USO Charity Auction Photo Shoot [Sundin Photography. San Diego Candid Family Photography.]
Sometimes life just surprises you. Some days it is the “I forgot to bring my umbrella and it is pouring rain and my brand new hair cut is getting soaked and my shoes are squishing” kind of surprise. But there is also the surprise that are the “I just had the most FUN photo shoot ever with the cutest family on the most beautiful beach in the world and then came home to an exquisite home cooked dinner” kind of surprise. This last Saturday was the second one. One of the good, beautiful and wonderful kind of surprises.
My surprises with this photo shoot were all the wonderful kind. My first surprise was when the C family called! I had donated a photo shoot to the San Diego USO auction and never heard if anyone had won it. So I was STOKED to hear that someone DID bid on it and that they wanted to do a photo shoot with ME! Then I was surprised when I arrived for our beach shoot (on Labor Day weekend) and it was crazy crowded, but we ended up getting a perfect spot for our pictures! I was surprised that photographing 3 year old twins was the MOST FUN I have ever had at a shoot! (I was a little nervous about being able to keep up with two 3 year old’s….but Gilbert and Gwen were such great kids!) They were hilarious and sweet and so CUTE. I was in awe of and inspired by how amazing Sam and Michelle are as parents; the perfect combination of energetic and easy-going and calm and fun and filled with love for their little ones (and I was surprised that they were not stressed out for even one minute during the photo shoot. They are just that AWESOME.). I was surprised that I got choked up when Sam talked about how he is going on leave for 6 months and how much he will miss his family (he is in the Navy). I was definitely surprised that I had the ability to restrain myself from hugging him and thanking him profusely for his service to our country…..although I wanted to.
Thanks you guys for being so easy going and so much fun and blessing me with a day of wonderful surprises! I hope you love your pictures! And Sam, THANK YOU for serving our country. Come home safe and soon.
Aren't they the most beautiful family? All with gorgeous blue eyes!
Gilbert was WAY into digging in the sand. And Gwen just loving her brother. It was so cute.
Gilbert and his eyes. Isn't he gorgeous?
This is "ring around the rosy". How awesome (and strong) is this family?
Yep, these are incredibly wonderful. Way to capture the sincerity of their closeness, Ginette. It makes me really happy that you were able to do this shoot- happy for everyone! They crazy lucked out when they landed a shoot with you, and you crazy lucked out to shoot such an adorable family!
And yes, thank you to the whole family for what that give; I know it isn’t just Sam’s sacrifice and I hope they are all appreciated, often.
September 9, 2009 at 3:38 pm
LOve it! That watermelon shot…oooh, I want that one when Charlotte gets older. I love the sun effect. That’s amazing!
September 9, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Those are really great pictures!!! We had a great time with you. I showed Gwen and Gilbert the pictures and loved them. They loved the watermelon picture and were excited to see daddy!
September 10, 2009 at 8:15 am
The pictures are great. We had so much fun doing the shoot. I was just sitting here on my ship looking at them and they make me smile. Thank you. I love the smile on Gwens face as I am walking away from you and her looking back.
September 10, 2009 at 8:42 pm
I didn’t even ever find out who won!! It’s great to see the family
. You did another wonderful job, Ginette!
September 11, 2009 at 8:15 pm
i totally want you to take pics of my family and make us look this good!!! you are so talented!
September 13, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Wow! I love these beach shots! The muted colors totally make the images look “warm.”
October 2, 2009 at 2:55 pm