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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.


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Comments

  2. 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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  11. 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

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  12. 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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  20. 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. 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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  24. 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. 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. She is a beautiful girl and she looks so happy! Happy Birthday, Isabelle! The pictures are great!

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

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