Enjoying Summer {Project Two Times Twelve}

I took the kids out earlier this month for what was supposed to be a Birthday Re-shoot for The Little Man.  Since that session started off with a BANG, I mostly got photos of The Girl and then the two of them together...don't go thinking I went Girl crazy and forgot all about The Little Man.   Remember, he was a bit upset on the sidelines.

I do love the pics I got of The Girl, though.

Not because they are perfect, but because they are perfectly her.  Doing what she love the most in the summer time:

Yes, there she is scanning fields in order to catch bugs.  That's my girl.

After some time spent bug catching, her brother caught his breath long enough to join her for some pics.  He wasn't the happiest camper, but after awhile, we were able to coax some smiles out of him.

They aren't the best smiles, but smiles none-the-less:
(Love the natural interaction in this one, but too much flare on The Little Man and the balloon caused a mighty red cast around their faces.  Dern.  I am still totally drawn to it, though)

Still feeling pretty protective over that balloon...I think it would have been easier on us all if it would have popped like the rest:

Com'on Bro!  Let's just take a picture for mom so we can go home:

It doesn't look too forced does it?

Next month, as hard as it will be, I am going to try to break away from sun flare and back lighting...unless there is a really beautiful night with a gorgeous sunset, then all bets are off.

Seriously though, it's time to start experimenting more with different styles.  Being in a rut is what started this whole project in the first place.  I am trying hard not to put myself into a different rut.