This has got to be one of my favorite shoots this year. These cousins are not only so adorable and photogenic, but little Mr. H experienced his first visit to the beach EVER. To make things even better, it was low tide! He got to see star fish, crabs, sea urchin, and sea anemone. Then he saw his first surfer! He pointed and said “I want to do that!!!” So cute!  I was so happy to have been there to document his first beach experience WHICH HE LOVED! He has the most amazing eye lashes that curl up! Make sure to look at the one black and white image towards the bottom of this post where you can see how the sun kissed them a bit. Older cousin, Mr. W was having so much fun as well.  He is such a good kid and I felt that immediately when I met him. His aunt has been raising him since his mother’s passing a few years ago and it’s obvious she is doing a wonderful job.

This shoot not only offered me a way to tell a story (which I LOVE!), but it also was filled with wonder, excitement, and of course freedom for the kids to be kids. Every shoot should be 10 minutes posed (for grandma) and 50 minutes play. =)