Without fail, Day in the Life sessions lead me to share WAY too many images! This is no exception. I was honored to have the opportunity to go into the home of the O’Neills. Shaylynn is a photographer as well (and does stunning work!), which adds just a little bit of extra pressure and makes me a little bit nervous…but as soon as I arrived I felt at ease. This sweet little family was full of energy, silliness, love, and fun. I really enjoyed my time with them! Here’s a little (not so little) glimpse into a day in their lives.
This is another one of my favorite families…basically all of the families we’ve met through our PEPS group are my favorite families. And Bennett loooves him some Annabelle which makes me like them even more. This cutie pie just turned one and I was so happy that to celebrate, her mama booked one of my mini sessions to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We met up on a chilly morning to have a little fun. Love these guys!
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Stories in Seven is a blog circle made up of documentary family photographers who have committed to telling a story in 7 images on the 7th of each month. This is the story of my boys on the beach.
Bennett absolutely loves everything water related. On our trip to Hawaii he was thrilled every single day to be allowed to play in the ocean and swim in the pool. Water in his face doesn’t freak him out at all and in the pool he tries to push us away so he can swim by himself (sorry, kid, you’re not quite there yet!). I swear we had the happiest kid on the beach. It was so much fun taking turns letting our boy do his favorite thing. My little water baby is just like his mama in that regard!
Be sure to follow the Stories in Seven circle to see other photographers’ April storytelling! You can start by clicking here: Cynthia Dawson Photography | Cynthia Dawson
This little family is full of some of my favorite people! We met the Dahlins when we joined our PEPS group when the boys were just three months old. Bennett and Luke are besties now and it’s been so fun to watch them grow up together. I can’t wait to watch how their relationship grows as they get even bigger. And I don’t know how I would’ve survived the first year of parenthood without Ashley. This family, along with the rest of our group, are the absolute best we could’ve asked for when we signed up for PEPS! I was honored to shoot Luke’s one year photos (although a little late :)). Love you guys!
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April 6, 2015 - 6:47 pm
Stories in Seven is a blog circle made up of documentary family photographers who have committed to telling a story in 7 images on the 7th of each month. This is the story of our first hospital trip.
A middle of the night wake up to the sound of your kid being unable to breathe is about my worst nightmare. Unfortunately, this month, the teeniest cold turned into our first trip to the ER for just that reason. My poor little man woke up gasping for breath. It turned out to be severe croup that took us from home (in a bathroom full of steam) to the ER at the children’s hospital, to a regular room overnight. He was terrified of the nurses and doctors in their full masks and gowns. The slightest touch from one of them set him off screaming again (and the poor guy is not a crier!) I haven’t had him cling to me like that ever. It was incredibly sad and scary and just awful. After some steroids and two breathing treatments, he was sort of breathing normally again, but not quite. We were allowed to go home around 2pm the next day after pretty much zero sleep (like literally I got less than an hour). And my sweet boy, after so little sleep and so much poking and prodding, still found some smiles for me. I didn’t document the hard parts. But still I hate to even look at these photos. My heart just hurts for my baby. He’s fine now…but what a crappy day.
Be sure to follow the Stories in Seven circle to see other photographers’ March storytelling! You can start by clicking here: Amy Bundy | Amy Jay Photo
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Joanna - I LOVE everything about these photographs. Fantastic job as always Hannah!
Alicia Quintanar - Oh my, these are so awesome! I love this! You did a great job capturing the joyful essence of family!! Terrific.
Jennifer Weems - This is great! I feel like I didn’t miss a minute, and I feel like I really need a nap after just watching 🙂
SammieB - Ummm…I think I need to be an O’Neill. This life is looking pretty awesome. Cookies, swings, snuggles, legos, laughs, and story time. Beautiful Work!
Alex - Lovely images, Hannah! I just love your lifestyle sessions and this family is adorable!
Rebecca Anne - i love sessions like this! So many great shots.