I believe that everyone has once in a while the urge to be glamorous, radiant and star-like. Even the most saint and self-decentered human beings I know sometimes want to be like that. Me too. (not saying that I am a saint or self-decentered…) 
I, too, want to be classy and ravishing… Especially when my dear husband takes our kids to the ZOO by car and I have to walk to the photosession. It would be ok, I like walking, but it was far, it was +33 degrees Celsius, the sky was clear, there was no shade en route and there were no buses (Thank you, YTV, for a gap-free summer schedule. Not!). Add the heavy equipment in a black backpack. Finally I arrive. And start frantically running from one side of the lake to the other, because we have not agreed an exact spot. Sweat is dripping from my eyebrowes, my t-shirt is completely wet and, of course, I forgot the mosquito repellent at home, so now thousands of hungry mosquito ladies are dining on my skin.
And then my customers arrive. Fresh, smelling like a rose garden and all smiling and happy. Right there, that’s the moment when I want to be glamorous, radiant and star-like!
But then I take out my camera, end up on my stomach in the dirt and knee-deep in smelly water of the lake and I am thinking that it wouldn’t last long anyway. Though it could have saved the first impression I make. I hope to impress you with the photos at least. Because I was not there on Wednesday to show off, but to capture who you are. And you are…
Playful.
Acrobatic.
Cute.
Loving.
Sisters.
Family.
And very much in love.
It was a pleasure to meet you!
Oh and anyone knows a proved cure to mosquito bites that are itching so much it is driving me crazy? I want to know it!
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I have the best cure for mosquito bites! Will bring it with me tonight
Beautiful, beautiful photos!!!
Beautiful photos containing an incredible amount of happiness. Radiant happiness!
Niki. You shine, really, you are radiant and so are you photos! Very beatiful captures of moments of happiness. I especially like the one with the girl flying and the biggest of the baby pictures.
These are lovely Niki! Just lovely. I love your work.
Niki, you ROCK at capturing some beautiful moments!
What a lovely family! You can tell that they have so much fun together!! Gorgeous photos, Niki!!
beautiful and fun family, love all these images. Great lighting and color!
I think this was an awesome session! SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL.
Niki, these turned out great! Love the big one of the baby girl on her back.
So fun and modern – these are exactly what every family should make it a priority to have!
Oh, I truly love these…. they do radiate so much happiness and love! I especially love the set of the youngest one, with one of the pictures of the baby’s feet in the air, a$$ facing the camera, it’s perfect,
. THere’s so much life in them, really great job!
What a beautiful family session! Love the sweet moments you captured!
You did such a beautiful job on these, they are such a lovely family!
Gorgeous Niki! I love your use of light and your clarity!
wow!! I love, love, love the connections you captured… I can really feel the love from this family! Gorgeous work!
fantastic work Niki, even if you did look like you had just had a workout!!
I love the one with the girl around Mum’s neck, beautiful light and smiles. Love all of them.
i like these sooo much!
you did a really great job here
So fun! So much love! You really know how to capture connections! Great job!
Love these! You captured wonderful emotion and connection!
What a wonderful session! And I had to laugh because I too know what this scenario is like! No doubt when they see these images they will forget all about that:)
These are fabulous and what an absolutely beautiful family.
Absolutely delightful I just love yoru work Niki. I’m sure the famly is thrilled with these images. Hard to choose a fave, but I do love the acrobatic pictures!
Oh, what a beautiful session! It was well worth dirt, mosquito bites, sweat and whatever else went into the making of these beautiful images!