Dear Kelly V. Photography…

I have very few pictures of my childhood in my possession, and no pictures of me before I was about 3.  Most of the pictures I have (about a dozen of my little sister and me) were given to me about a year ago. My husband has one picture of him as a toddler, and it’s fun to compare that with pictures of our little ones. This partially explains my desire to get some quality pictures of our family, particularly my children.

Yes, it’s cliché, but they really do grow up fast. My oldest is a mere 4 years old, but it seems like he was just born, right? – almost impossible that he should have two younger siblings. I know this phenomenon of feeling time fly by (almost too fast) just escalates with time, and I would love to get a quality picture of my three children in this young stage when they are still fascinated  and delighted by the little things. Each bundle of mine makes my heart melt in a different way. They are all sweet darlings, but their personalities are strikingly different. No matter. They are BEST FRIENDS. My oldest, Nolan, may be bubbly and personable, while my second, Jacob, is more shy and brooding, but no greater joy can be achieved than when they are playing together (and no greater frustration when one has crossed some boundary).  And now we have our precious girl, Moira, to join the fun. The same joy/frustration dynamic is already rearing its head with her presence!

Yes, I can take many pictures of the little ones myself (and oh, how I do!), but I always wanted a family picture. Not necessarily one with a strict pose, but one that includes all of us (both parents included!) enjoying each other. I am so very proud of my family. I feel blessed to the core by each person. Looking at pictures of my little ones and husband extraordinaire, Joshua, makes my insides tingle. But we have so few pictures of all of us. Or pictures with all the faces of my little ones. Or even pictures of Joshua and me (I am the paparazzi of the family).

It would mean so much to have these cherished moments documented by a professional photographer. I’ve seen your incredible work, and again I am filled with warmth when I think of your level of talent used to capture each cherished personality (and let’s face it, CUTENESS GALORE) of my family. Please consider us when looking at families in your contest! I guarantee you could not find a more grateful family!! GUARANTEE.

Best,

Sunam Ellis