Manners, Generosity & Beauty

Manners, Generosity & Beauty...can you really have it all?

I took pictures of these sweet kids the other day and was so impressed by their manners. Now I'm sure even an ape could impress this mother of three boys, but truly these kids had it all! There are those times in life when, as a mom, you don't know if you are really making a difference or if you're just re-living ground hog day, but I am hear to give a nod to L for all of her hard work! I saw the difference.

I work with a lot of children and have seen it all (and then, there are my clients). Few make me stop and take notice in a positive way, but these definitely did.

This shoot was also very special because these girls got their hair all cut off the day after this shoot for 'Locks of Love' - a program that uses real hair to make wigs for cancer patients. Their mom wanted me to capture all their crowning glory before they pulled a Katie Holmes and I think we achieved our goal.

Their little brother obviously did not participate in the hair portion, but he was the one saying, 'yes, ma'am' over and over to me....now who's heart wouldn't melt after hearing that?

Lastly, I wanted to point out the obvious - these kids are gorgeous! I know it seems odd to tout their physical beauty in light of their charitable cause, but I can't help myself. As a photographer, I pride myself on being able to make anyone except Steven Cojocaru look great. But it's nice to not have to work that hard.

Enjoy the photographs and thanks to these parents for equipping your children with SO MUCH! People like you not only make the world a better place to live but are insuring that our future is that way too!

May your day be filled with 'yes, ma'am's', a great cause & something beautiful!

Staying Focused,

Jamie