This family contacted me recently, they wanted some family portraits.  Not just *any*portrait, but fun portraits, almost some tongue in cheek portraits. “Dressed up at the playground” type photos. I was game!  Originally from Hawaii, they are recent Maryland transplants.  Aren’t they just a stunning, drop dead gorgeous family?

Miss H was easy-peasy all smiles.

Mr N was pretty serious at first.  But then he started warming up.

Stunning. Family.  Fun at the park!

G family!  Thanks for having me tag along, that was so much fun!

I recently got to reconnect with an old high school friend (wait, we aren’t old…) and shoot her adorable children Lizzie & Ryan.  These two were a hoot!  With a promise for McDonald’s for dinner, we got to business, and I think I captured some of their glory…

Which was seriously easy, becuase they are seriously glorious.  Thanks T kids!

“Sprouted from the same strong branch of the family tree… Cousins by blood, friends from the heart, Forever, you and me.” ~Jenna Robertson

We first saw the S kids back early this winter.  This time around they brought back their beloved cousins.  These cousin normally live in Europe, so watching them all interact was a treat… it reminded me of my bond with my own cousins, very sweet and playful!

And all of them together…. one of my faves from the session!

Thank you all for enduring me one more time, lol!

I have been obsessed lately with backlighting and filling the photos with yummy light.  I love how it halos the hair and adds that touch of magic to the images.  And then I met Miss T, and with her cornsilk hair, I just had to do it again…

and now one of the whole gorgeous family!

Then some Daddy & Me time… love these!

and finally, some fairy wings & a tutu to end the very warm but very fun evening…

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Andrea Burns Photography is out of office over the next week.  I will do my best to answer emails, but please forgive me if I don’t answer within 24-48 hours.

This poor family was rescheduled 4 times because of bad weather!  I finally got over there a couple weekends ago, under the threat of storms *again* and got to work. This is my 2nd time shooting them, the first time HERE.  The W family lives on the most amazing piece of wooded property.  It’s so beautiful and peaceful.  Four children normally is tough, but honestly, all of these kids were a delight this day!  I couldn’t have asked for a better shoot.   I’m having a really hard time just paring it down to show you my faves….

Thank you W family for a great afternoon!

Meet Miss A, who laughs like sunshine, and sparkles like the stars!  She was so fun and cute to work with.  Not to mention, super easy!  Enough words from me, you check her out for yourself!

The ice cream truck was a happy fluke!  Just so happened to be there, right place, right time!

Is it any wonder that these handsome young men are as good looking as they are?!?!

I mean… just take aa look at their gorgeous parents!

And the fun we had when they all came together…

This family was the winner of my Spread The Love Giveaway!

Why hello Mr. C!  Nice to see you again!  This last year you have gotten sooooo big!  But your smile is still contagious, and your laughter still endearing.  I love how you’ve matured a little, but I still see the spark of your charming personality.  But shhhh…. don’t tell your mom…. I am also starting to see glimpses of the boy you’re about to become too.  Handsome & heartwarming… such a deadly combination!

*awesome product alert*

I wanted to share my own personal Mother’s Day gift… and let you know that I am now offering these Photo Purses.

They come in different sizes, different leathers, and there’s even a wallet.  You can have them made with my images, so you will totally be a trendsetter amongst your friends.  ;)   Contact me if you would like to have one made.

don’t let these photos fool you.

the oldest one calls the younger his “nemesis.”

But who does he go to, to play with?

who is he whispering his boyhood secrets to, in the dark of night?

wrestling partners

rascals times 2

forever brothers.