Maegan Dougherty Photography » NJ Birth and Family Photographer

Before they are men

One of the moms from this extended family session told me that the photos of her with her son are so precious to her because in the last portrait she has of them together, he was a boy, and now he is a man.  After I cried about the thought of Xander being a man some day, I decided two things.  🙂

First, I would make sure to have someone take some pictures of Xander and me soon!  If you haven’t seen them yet, check out my friend Emily’s blog post here.

Second, I though of my Aunt Marianne, who had asked me to take family pictures for her.  I told her I would when I had some extra time, and since I was nearing the end of the fall rush, I decided the time was now, before her boys, who are 17 and 12, are officially men.

I went to their house on a lovely Sunday afternoon and had the best time with them.  Sadly, I had barely ever really talked to these cousins of mine, who live only a mile a way and are such smart, sweet, cute boys.  So I loved learning about what they like to do and how they spend their time, and I enjoyed capturing lots of family laughs!

Love the expressions in this one!

Love this one…

Sweetest doggies!

Lisa D - December 29, 2011 - 8:27 am

This is so sweet! And it makes me cry too because Ryan is going to be 5 in a few weeks but I know he will be all grown up in the blink of an eye . . .

Tara - December 29, 2011 - 10:32 am

Love these pictures Maegan!!! I’m sure Aunt Marianne is so happy with them too!

Amy - December 29, 2011 - 12:16 pm

I love these pics maegan! I don’t want my boys to grow up either!!!

Emily - December 29, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Great great pictures!

suzie - December 29, 2011 - 8:16 pm

Agreed…great pictures!

Patti - December 30, 2011 - 8:32 am

As I wipe away tears, I so enjoy the pictures and the words of your little story. It’s also really nice for me to see my nephews, sister and brother in law. You did a wonderful job! They will treasure your pictures forever. I’m going to look at them again!