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Family Photos with Jalapeno Photography

November 17, 2014 by Cassie 67 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!  We had one of the best doing things we love with people we love- couldn’t have been any better.

Recently I asked the talented Eddie of Jalapeno Photography to take some blog profile and family photos for me.  We had them taken with her last year as well and I was thrilled with the results.  She has a knack for capturing our family’s personalities so well on camera.  Last year we donned outfits in blues and whites with pops of red in a Boho Americana sort of look.  This year I selected grays and blues with mustard yellow accents.  I actually just sifted through our closets to see what we had that would work because I don’t like purchasing clothes just for photos- I did have to buy a shirt for Chris, and a mustard yellow tee shirt (on clearance!) for Sawyer, but everything else came straight from our closets.

Eddie also suggested I bring some vintage suitcases (which I borrowed from my own Sweet Clover inventory) as well as a mexican blanket; she knows my style so well!  Without further ado, here are this year’s photos….

smugmug1PinYou may have already noticed a couple of these as I have replaced my “about me” page photo with this one above.  My profile photo on the sidebar has also been updated.

Eddie has a true knack for capturing Sawyer.  He tends to behave awkwardly in front of a camera but I am always thrilled with her shots of him.

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Isn’t he handsome?  I might be biased.  I just love him so much.

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Emmy,  on the other hand, is a natural in front of the camera and loves working with Eddie.

 

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She also got a couple of great shots of the kids together….

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This one just makes me laugh, because it’s just perfection…. I think one of the things you can ee in these photos is that my family pretty much laughs through life.  We don’t take a whole lot too seriously.

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I have no idea where they learned to laugh so much. 😉

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We tried to be serious for a bit…

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And if you hadn’t known, yes, I am taller than Chris. But isn’t he handsome?

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I tend to laugh too much and make some funny faces, but Eddie was able to capture some great shots of me.  I think we all tend to be too critical of photos of ourselves, so I am just going to say I love these and leave it at that without criticizing myself.  I even behaved for a few and was able to look serious.

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This one was taken while Eddie serenaded me with the Spanish version of Let it Go.  She asked me what I’d like to hear and I tried to stump her, but she belted it out.

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I am so happy with the work Eddie does.  If you are anywhere within a drivable distance to Frederick, MD, I strongly encourage you to use Jalapeno Photography if you ever need photos taken.  Eddie does weddings, babies, families, senior pictures, engagements, and more!  She is about to have a baby in just a couple weeks, but she will be scheduling again for after the holidays!  If she can make my family look good, imagine what she can do for yours!

Thanks for humoring my photo overload!  Have a great day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. SmithShack71 says

    November 17, 2014 at 7:03 am

    You have a beautiful family.
    I love the black and white of you!

    -Angie

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      thank you so much, angie! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:07 am

    Every single photo is fabulous!!! Love how personalities shined through 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      thank you so much, shelley! she really captured us perfectly.

      Reply
  3. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Cassie, your new photos are gorgeous!!! It’s been a while since I’ve had professional family photos taken and your beautiful family pics are a great reminder to get it done – it’s worth every penny!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      thank you so much, kris- it really is!

      Reply
  4. Dana says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I love Sawyer’s expression in the first shot of them together! Treasures for years to come, beautiful friend.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      he’s hilarious!

      Reply
  5. kathleen says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:38 am

    Really beautiful, your family is lovely.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      thank you so much! she is really good. 🙂

      Reply
  6. michelle@decorandthedog says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:44 am

    Look how cute you all are! Jalapeno photography does some mighty fine work. I love how relaxed and laid back the photos are. I really do need to move East.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      she is so talented- you totally need to move here.

      Reply
  7. Julia@Cuckoo4Design says

    November 17, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Absolutely gorgeous photos!

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  8. Pam @ Simple Details says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Oh Cassie!! What beautiful shots she captured of all of you!! I’m inspired to get ours done!

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:39 pm

      thank you so much, pam! she’s amazingly talented!

      Reply
  9. Kristin @ Bliss at Home says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Beautiful family, beautiful life 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      aaaw, thank you!

      Reply
  10. Tanya says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:49 am

    Gorgeous photos Cassie! You have such a lovely family, thank you for sharing with us 🙂

    xoxo

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      thank you so much, tanya! i appreciate it!

      Reply
  11. Heather says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Gorgeous! I saw your sneak peek on IG this morning. …but wow!!! She really captured you guys!! I love the kids together and their expressions. You guys are such a cute couple too!

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      thank you so much, heather! she really did- and thank you!

      Reply
  12. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:43 am

    She is truly a talented photographer. Such great work. You really nailed it with the though of yellow in the outfits this year. I just love how it picks up some of the golden hues from where the lighting hits the greenery. So perfect. And what a beautiful family you have!

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    • Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

      November 17, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Though=touch

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      thank you so much- i was thrilled with how the colors came out! i think it was slight luck.

      Reply
  13. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:53 am

    You are so naturally pretty Cassie, I think Eddie really captured your beautiful spirit because you are just GLOWING in these pictures! They are great of your whole family, the kiddos are just the cutest but that one of you and Chris is really precious.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      aaaaaw, thank you- you are naturally too kind.

      Reply
  14. Catherine says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:53 am

    These pictures are so lovely. If I still lived in the area I would have totally used Eddie for my wedding! My favorite is the “serious” one of you and Chris.

    I also love how your clothes are cohesive without being in-your-face matchy matchy. Is there anything worse than family portraits where everyone is wearing jeans and white shirts?! AHH!! Ok maybe there are worse things, maybe, I’m just having trouble coming up with any right now. I mean seriously, no one dresses like that in real life.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      HAHAHA!!!!!! you are soooo right! maybe the only thing worse would be to have all the family cats in that photo, too.

      Reply
  15. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:09 am

    These are such a treasure. The one of the kids smiling at each other is priceless.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      i love that one, too!

      Reply
  16. Allison says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Beautiful family and beautiful photos! Each photo captures what a fun loving family you are.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      thank you so much, allison!

      Reply
  17. sarah dorsey says

    November 17, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Great pics!! I think I need a new profile pic!!

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      you should talk to eddie!

      Reply
  18. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    November 17, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    They’re all perfect! fabulous job Eddie!

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      she is amazing!

      Reply
  19. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    November 17, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Great pics, my friend!! This is on my list to do soon, too — know you are thrilled!
    xo heidi

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      thank you so much, heidi! we are!

      Reply
  20. gail says

    November 17, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    beautiful pictures of a beautiful family. Back in the day, we would do this at olan mills…. wow! family photos sure have come a long way!

    Love that one of the kids smirking at each other…. and yes, your Chris is very handsome as you are pretty. That’s why y’all made those beautiful kiddos!

    gail

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      thank you so much! i remember olan mills! 🙂 and thank you so much for the compliment.

      Reply
  21. Gretchen says

    November 17, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Beautiful photos! I love the ones of the kids together!

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      thank you! me, too! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Carmel says

    November 17, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Beautiful! Every single photo is so gorgeous! You are stunning!

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  23. Julia @ 551 East Design says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Sawyer’s eyes are insane…they are SO blue!! And that black and white of you is gorgeous.

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    • Cassie says

      November 17, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      thank you so much, julia!

      Reply
  24. lisa says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Such beautiful people. I think you are so beautiful, Chris is super handsome, and those kids are each of your mini-me’s!! So precious! xoxoxo

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    • Cassie says

      November 18, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      aaaw, thank you so much! right back at you.

      Reply
  25. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    November 18, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Love the photos! Such a beautiful family! The pictures of the kids together are adorable! You can really tell how they interact with each other.

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    • Cassie says

      November 18, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      thank you so much, amber! for the most part they are good to one another.:)

      Reply
  26. Brynne@TheGatheredHome says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    You guys are just so gosh darn cute! So cute you brought the country girl out of me 😉 I love these!

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    • Cassie says

      November 18, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      aaaaw, thank you, darlin’. 😉

      Reply
  27. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    These pictures are fabulous! Your family is beautiful! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      November 18, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      aaaw, thank you!

      Reply
  28. Rita says

    November 18, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    These are BEAUTIFUL and the last one of you is precious!!! You should totally use that one for everything 🙂 …you know like someone says to send a candid photo of yourself, you can send that one. Tell them that’s what you like like when you’re chasing the kids and dogs around…they’ll never know the difference :)) ha!
    Seriously though, beautiful family photos!

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    • Cassie says

      November 19, 2014 at 8:52 am

      aaaw, thank you! but that is what i look like candidly…. 😉

      Reply
  29. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    Fantastic photos of your beautiful family. We have never done family photos – seems so strange nowadays because it’s so common – you definitely have me thinking I should look into it!

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    • Cassie says

      November 19, 2014 at 8:52 am

      oh my gosh you need to!!! you will be so happy you did. i don’t actually buy any school portraits because i’d rather buy these prints of my kids really looking like themselves.

      Reply
  30. Tiffany says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Your family is just so lovely and you look gorgeous in your pictures. I wish we could find someone as talented in our area. We just go to the mall where it’s 1000 degrees and super stressful. Time to rethink that.

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    • Cassie says

      November 19, 2014 at 8:51 am

      aaaw, thank you so much! yes, you really do need to rethink it!

      Reply
  31. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    November 18, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    These are awesome, Cassie. What a treasure! That yellow looks great on you!

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    • Cassie says

      November 19, 2014 at 8:51 am

      thank you! that is one of my favorite shirts from target 3 years ago! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Ashley@Biggerthanthethreeofus says

    November 19, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Such a beautiful family and pictures!

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    • Cassie says

      November 19, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      thank you so much, ashley! i appreciate it!

      Reply
  33. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    November 21, 2014 at 11:23 am

    I love them all. And LOVE that tank top in the last picture. Beautiful!

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    • Cassie says

      November 21, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      thank you! my mom found it for me for my birthday at hallmark of all places! i kid you not.

      Reply

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