Why do the worst photo shoots always return the best pictures?

We took some pictures last week, with our very awesome and fantastic photographer Angela Majerus. She's shot both girls since they were babies and I was fortunate to find her through the obsessive googling that only a first-time pregnant woman does in the middle of the night. Her work basically decorates every wall in my home.

The children were...uncooperative. (To put it very nicely.) There was not a lot of smiling, a whole bunch of whining, a pair of lost shoes, crying, and scowly faces. I was sure the shoot was a disaster. We were already planning the re-shoot.

And then Angela sent me these photos and I died. 

Oh, these girls. My heart. 

All photos by Angela Majerus Photography.

Comments

[HereWeGoAJen]

Definitely a sign of a great photographer and adorable subjects!

[Courtney]

Have you guys done professional family photos since Claire's newborn ones? I was just thinking you need to if not.

[DC Zia]

These are fantastic! Like Jen said, sign of a great photographer. Also? OMG BABY IN A BUCKET. I love that one. I just want to carry Charlotte and the bucket home to stare at the cute.

[K]

Oh, A'Dell. That one in the grass?

I honestly got the chills.

[Meghan]

I love the first one of Claire in the grass. Just beautiful! My sil is a family photographer and actually says that grumpy kids end up taking great photos. Less of the cheesy over the top smiles and more of their emotions...which is always risky ;)

[Lauren]

Love these!

[Jesabes]

Great pictures. Makes me really feel like I should get off my butt and schedule one for my kids!

[BigP's Heather]

GORGEOUS!!!

[Life of a Doctor's Wife]

Oh these are so lovely! What beautiful, photogenic little girls you have! (And what a great photographer!)

[Mel]

These are really beautiful, she did a great job. I love Charlotte's dress on the last one, what a CUTIE!