3yr old session :)

[swimchic]

I cannot believe my little 3lb guy is now turning 3!! I haven't done a session of him since last Spring, (besides our family session in Nov) so I was really looking forward to it! I had it all planned out in my mind, and pretty much already had everything I needed, so I was just waiting for a good morning. Yesterday he woke up in such a great mood, so I got everything all set up and we played and snapped away! Let me know what you think!
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MORE ON MY BLOG (http://blog.mesmerizingmoments.com) You're more than welcome to go check them out!

Thanks for looking!

[NellyNero]

Great shots - contemporary and classical at the same time, and full of fun. He's so gorgeous too!

[A_Gurl]

Love them! Great series...and love the rug/blanket and the blue stool as well...
Great job!

[Tim Park]

contemporary and classical at the same time

I was thinking the same thing, too. Great job on this set!

Tim

[HeleneD]

LOVE his cute little mohawk. Very nice set

[melissaandkris]

Great stuff Jeni! He is beautiful. I love your website too BTW :)

[MinhThien]

wow all these shots are great! Beautiful expression too!

[LKWMeg]

Beautiful shots and a super cute kiddo!!

[swimchic]

Thanks so much everyone :)

[Sam]

You are one of my favorite photographers on POTN. I like the style you put into all of your sets.

I did notice that the skin tone is a little different from picture to picture in this one. Did you use different light modifiers? Or maybe different color temps? I have the same problem with my little guy and I can't seem to get a handle on it. My little one looks like he has the same complexion as yours so I was hoping you are going to tell me the lighting is the same as is the color temps :)

[*Sarah*]

How cute is he?...great shots.

[mercersmoments]

gorgeous !!!! My 2 lb guy will be 12 this year - they catch up don't they, those prems !

Gorgeous shots and boy !

[Kristy]

Awesome! What a fun play time you had with him. I can't believe how fast he is growing...

Love your choice of color for the BG and of course a big fan of the rug. I have a small one like that, but really need a large size like you have here. :)

Thanks for sharing!

[swimchic]

Thanks everyone!
Mercer, I love hearing about other preemies that are doing great! I am even doing a huge NICU charity project for a local hospital, and it is so near and dear to my heart :)

You are one of my favorite photographers on POTN. I like the style you put into all of your sets.

I did notice that the skin tone is a little different from picture to picture in this one. Did you use different light modifiers? Or maybe different color temps? I have the same problem with my little guy and I can't seem to get a handle on it. My little one looks like he has the same complexion as yours so I was hoping you are going to tell me the lighting is the same as is the color temps :)

Wow Sam, thank you so much! And oh man, the color temp on these pics has been the hardest! haha Other than that I was in and out of photoshop :) I was using natural light from 2 windows and the sun kept going in and out behind clouds changing the temp, so that made it really hard. I also started out using the flash, but the battery in my ST-E2 quit, so with a 2yr old it was easier to change my settings real quick on camera and just keep shooting without the flash, so that changed the temp too. In RAW I just pulled them all in together and used my eyes. When I was done editing I noticed a few too that were too red. I could only really notice when I put them side by side, so I'll probably just leave it where it's at now. Might go through them before I print though :)
I am going to post an editing bit with these pics on flickr today or tomorrow, so you can check that out if you want to also!
Thanks again!

Awesome! What a fun play time you had with him. I can't believe how fast he is growing...

Love your choice of color for the BG and of course a big fan of the rug. I have a small one like that, but really need a large size like you have here. :)

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! He is growing so fast!!
Quick tip - that is actually a piece of fabric from JoAnn's, that way it's really big and super super cheap!

[k-style]

hey what a lovely set, this is the kind of style that inspires me, i checked out your blog and its amazing!....love the newborn shots...do you use a beanbag?

[Kristy]

Thanks everyone!
Quick tip - that is actually a piece of fabric from JoAnn's, that way it's really big and super super cheap!

oooooohhh.... good tip! Thanks... :) I pick up fabric pieces every so often.. never thought to do that for the rug.... :D I think our JoAnn's always has bolts of fur and different textures on sale at the back of the store.. . I think that's on my to-do list for this week... :)

[brennasg]

Hey Jeni, I saw these on your blog..SUPER CUTE. I love everything about every single one:) Congrats on having a 3yr old!

[RachelC1184]

These are great and he's so cute!

[swimchic]

Thanks so much everyone :)
Should totally be on your to-do list Kristy, I have used this piece so many times! I love it :)

[sctbiggs]

those are great. love the second (the runner up) on on your blog. that carpet/rug came from the fabric store as is or did you make it?

[obnoxiousmom]

Those are beautiful :)

[cameramommy]

These are so great.. I love your style! The fabric is a great idea I've often seen them at the fabric store and wondered how they would turn out. Now I know. And your little peanut is so cute! I love the one where he is pulling up the fabric and laughing.

[swimchic]

thanks guys! The fabric came exactly as is, I just had the lady cut me a big piece and I just roll it up to store it :) Easy peasy!

[cameramommy]

Cool thanks! and thanks for including your set up.