special project...sneaky peaky!

I promised I would show a sneak peak of a special project on which I have been working. I've had a vision in my head for weeks of a special family portrait I wanted to take. It involved a ratty old chair, an abandoned field, and my three adorable children. Only a few problems...I didn't have a ratty 'ol chair or know of an abandoned field (although I did know where to find 3 beautiful kids pretty easily).

So after a search through Craig's List for an old chair (scored one for $20) and a 40 minute one-way drive to a not-so-stellar neighborhood...I had my prop! And after a quick afternoon run to Walmart I discovered that the field behind my favorite Super Store was just about perfect. Throw in a couple of white dresses (and a handsome sailor suit) and I had everything I needed to try to capture the beauty of my children!

Here is my favorite shot from the night! I'll post more tomorrow! This one is going above my mantel in my family room...blown up big and framed :)