Lovely to see you again!

One of my favorite things about being a family photographer is that I get to watch so many families grow up. Two become three, then four, then more!  I love returning customers!  Just the other day this lovely little family stopped by for a gravidfotografering (maternity shoot).  I had the honor of capturing this adorable family, when the the little fellow was both in the tummy and newborn.  Cannot believe how fast they grow up!  I cannot wait to snuggle (and smell) their little brother who could be arriving any day now. 

I actually have found doing maternity shoots with smaller children challenging sometimes, especially when there is more than one.  However as you can see by bringing a small basket to contain small beautiful wildlings,  I was able to get a couple of shots with them cooperating, so yes, that is my tip of the day.  When there are too many small wonderful things running around and you need to get them all in the same picture, contain them or entertain them!  Ha ha, easier said then done, but it all part of the fun.

Fairy Princess Improntu fotoshoot

I love photographing children, my own and any others willing to stand in front of my camera.  My kids are so used to me having a camera, and are basically sick of it.  LOL.  So it is a very rare occasion that they actually ask me to pull the camera out and capture whatever they are doing.  But this was one of those rare times.  One day our little pixie girl decided to dress up as a fairy princess, and was running about digging in the dirt and climbing on stones, as fairy princesses do.  I happened to walk by and she yells at me to go and get my camera.  My heart soared!  A child who wants to cooperate!  So of course I dropped everything.  The light was perfect, she was magic, and we had so much fun.  I love those spontaneous shoots, so i guess my tip for today, is always keep your camera nearby ( and charged) and if your child ever asks you to take their picture,  drop everything and enjoy it.  These moments will not last long, so that is why I love to preserve them.

Free at last!

I have to admit that this blog is woefully neglected.  Nearly a year since my last post.  I suppose it is because I find myself overwhelmed by all the social media outlets.  Feeling the need to post to instagram, to facebook, to the blog, it can all be too much, for me anyway.  Trying to decide which images would be the most appealing, which would get the best response. Not to mention, I was never really sure if I should post in Swedish or English.   I suppose the pressure of posting the best possible images led to posting less and less, and finally not at all.  I find myself with hundreds of images that I love but no one (except the ones intended for customers) ever see.  Sooo, while laying in bed last night I came to the decision, that I will reclaim this blog.  I will post with no pressure on myself. I will post merely because I feel like it.  There need not be rhyme or reason, only the desire to share, albeit there may be no one out there in my cyberspace.  It feels so liberating somehow. No idea where these pressures arise from, perhaps my own head,  must be actually.  So I guess this will now become a place where I learn to free myself, a work in progress with no plan, no pressure, just a relaxing meandering down my own photographic journey.  So I leave you with my thoughts and a picture of one my muses. 

Adorable must be their middle name!

When Malena and Andre showed up at my studio with their three adorable kids,  I knew it was going to be a fun shoot.  How can it not be a blast to photograph such lovely kids with brilliant personalities?  The pics say it all!

All smiles

It does not much cuter than this little fellow!  Such a happy guy.

syskon kärlek (sibling love)

Did a double session with two pairs of sweet cousins.

must be an angel

When Angel´s mom asked me to a session with her I was so excited.  Who wouldn´t want to shoot (fotos that is) this incredibly adorable little girl.  She had just woken up, but it did not take long before her great personality came out.

let´s get serious

last fall before leaving, I did a mini session with beautiful Ebba, trying to copy an old foto her mom had of her cousin (they almost look like twins!).  It was a fun trying something new.  I do believe we came up with an adorably serious shot.

Eimi Thorén Fotography is here to stay!

     After returning from India this year,  I finally decided to get my act in gear, and registered my company.  so now it is official.  Eimi Thorén Fotography is legit!  yippee!
     I had a great run of sessions with some adorable kids,  about time I put some of them up here.  Think I will start off with the adorable one year old Ella...she was so adorable, but never stopped moving.  Good thing i love a challenge.

Mormor and her purple girls

The other day I did an impromptu foto session with my mom and the girls.  It was a lot of fun and I am sure the girls and mormor will love having some cute shots to remember their afternoon by.  Maybe i should start offering mini sessions for families, hmm. Anyone interested?

the linds

been so busy with work, kids, and trying to have a life, that i have not found the time to update the blog.  however, the other day i did a shoot with the delightful lind family and thought i would post a little teaser for them.

photographing families with small children is always a challenge, but so much fun.  the kids' personalities really come out.  i had a great time, it just seemed to go way too fast. but even a photographer does not mess with nap time!

the charming Ebba works the camera

last week i had the pleasure of photographing the adorable and charming two and a half year old Ebba.  she was great. very patient and definitely a cutie!  zoe followed along and helped with the shoot,  poor Ebba was getting directions from both me and zoe, but she coped well.  here is a taste...