, I really couldn't deny that I totally do that to Einstein. Can you blame me? Look at this face - don't you just want to hug him and pet him and squeeze him??
Unfortunately, despite my coaxing, my little fuzzy model wasn't in the picture taking mood yesterday and his posing mostly consisted of this:
What's a girl to do when her model won't cooperate? Offer treats, that always gets the little guy's attention!
One Goal Down + Please Vote!!
As those of you who have read my 101 in 1001 know, one of my goals (#32) was to babysit my little brother Sam while my parents took a trip for their anniversary. I completed that goal when they went to Charleston from March 3rd-10th and it was definitely an experience!! It isn't easy going from having no children (ok, well, a 4 lb Yorkie) to having a 5 year old (that's going on 25), and I absolutely have a newfound appreciation for mothers everywhere (especially my own)!
I also wanted to mention that KCRG's A-List voting has started, and if you would take a quick second to vote for Jen Madigan Photography, I would appreciate it very much!! You have to register (sorry!) but it only takes a minute and I would be forever grateful (just click on the banner below to begin). All of your support over the past 7 months has been fantastic - thank you to each and every one of you who has allowed me to photograph you and your families.
Also, if you're thinking of getting family photos, need senior pictures, engagement photos, etc this summer/fall - now is the perfect time to book! My 50% off sitting fee special is running until April 14th (session doesn't need to take place by then, but it must be booked by then to get the discount) - don't miss out!! Email me at madiganphotography@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to schedule a session. I hope to hear from you soon!
During the time Sam was here, he kept me on my toes, and I got to experience some new things in the Iowa City area like the playground at the mall (best to go early before it gets too busy), storytime at the library (he wasn't a fan, sadly), and the Children's Museum (where was this when I was a kid?? That grocery store is fantastic!). Although it was difficult at times, it was also pretty fun to spend some time with my little brother. Here's one of the photos I took of him while he was staying with us...
I also wanted to mention that KCRG's A-List voting has started, and if you would take a quick second to vote for Jen Madigan Photography, I would appreciate it very much!! You have to register (sorry!) but it only takes a minute and I would be forever grateful (just click on the banner below to begin). All of your support over the past 7 months has been fantastic - thank you to each and every one of you who has allowed me to photograph you and your families.
Also, if you're thinking of getting family photos, need senior pictures, engagement photos, etc this summer/fall - now is the perfect time to book! My 50% off sitting fee special is running until April 14th (session doesn't need to take place by then, but it must be booked by then to get the discount) - don't miss out!! Email me at madiganphotography@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to schedule a session. I hope to hear from you soon!
