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face love--natural light

hard to believe that brooke was ever this small...
and so still!
{kids entry}

b is 2 weeks old in this pic i took in the side yard in ryan's hands...you can see his thumb on the right side. this is the actual shot, no cropping, but sepia toned, which i love!
{it's the opening photo in her baby scrapbook}


and my adult entry..
one of the girlies i mentored while she was in hs...and i totally still talk with her an dlove her even more today. and she's more than beautiful.
there are lots of fun faces to see, so head on over to iheartfaces...

Comments

Jo said…
Beautiful shot! How precious to have captured this sweet stage of life!
Shae said…
so beautiful. i love newborn shots!
Andrea said…
The newborn shot is beautiful and perfect. I love the natural beauty of the young lady.
Melissa said…
LOVE your newborn shot! It's just gorgeous, and I love the way you cropped it.
Anonymous said…
Such a beautiful baby picture!
Anonymous said…
Both photos are perfect!
theUngourmet said…
Lovely Photos!
Heather said…
I love your kid entry! It's my favorite I've seen. I wouldn't be surprised if you won this week!
Anonymous said…
oh my gosh, how time flies. I love your entries!
Unknown said…
That is so sweet and adorable!
Frizzy said…
Great shots! Absolutely beautiful!
Jen said…
beautiful photos.
Carrie said…
Oh sweet B!!!! What a FANTASTIC pic!!!
He & Me + 3 said…
Those are so gorgeous...both are winners.
CG said…
Stunning shots! Nice work! I gotta get in on this I heart faces thingy!
Susan said…
What a beautiful and soft shot! It makes me want to hold a sweet little one.
Carebear said…
Both are lovely, but that newborn photo made be sigh. So sweet!
Amanda said…
How amazing that your first pic was like that SOOC! It is wonderful and the sepia is perfect!

God bless-
Amanda
Keri said…
Superb photos. I'm especially loving the baby photo. So precious!
TuTu's Bliss said…
Congrats on your top ten!!
Rebecca said…
congrats on your top ten placement!
such a sweet photo!
~Becca
Bryce's momma said…
Congrats on your top ten! Love the sepia too!
Carebear said…
Congrats on your top ten finish!
Unknown said…
Wow. I love your picture. It is fabulous! And so perfect! I even love the thumb : ). Congratulations on your win! That is so exciting!
Tabitha Blue said…
Congrats on placing!!!! That baby photo is so precious!! Wow.

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