3 generations

my mom goes back home tomorrow. this has been the best visit ever. gemma has bonded deeply and will miss her grammie so much. i am so thankful we had these days together and i can't wait for my next visit to virginia!

i was just going to take some shots of my mom and gemma together in the backyard, but alec volunteered to take some shots of the 3 of us. i set it all up and told him to just keep shooting and i think he did a pretty great job.

and how cute is my mom. the best looking 79 year old i have ever seen. i really hope i got those genes!

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EightJs says:

Beautiful :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mommy Jess says:

This picture brings tears to my eyes.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ignacio_lpm says:

Wonderful. So much love.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Corie Corie says:

everything about this is beautiful....pure love...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Encantada says:

This is such a wonderful picture ..She is stunning. Wow..almost 80?? Beautiful! This picture is so full of love.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberts Photography says:

oh wow you look so much alike, all 3 of you!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Mommyof2BeautifulGirls says:

You did it again! Made me cry! Ya'll are such a sweet family. You can see how much she loves Gem. I can see how much you and your mom look alike now.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesamin says:

Perfect.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Lex in the City says:

Wow, this is so lovely... and you do all share the same genes!
I recognize your mom's gaze in a lot of Gemma's photos. :^)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

maricar (maricarlianne.com) says:

I love this! My mom's coming in a few days and Malia can't wait to see her. Alec did a great job on this. :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrienne. says:

This is so beautiful. 3 gorgeous generations of women. It's amazing how much you look like your mother, Rachel. You definitely have inherited her genes so no need to worry about how fabulous you'll look at 79!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

veader says:

gorgeous. i think this type of moment makes all the pictures we take worth while.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

nicole_sea (nikki) says:

This is beautiful, Rachel! And, I have to say, I think you have your mother's eyes.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sammy baby says:

So sweet. Glad you guys had a good time.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

annsorrellswicke says:

so sweet! It makes me miss my mom! I am so happy you guys had a wonderful visit.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

northern library says:

I love it. This makes me dream (fondly) of motherhood myself.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Peta M says:

Beautiful moment! I'm sure you do have her genes, you're gorgeous! Even though you have your own little one now you look like mummies-little-girl here. So much love and pride all in one photo, gorgeous
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

.bunnybum. says:

no doubt about the genes. i want some! this makes me want my mommy.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Melissa {M&M Photography} says:

You are amazing!! THIS IS GREAT!! ....now I cant wait till my shoot with my grandparents!!! 81 yrs old
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jainniec says:

Absolutely gorgeous!! What a priceless shot. By the way, I'm sure you have her genes...definitely!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

K S [deleted] says:

Your mother is gorgeous! You favor her. This is such a wonderful capture. Alec did great!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

thewebcat says:

Great capture of the three of you. Good job daddy!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

arkworld says:

nice shot of you, judy and granny devine. :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

matuko amini says:

you all have the same eyes...shape, expression...absolutely beautiful portrait!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

KelliAmanda says:

Yep - this one makes me cry, and think of my grandmother, who is 78. I think I will have to try to get one of me, mom & my grandmother when we're all together in October. Frame this one and put it in Gemma's room.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

hapakorean says:

WHat awonderful shot of three generations. You look like a youngr version of your mother. So lovely. =)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

...(((((r)))))... says:

What a marvelous threesome...just wonderful! The lightening is just perfect.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~Danielle~ [deleted] says:

Gorgeous photo. You are the image of your mother!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

KpucmuHa {Kristina} says:

Beautiful and very touching. You have your mother's eyes.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

J Pride says:

Alec has talent. And wonderful models to work with. Your mom's expression is great.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

stange says:

omg, you are your mother. its amazing how much you look alike, especially in the eyes.

standing ovation for alec. he did an awesome job!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

RINAJO.DK says:

WOW :) so much lurv..... brilliant.... and its important for the generations to get along.... brilliantly pictured on this shot :) instant fave....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

toyfoto says:

This is really sweet.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Myra Romano says:

perfect in every way.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Maiboo says:

great capture!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mralan says:

One for the books... or is it ... one for the screens. You definitely have your mothers genes. thanks for sharing....
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

notcatherinezeta says:

such a beautiful family. you hubby did an awesome job wth the portrait, what a treasure.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

{Sonia} says:

Precious!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dawn Mikulich says:

just gorgeous!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

geolvr says:

beautiful. you have such a wonderful way of relaying emotion in your photos.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Danarah says:

What a wonderful shot! Beautiful in B&W.

It looks square. If it is, please consider adding it to Hip2BSquare. It would be perfect there.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Klifton says:

That is perfect! Has got to be one of the best generational shots I've ever seen!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MzMullerz says:

fantastic ....three generations of beautiful women
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Hawk Family says:

this is really wonderful.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

are you my rik? says:

multi generational shots are really wonderful, and this one is just full of all the emotions that make them so. This is a great image for your family to hold on to for a long time.

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Piper_H says:

I started crying even before I clicked on the photo. This is so meaningful.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

annagg678 says:

I really really like this one. So much emotion captured. Definetely one to frame for in the house.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

In Bloom says:

Very sweet, and you do look so much like your Mom!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesse P. says:

What a BEAUTIFUL and PRECIOUS moment Alec captured here - you´ll defenitely treasure this forever ♥
And man, you totally got your mom´s genes - BEAUTIFUL in every way *hugs tight*
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sophieblueskies says:

love this! it's so wonderful!
and then, even better, there's laa-laa....!!!
:~)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mymsie says:

you got the genes. And, yes, Alec did a great job.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

toddlertoes says:

really sweet shot. Your husband made a wonderful photo and I like your personal conversion-touch to it as well. (it is showing allready that you've got her genes) how wonderful that you've got such a bond
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sassy Pants Momma says:

this is very cute, this is a "must have" picture in Gemma's room.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

strong_enough says:

I love this, so sweet and so cute!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

wanderlust (Jen) says:

is this your favorite photo ever?? It would be mine:) Great job to the hubby, what a wonderful memory captured.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

wanderlust (Jen) says:

just read tags, lol. yes it is a favorite:))
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

sesame ellis says:

Thanks everyone. I have already ordered the prints!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

~jonnye~ says:

sooo lovely :)
I will be doing this soon - my mom lives down the street, and I can't believe we havent done it yet!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Charloto says:

I don't think I can say anthing original here, it's all been said. I can see a bit of your mother in both you and gemma. what a wonderful treasure to have always. it's so great to grow up with grandparents. they spoil you, and nothing can beat grammies cooking. nothing. :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mamarosa says:

Oh my God, you have your mother's eyes.

I love this photo.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Dale73 says:

Beautiful shot, really one to treasure!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

wasaby says:

what a great capture! you guys are so sweet together. yes, your husband did a great job :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

apple martini says:

Great shot Alec!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

ingridable says:

Wonderful
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

-chrishawn says:

Wonderful!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

max & sophie's mommy says:

such a great photo for gemma to have when she's older.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

inkyblack says:

bless her heart - she looks so wonderful and happy. good job, Alec - this is so very sweet.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

soh_phee_ah says:

now that's just sweet. y'all look so much alike!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

A Jamison says:

This is just so beautiful. I cannot wait to share a moment like this with my mother in the future.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

thinkroni says:

i don't know how i missed this. just beautiful!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

. Yanina . says:

Love this portrait!!!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

suburban contessa says:

instant tears! gorgeous.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Melissa {M&M Photography} says:

I saw this contest in a group and well I thought of ths picture!! YOU HAVE to post it in there! YOU for sure will win!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

[bridget] says:

had to come back here for this. this is wonderful. you seem to have such a great relationship with your mother. you are lucky to share gemma with her. it's wonderful.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

-Angela says:

I adore this
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

annikaleigh says:

This is so wonderful.......after losing my own dear mother a month ago, this shot touched my heart so deeply.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

aowcannon [deleted] says:

Gorgeous......Beautiful capture. I wish I still had my granny. This picture makes me think of her so much.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

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so much emotion in this photo.. beautiful family.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePeaceOutBunny says:

dude you made it to flicker blog
coolio!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

otoF Blog says:

Yes, congratulations you made it to the blog!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Lalalian says:

Gorgeous Sesame!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mussarat says:

WOW! That's a gem of a pic...3 generations together!
Now thats a moment to treasure...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

sra892 [deleted] says:

these are my favorite pictures!
i love seeing 3 generations all together
i also love looking to see how similar they look (or how different)
great picture, looking forward to more!

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Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Nati . says:

Adorable family portrait! The 3 of you are so sweet ;)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

العاب says:

love this! it's so wonderful!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

amymm says:

so sweet
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

imHappyBoy says:

三代同堂
幸福一家人
幸福母亲
母亲节快乐
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

amanky says:

love the generations...

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

kellygrape says:

This was on the flickr blog today! I recognized Gemma right away.

Love this photo. What a beautiful family.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

amy@wacc says:

I LOVE IT! The feelings you captured and you provoke in me as a mother... it's just beautiful!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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so cute...
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Awesome shot!
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Amanda Clouse Photography says:

Congrats for making the Flickr Blog! Happy Mother's Day again!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Too Good To Be True
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

dorotron says:

wonderful capture!
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rfduck says:

Good shot! I like how only a portion of each face is visible, and I like the balance of three subjects in the shot.
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