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Sunday Snapshot :: {turning 8}

Okay, I admit it.

I’m a bit behind.



My Isabelle turned 8 almost two weeks ago.



And she got everything on her birthday wish list.



An umbrella.



New earrings.



And roller skates.



But then the heat hit.



And I just couldn’t manage to find a chance to get some pictures of my brand new 8 year old.



And her birthday goodies.



Thankfully, today that all changed.

Happy 8th Birthday, my beautiful Isabelle.

We could not love you more.

I took these with my Nikon D90 and a 50mm 1.4D. My settings for the first picture were ISO 250, f/1.4, 1/640. I etidted them in Lightroom and CS6.


If you’re ready to play along, here’s a quick overview of Sunday Snapshot.

1. Snapshot posts should have the photo to be considered AT THE TOP of the Sunday Snapshot post, and should include the Sunday Snapshot button as well as a link back here to encourage others to play along.
2. Photos entered must belong to entrant.
3. Share any photography tips and/or settings on your posts for others (like me!) who are learning – this is encouraged but certainly not required.
4. I’ll review each Snapshot entry and then select a favorite to be announced on Wednesday.
5. The winning Snapshot will be selected based on composition, color, emotion, creativity and post-processing.
6. Weekly winners will be featured in a monthly Sunday Snapshot post which will be judged by y’all, the readers.
7. The winner of the monthly Sunday Snapshot will receive a photography related goodie donated by the Sunday Snapshot monthly sponsor. July’s Sunday Snapshot sponsor is My 4 Hens Photography.
8. Rules subject to change, as necessary, to keep this fun and fruitful for everyone.


Ni Hao Yall


To link up this week with your Sunday Snapshot, just copy the code under the Snapshot button and paste it into the body of your post where you’d like the button to be displayed.

When you hit ‘publish’ it should show up just fine. Then add your link below.

Happy Sunday, y’all.


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07.07.12 · celebrations, Isabelle, photography, Sunday Snapshot 37

Comments

  1. Denise says

    July 7, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful young lady! Hope is was a Happy, Happy Birthday!! Love to all!!

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  2. Gwen says

    July 7, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I especially love the one with the umbrella right behind Isabelle. Happy birthday to her! It’s great to be 8! 🙂

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  3. Seeing Each Day says

    July 7, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    It’s always such a pleasure looking at your well taken photos – I especially love your second last shot here.

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  4. tish says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    love her!!!!!

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  5. Mona says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Oh ♥ ♥ ♥ Happy happy birthday! Fantastic photos!

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  6. Brooke says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Happy Birthday Cute Patootie!! My fave photo is the one of the skates!! Too cute! 😀 xoxo!

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  7. Jaymi says

    July 8, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    such a cute session! love the umbrella!

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  8. Chrissa says

    July 8, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Gorgeous photos! Very effective against the building and railway tracks backdrop too. Happy birthday to Isabelle 🙂

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  9. Kristín Vald says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Adorable photos 🙂 Happy “late” birthday Isabelle, my daughter just turned eight 9 days ago 🙂

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  10. Ewa says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    beautiful young girl! Happy Birthday :))

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  11. Lisa says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    What a BEAUTIFUL birthday girl!!! I love this location Stef!!

    It was the perfect backdrop and provided fun texture and lines!!

    She really pops in all of these! Love them all.

    Happy Sunday~

    xo,

    Lisa

    Reply
  12. Gina says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Awwwww- what great birthday shots!!!!! LOVE that umbrella & the location. She has such a great smile. Makes me want to know what she’s giggling about.

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  13. Pieni lintu says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful!!! 🙂

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  14. Lisa@Advent's Adventures says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet 8 year old. She is so beautiful! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Nancy @ ARJ says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Life sure gets in the way of blogging! Love your shots of your beautiful 8 year-old!

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  16. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    turning 8 is a BIG deal!! We didn’t do so well last year on our 8 year old bday!

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  17. martha says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Happy belated bday to your’re beautiful 8 year old.

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  18. Reach Beyond Limits says

    July 8, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    She is beautiful and that umbrella is such a fancy one !

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  19. Melissa says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I especially love the 2nd one with those big, cute sunglasses – Happy Belated Birthday!

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  20. kate says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    OH what a fun birthday shoot. I love the one with her roller skated feet showing behind her…genius! Happy birthday (late) to your beautiful girl!!

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  21. shelley smith says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    My fave is the one with the skates and her on her stomach. PRECIOUS…. My girl will be 8 in december and wishes for roller skates too. Any suggestions? Anxious to see your beautiful family pics too.

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  22. Amy Murphy says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    LOVE!!! these photos. And the background was just great!

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  23. Rebecca says

    July 8, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful little girl 🙂

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  24. Gail says

    July 8, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!! These are all fabulous Stefanie, love the 7th one (she’s laughing).
    What a happy girl! Awesome background too.

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  25. Chris says

    July 8, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Absolutely love the umbrella! Where in the world did you get it? My girlies would LOVE one just like it. 🙂

    Happy Birthday to your sweet and lovely Isabelle. 🙂

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  26. Angie D. says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    She is a beautiful girl and she looks so happy! Happy Birthday, Isabelle! The pictures are great!

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  27. Amber says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Happy Birthday Isabelle!! she’s so beautiful!!!

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  28. Jill says

    July 8, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Oh, I love this photo shoot of your beautiful girl!

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  29. Kim says

    July 8, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful eight year old! Especially love the 2nd to last shot of Isabelle!

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  30. laine says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    EIGHT! Cannot believe it! I love her spunky, sweet, beautiful eyes!!!!

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  31. Sarah says

    July 9, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Love these!! and that shooting location.

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  32. Kristy Life n Reflection says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    So sweet, happy birthday to your daughter!

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  33. Dusty says

    July 9, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Happy birthday! Great pictures, she is a beautiful girl! My favorite is where she’s laying down, I love the skates on her feet!

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  34. Andrea says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I love the pictures – happy birthday Isabelle! Such a creative space too. How do you think up/find places for pictures? And where did you get her umbrella? My daughter and I love it!

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    • NiHaoYall says

      July 9, 2012 at 10:27 AM

      Thanks, Andrea!
      Here is a link to the umbrella… she LOVES it! And it folds up nice and small, just the right size for her back pack 🙂
      http://www.amazon.com/Galleria-Big-Flower-Folding-Umbrella/dp/B004C55RJI

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  35. Cindy says

    July 9, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Birthday Blessings Isabelle!
    You are so beautiful especially when you smile!
    (We too have an 8 year old this year, what a fun age!)

    Reply
  36. Jane says

    July 9, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I love the pictures! She looks so beautiful and grown-up!! Happy Birthday Isabelle…

    Reply

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