i love the name sydney.
it was always on my list for girl names.
i "met" sydney's mom shannon through a link.
i linked her…and she came over to see who was linking her.
i stayed at her scrapbook retreat home.
and loved it.
if you can get here with your girlfriends….you should.
i am going to do go back too.
she asked me to take pictures of her youngest daughter.
it was special girls day.
sydney was as smiley as could be and loved having her OWN pictures.
are you ready…because she is the cutest little blondie you've ever seen….
so happy.
the entire time.
oh it gets even better….
i couldn't stop clicking away with miss sydney.
she brought her dance costume.
it was A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.
her mom wanted some in her costume that would be very different
from the typical "dance picture"
i'd say we accomplished that.
shannon…i hope these are all you were expecting and more.
there are many many more to see.
i can't wait to get back to maple memories!
thanks.
Dediche - – I discovered your blog a few motnhs ago.. and when I grow up lol I wanna be just like you!!! you have captured everything I love about people.. my poor family is really tired of my saying no.. she did it like this and thats what I want!!!As for this little darling look out world!! shes coming to take over! I can feel the spunk clean thru the internet!Thank you for posting your amazing talent.. so the rest of us have something to inspire to be!Mindi aka HoleyCow Designs
Karina - Absolutely gorgeous. I think I have to move to Kansas.
Tiffany - Wow! Those are some really gorgeous photos! The little girl is beautiful and your photography is amazing!
Heather - I am now addicted to your blog! One of my blogger friends (www.ruespeanutbutterandjellylife.blogspot.com)asked everyone for their favorite blogs and then she compiled a list of those blogs and that is how I found yours. I started browsing through on Monday and couldn’t stop reading through until I ended up at your very first post!! (sorry laundry mountain-but you’ll still be there tomorrow)Your photography is inspiring and I am now looking forward to getting my Canon more than ever. Your home is absolutely A-MA-ZING- and you have MY dream kitchen, down to the smallest detail. The activities you do with your kids have given me tons of ideas for mine. Most of all I appreciate and respect how “real” you are. I love that you let people know that is isn’t always easy raising kids, how you show pictures of your laundry pile and messy house. Thank You for that! I am inspired beyond inspired and your blog is now a favorite daily destination. Keep up the great work!
Heather:)
Christy Lewis - Everyday I start my day out on the computer like this….. balance my checking account….. (get depressed!) check out my friends blog (out girl out) then check your blog. Then check my mail. I just have to say everytime I look at your pictures I just want to pack up my family and all of our belongings and move to your town. It always cheers me up and looks so cute! I have lived in st. louis my whole life and love it however I have always dreamed of living in a small town! Thanks for letting me live my dream through your pictures! have a great day! Christy Lewis
Traci - she is adorable and boy does she know how to “work it”. great job meg!!!
maribeth - oh, that last one is my favorite! just precious!!!
Christina - What you are able to capture is amazing! Great photos!
dawn - OH MYYYYY! You did good! I wish you could photograph my munchkin. 🙂
Nichole - Oh. My. Gosh. HOW ADORABLE!!!! My best friend Shannon Phillips is a photographer here in Tulsa… I’ve been watching your style evolve and you remind me so much of her style– which is INCREDIBLE! Way to go. 🙂
PS. Shannon’s blog (Imago Vita Photography) is imagovitaphotography.net
You should check it out if you get some free time (I know, yeah right, right? ha!)
PS. I just LOVE your blog!!!… good stuff!
Keri - She is the cutest thing! Such great pics!
Angela - Simply STUNNING! My uterus is aching for a girl. I am far too outnumbered here. LOL
Mary Elizabeth - great pictures!!! wish we lived closer so your could snap some of maddie
ang - LOVE the picture with the pink door-plus the unusual dance pic. Perfection!!!
Nicole Q - I absolutely LOVE your photography . . . especially when it’s in places you don’t typically think of. Have you been on the http://www.momtog.com site?? I took my password off my blog finally if you need another blog to check out http://www.nicsdays.blogspot.com
Rhonda - Meg, You did a beautiful job of capturing Sydney’s personality! She is one of the happiest kids I’ve ever been around. I love the picture of Sydney and Shannon. Thank you for sharing.
Laura - that’s it. I am meeting you at LAX for some quick pics of my Annie in a tutu on the runway
pve - your pictures make me want to dance.
pve
Emily Loria - Hey Meg.
Sorry I’m MIA.
My hubby lost his job and there is a black rain cloud over our house right now.
I’m just waiting for the sun to come out again.
Thanks for checking in on me.
I am on facebook sometimes, do you facebook?
–emily
adrienneK - so cute!!! you do such a great job! scrap book retreat house?!??! oh my how awesome would a weekend there be?!?!?
Sarah - The pigtails! What I would do for pigtails again!
Ruth - these are INSANE!! i love the first one, with her mum… the bubble one, the jump one, the ribbons on her cute dress… and the depth in that black&white one against the tree is incredible! you have skillz, lady. and she’s gorgeous!
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - What a cutie!! Once again, absolutely gorgeous pics. You amaze me. I so wish I lived close to you. I would love for you to capture my girls.
Heather Mattos - my, you are a busy lady 🙂
a thorn among roses - that little sydney is too much! do you think she has a career as a model too?? sooo cute!!! great shots in the dance outfit! love it!
Jennie - I love your blog, Meg! I have you linked on mine under “people I don’t know but wish I did.” 🙂 These picstures are adorable – wanna come down to Nashville and do a shoot??
Shannon - Meg, I don’t even know where to begin!! You captured Sydney’s personality so PERFECTLY!! She is my sweet, fun loving, beautiful girl…and you captured it ALL!! Now, I need to get pics taken of my older two or they will begin to wonder why ONLY Sydney’s pictures are plastered all over the house!! 😉 THANK YOU!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
Jodi - Meg,
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! Your style and creativity are inspiring beyond words. Your family and house are gorgeous. And I love U2 too!
Jodi
Natasha Pyle - How adorable! I tried to pick a favorite but I couldn’t b/c they are all soooo cute! Megan you do an awesome job!!
Can’t wait to show Owen (my son) since he is already crushin on her, or at least that is what his older brother tells him!
sandy toe - she is so very pretty~
sandy toe
Joanie - WOW! Those photos are beautiful! And Sydney is adorable! Love your blog!
Thanks for sharing.
Julie K. - Megan, these pics are amazing! Looks like you’re getting some good action in your photog biz. That’s awesome! Where do you find the awesome locations? I’m toying {very much toying} with starting a little something myself … eventually. Too scared right now. These are beautiful.
Kathy - Wow you take amazing pictures! She is so cute and i love her name too.
Lori Danelle - not that your others have been lacking, but I think these are your best yet! LOVE the dance costume ones, especially the one of just her legs and waist. Very artsy, good framing.
Maybe you’ve already seen them, but I have a link to Peekaboo Photography on my page that you should check out. Love their stuff and constantly going over there for inspiration when taking photos of my own kids.
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com
brooke - oh.wow.! she is gorgeous and so are the photos! the one of her jumping is absolutely perfect!
Jess - wow…pictures are great! love the costume shots! i think your pictures are getting better every time! thanks for sharing them! -jess
Gina - OMGoodness these are soooo cute! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the one in the doorway with her dance costume!!!
Mindy Harris - These are FANTASTIC! Sydneys’ an absolute DOLL. I may have to have me a girl!
Can’t wait for Wilder’s session in August!