Arda, Mommy & Daddy

I got my first 24-70mm lens and I was so excited to use it.  Arda and his mom and dad were perfect models to shoot with my new lens. We were planning to have a session together for very long time, but being busy, having rainy summer days and seasonal allergies were always in our way. But someday we said no matter what we will do it, and we did it this past Monday afternoon! 

Arda was one of the cutest kids I had ever met. He always had a huge smile on his face. During the session, just like any other 1,5 year old kid, he never stopped for a moment. He was so ready to discover his new environment. Even though he was running around and touching every little thing he saw on the ground, he still gave me the best shots.   

His parents also did a great job. I shot photos of them as a couple and it looked like an engagement session. They were very good looking and natural. I could feel the love not only for their child but also for each other. 

After the photo shoot, I downloaded the photos right away. I knew those photos would not disappoint me. I was right. Each photo was a perfection. He made me smile during the editing process. The kids like Arda are proof that I have the best job on the planet.   

I was not exaggerating when I mentioned how good looking they were!

Even we had some glamour shots for mommy:)

But of course family photos are my favorite!

Fairmount, Maryland where Manokin River meets the Chesapeake Bay.

When our friends Brenda & Brent invited us to a vacation weekend in Maryland, we accepted without hesitation. Not only was it the 4th of July, but they were also throwing a party for their son's 10th birthday. We were also so excited to join them and meet their parents first time.

We went to Fairmount, Maryland where Manokin River meets the Chesapeake Bay. It was great to see the outcome of our donations to save Chesapeake Bay.  We knew it was going to be a fun weekend but everything was beyond our expectations. This three day weekend vacation was packed with lots of fun, action, food, laughter and great memories.

But more important than anything else, watching our kids having a blast was priceless. In just a couple days, they had done more than they would have done all month. They slept and woke up whenever they wanted. They swam in their private backyard pool without any ten minute break and warning whistles of lifeguards. 

Fishing was a first time experience for them even they cried for them at the end.

They were happy to share the hammock. 

Damla especially enjoyed kayaking so much. She was like a brave little explorer. 

Ran and played with dogs Moxie and Mojo in the big backyard, and played all kinds of ball games. We celebrated Independence and a son's first decade…both with fireworks.

Even I was a little adventurous too. And I ended up with wonderful nature photos.

So much happiness was packed into three fast days. It was so hard to leave and lots of tears were shed on the way home, but we promised to have a weekend like that again very soon.