I stole the tulle idea from the newborn shoots that I have seen. In a jealous rage that I didn't start photography until my DD was about a year old, I wanted this shot, and got it!
This photo was taken on January 23, 2009 in Anna, Illinois, US, using a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi.
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seasons of love [abbyblom], -AubreyS-, Dantelespagnol [ Dead ], viricki, and 305 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Dezarae Jean Photography {Dezarae (53 months ago | reply)
I think its perfect! Definitely works with your daughter's age. Id be proud.
Sami Merriman (53 months ago | reply)
thank you! I'm so excited about it!
Stacey Walker (53 months ago | reply)
so awesome! i've been wanting to "newborn" shoots with my two year old, lol...the cocoon particulary. :)
Sami Merriman (53 months ago | reply)
I've never thought about a cocoon on her! lol. Shes teething though so she might bite me if I try that haha!
Stacey Walker (53 months ago | reply)
what do you hang them from? ahh teething, Tehya had ALL her teeth early..except 2 year molars she's getting as we speak. :)
Sami Merriman (53 months ago | reply)
Were doing molars right now lol. I have a really nice background holder which is like a heavy duty stand alone curtain rod! Its really sturdy.
MEaves (53 months ago | reply)
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.Jen likes to snap pics* (53 months ago | reply)
This is really cute! She doesn't look awkward in it either. I've seen some that do.
Great job with this one!
Nathalíe [deleted] (53 months ago | reply)
Nice photo (: !
shutterStutters (53 months ago | reply)
very cool!
beckypea (53 months ago | reply)
Great shot! Must say I like it much better than the uncomfortable looking newborn shots.
photoroman (53 months ago | reply)
Very beautifully!
c. mitzinger (53 months ago | reply)
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{AndreaRenee} (53 months ago | reply)
Awww how cute is that?! Might just have to steal this from you lol, jk! What happened to your old flickr account?
poe_ (53 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!!!
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Jogify [deleted] (53 months ago | reply)
haha so cute =)
Sami Merriman (53 months ago | reply)
Zay: I logged out to make a dump one for my contest pics so no one knew they were mine, plus Iwas just going to let hubs use it to add his favorites without using mine. When I went to log back in it said, you need to use a yahoo account so I logged into that, then it said this is not connected to a flickr would you like to make one. I spent all day trying to contact flickr and yahoo. Then caved and made a new one. Things were looking grim lol.
Try it I don't mind lol! I bet your little man would be adorable!
MGA4studio (53 months ago | reply)
Score 18/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)
20 ----- PERFECT! Amazing portrait that cannot be made better.
18-19 - GREAT SHOT! Nearly perfect with minor flaws.
15-17 - GOOD WORK. Nice but could be corrected to be Great.
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10 ----- AVERAGE. Typical portrait and could use significant work.
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lightfeathers (53 months ago | reply)
Score 19/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)
20 ----- PERFECT! Amazing portrait that cannot be made better.
18-19 - GREAT SHOT! Nearly perfect with minor flaws.
15-17 - GOOD WORK. Nice but could be corrected to be Great.
11-14 - ABOVE AVERAGE. Portrait has good qualities.
10 ----- AVERAGE. Typical portrait and could use significant work.
7-9 ---- BELOW AVERAGE. Lacks appeal for very apparent reasons.
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Anne Sophie LEMAITRE (53 months ago | reply)
Superbe !
Anne Sophie LEMAITRE (53 months ago | reply)
Score 19/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)
20 ----- PERFECT! Amazing portrait that cannot be made better.
18-19 - GREAT SHOT! Nearly perfect with minor flaws.
15-17 - GOOD WORK. Nice but could be corrected to be Great.
11-14 - ABOVE AVERAGE. Portrait has good qualities.
10 ----- AVERAGE. Typical portrait and could use significant work.
7-9 ---- BELOW AVERAGE. Lacks appeal for very apparent reasons.
4-6 ---- NEEDS WORK. Needs significant work.
2-3 ---- EMBARRASSING. Portrait's attributes are not repairable.
1 ------- ABSOLUTE CRAP. Photo should be deleted from your hard drive!
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XOSI RA (53 months ago | reply)
Fantastic picture
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jbwhitewhale [deleted] (53 months ago | reply)
hahah cute
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aeruginosa (53 months ago | reply)
Stunning picture! I like the idea!
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titina1312 (53 months ago | reply)
preciosa
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M.M. Photos (53 months ago | reply)
Artistic Child Photography
I love it!
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Emorelia Photography (53 months ago | reply)
Such a cute, original shot!! Love it, it's amazing
Score 20/20 (from the Score My Portrait group)
20 ----- PERFECT! Amazing portrait that cannot be made better.
18-19 - GREAT SHOT! Nearly perfect with minor flaws.
15-17 - GOOD WORK. Nice but could be corrected to be Great.
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10 ----- AVERAGE. Typical portrait and could use significant work.
7-9 ---- BELOW AVERAGE. Lacks appeal for very apparent reasons.
4-6 ---- NEEDS WORK. Needs significant work.
2-3 ---- EMBARRASSING. Portrait's attributes are not repairable.
1 ------- ABSOLUTE CRAP. Photo should be deleted from your hard drive!
**Andrea**8 (53 months ago | reply)
perfect!!so beautiful!!
{AndreaRenee} (53 months ago | reply)
Wow, that sucks! I was thinking about making another one, but I guess not, lol. By the time I would actually have help to take a picture like this, my son would be one and probably a lot heavier than Maddie lol
Sami Merriman (53 months ago | reply)
Maddie is about 20lb or 21 right now! And shes13 months, the tulle held up really well!
-AubreyS- (53 months ago | reply)
This is so adorable, what a great idea to do it with an older baby :) love everything about it
KristinlynnG (53 months ago | reply)
perfect!
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outstanding image !
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