Monday, March 14, 2011

a portrait of mama, by lilah

My little shutterbug is constantly wanting to take photos lately. If I want to take pictures of her, she in return wants to take pictures of me.

For the most part, I don't mind her using my purse camera. But all sorts of scary thoughts go through my head when she is standing holding my slr. And the other day I had to use a pair of tweezers to pry the memory card out of my camera. Lilah has decided to push it in, far, even though it was upside down the wrong way round. No damage was done, thankfully! And I learned my lesson to keep my camera out of reach, at all times!

She captured this photo of me this morning - the majority of the time she'll capture my ear or my eyebrow or half my head. But today, today she did great - this one even looks artistic with the slight head chop! I remember my Mum taking pictures of my sister and I when we were little, she really enjoyed taking pictures and had a great Minolta camera that was her pride and joy. In fact, I'm pretty sure she still has it.

"The portrait I do best, is of the person I know best." - Nadar

Lilah's Mama, Portrait by Lilah
Lilah's Mama, Portrait by Lilah

14 comments:

  1. These are beautiful! She did a great job.

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  2. SO cute!! Great job Lilah!! :)

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  3. Thats because she has a 'gorgeous' mamma!!!

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  4. Beautiful, Jill! It's good to see you on the other side of the lens. And Lilah sure must be paying attention to her Mama, she did a great job!

    Gin =)

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  5. Great job Lilah! Maybe it's time to get her one of the Playschool cameras for little ones? : )

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  6. It's a lovely portrait. You looks so loving; this is what she sees when she looks at you!

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  7. Yes, you can tell the photograhper is someone special by your smile.......... Dx

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  8. It is a beautiful shot. But then again, you are beautiful!

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  9. A beautiful picture of a beautiful Mama!

    Kim

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  10. You should have Lilah email this picture to her Nonnie! (I think I remember that is what she calls her grandma)

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  11. What a beautiful portrait Jill! So far I've been afraid to let my 2 attempt one of me...maybe I should.

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  12. Looks like you have a good teacher Lilah!
    Very pretty photo(-:
    I was wondering about a camera for Lila's upcomming 4th birthday????

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  13. she did great! and i love the processed ones too :)

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  14. Wow, great job Lilah! You have a little protege on your hands there!

    Jill, I think this portrait is absolutely lovely. You look so relaxed, warm and loving in it - no doubt because you are looking at Lilah.

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