Michael & Maggie

Just as the Pensacola weather was finally deciding to take a turn, and like the rest of the world join the fall season, I photographed this pair. I moved to the US 15 years ago, 7 years after my arrival I barely had any friends, Henry suggested joining a tennis team, it was a brilliant idea. I met a wide group of lovely and fun ladies and now although I miss the sport, thanks to my photography I get to meet still many new fantastic people. Karla and her 2 sweet youngsters were just delightful, and we did have a great time taking pictures, dressing up little Miss Maggie, serving tea to her many American dolls, catching ball… I’m so glad we schedule this session a couple of weeks ago, because now Maggie is loosing her 2 bottom teeth, with 2 big ones coming out. That little girl’s look with the perfect baby teeth smile is now a passed stage of her life. Children change so fast, we, as parents are so caught up in the whirlwind of our daily life, that sometimes we realize too late how they have already stepped into a new phase. Only pictures and videos will let us relive those cherish moments. I’m a little behind schedule with this post, because I was out of town on a family trip to New York for a week. Feeling a bit guilty for the delay, I’ve got a few more than usual pictures, and they were so cute, it was hard to choose…

The many expressions of a little girl,

Karla, Thank you so much to all 3 of you for your patience, a great afternoon, and trusting me to photograph your children, they were so sweet and charming!

34 Comments

  1. by Karla Eddins on November 7, 2009  11:48 am Reply

    I LOVE them! Thank you so much for taking so much time with us. You made it so fun for the kids that the time flew by even for an 8 year old little boy. I was a pleasure to work with you. I just love them!

  2. by Grandma Shirley on November 7, 2009  11:52 am Reply

    The photgraphs of Michael and Maggie are award winning. The children are beautiful and you brought out all the natural wonder of childhood.
    Thank you

  3. by Danica Nelson on November 7, 2009  12:13 pm Reply

    These are just perfect! I love every single one of them. What darling kids, and such great outfits.

  4. by Jane Litvak on November 7, 2009  12:22 pm Reply

    Arielle and Karla -
    These are amazing!!!! Incredible photos and of course the cutest subjects!

  5. by Kurt Olding on November 7, 2009  12:22 pm Reply

    Tears welled up in my eyes too, the pictures sure capture their spirit, sure do miss them!!

  6. by Sara Wiggins on November 7, 2009  12:35 pm Reply

    Beautiful! I can't believe how much Michael looks like Mike.

  7. by liz Hamrick on November 7, 2009  3:57 pm Reply

    Karla - OHHHH mY how do you pick! Wow they are awesome Arielle! YOU have a real talent!

  8. by Sidney Rosenthal on November 7, 2009  5:16 pm Reply

    Every time I see one of Ariells's sittings it becomes my new favorite. This sitting was amazing. My how time flies. Arielle, we missed each other in September. I hope we can connect next spring or summer.

  9. by Lisa Frazier on November 7, 2009  8:40 pm Reply

    These gorgeous pictures of Michael and Maggie are priceless! They will be treasured for years to come!

  10. by Harriette Yarbrough on November 7, 2009  8:56 pm Reply

    These are great pictures. I check your site often because one day I would love you to photograph my grand children when they are in Pensacola visiting. It is a special delight when I see children of the kids I watched grow up. These are beautiful pictures of Michael and Maggie. I see a lots of their daddy in them!!! You really have a talent for letting their personalities show through in your pictures. I know Michael, Karla and the grand parents are thrilled with your work.

  11. by Ashley Thompson on November 8, 2009  6:48 am Reply

    Karla and Arielle,
    The pics of Michael and Maggie are so great!!! Karla, you have beautiful children and Arielle, you captured it amazingly! I'm ready for you to take pics of Dawson!!!

  12. by Stacey Hilgefort on November 8, 2009  7:24 am Reply

    WOW!!! Awesome pics.....they look like professional models. The photographer did a wonderful job capturing their personalities.....how adorable!

  13. by Ashley Self on November 8, 2009  8:14 am Reply

    They are ALL such beautiful photos. Michael's and Maggie's personalities really show through in each one of them. What a treasure.

  14. by Dianne Morris on November 8, 2009  11:08 am Reply

    Oh, how precious!!! They are all great ! It would be hard to make a choice of a favorite. Makes us want to see them!!

  15. by Courtney Pate on November 8, 2009  1:11 pm Reply

    LOVE the photos! Arielle you are amazing! Mike and Karla your children are adorable and the camera loves them =)

  16. by Keith Olding on November 8, 2009  3:09 pm Reply

    Holy smokes, looking at these made my heart hurt...in the best possible way. How much for one of each?

  17. by Tamara Floyd on November 8, 2009  8:44 pm Reply

    Karla, Thanks for sharing, they are beyond beautiful. Arielle, what an awesome job!! The pictures are lovely.

  18. by Kara Rich on November 9, 2009  6:05 am Reply

    Karla and Arielle, I had to stop crying long enough to pull myself together and let both of you know how touching it is to see these photos. Where does the time go? Arielle, you did an amazing job capturing the personalities of both Michael and Maggie!

  19. by Kim Mescher on November 9, 2009  7:32 am Reply

    WOW, unbelievable pics of my adorable niece and nephew!!! Make sure I am on the list to get some copies!!!!

  20. by Linda on November 9, 2009  9:18 am Reply

    The pictures of Michael and Maggie Eddins are wonderful!! You've really captured their personalities. They will be treasured for years to come.
    Grammy Linda

  21. by Val Harmon on November 9, 2009  11:17 am Reply

    Beautiful photographs of beautiful children!!

  22. by Lynn Taylor on November 9, 2009  1:03 pm Reply

    What beautiful children! How proud all the family must be of them. Wonderful pictures.

  23. by Sue Davis on November 9, 2009  4:28 pm Reply

    These are precious photos of two adorable children, Michael and Maggie.

  24. by Pa Pa Ron on November 9, 2009  5:59 pm Reply

    The photos are so real and beautiful makes us miss them more .
    From Ohio

  25. by aunt kathy on November 10, 2009  9:22 am Reply

    awesome pictures Karla & Mike.... treasure each day... they grow up so fast...

  26. by Christine Frazier on November 10, 2009  9:42 am Reply

    OMG! These pictures are precious with a capital P. Glad I don't have to pick a favorite, I could not do it!

  27. by James Frazier on November 10, 2009  12:02 pm Reply

    Great pics. Two beautiful, happy kiddos. Excellent photography with two very photogenic models. The poses, settings and dress are well chosen and most professional. Thanks for sharing.

  28. by Larry B. Johnson on November 11, 2009  6:42 pm Reply

    The photos are absolutely incredible ! Great job. Micheal looks like the next great quaterback at Auburn and Maggie looks like a future first lady.

  29. by Linda Phillips on November 11, 2009  9:00 pm Reply

    Wonderful photographs...wish I had been at Maggie's tea party :)

  30. by Christina Myerski on November 15, 2009  11:29 pm Reply

    oh wow, these are just the most delightfully precious photos!! They are the cutest little brother sister duo I have seen!! I love the backdrops, your photographer is amazing!! I'm luvin the adorable hairdos & outfits on Maggie too, thanks so much for sharing!!

  31. by Sally Cowan on November 17, 2009  9:50 am Reply

    These photos are absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love them all.

  32. by Pat Kieffer on November 19, 2009  10:23 am Reply

    beautiful pictures, can't pick the best

  33. by Teresa Tate on November 19, 2009  3:55 pm Reply

    LOVE them, Sarah!

  34. by Bruce Vredenburg on November 25, 2009  10:43 pm Reply

    Arielle, you have done it again. How you got this boy, who is in love with the wrong football team, to put a smile on his is amazing. And Maggie, please remember your buddy hugger when you are in New York walking the runways. Great kids from great parents. All our love to them. And much success to Arielle and her growing portfolio of such wonderful and interesting subjects.

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