THE GREAT PUMPKIN: HERO’S FIRST HALLOWE’EN
When I was in my late teens, I was in love with the photography of Anne Geddes. You know, the “famous baby” photos from Friends (from the Elle McPherson episodes). I had diaries, calendars, and when I left for law school in 1994 (how old I feel saying that), I plastered my bathroom at my halls of residence in postcard prints depicting babies in flowers, pea pods and the like.
My favourite of all were the pumpkin babies. Maybe it’s the Disney bride part of me, but there’s something very magical about pumpkins, and two years ago when Little Dragon was born, the mister and I bought the largest pumpkin that we could carry from the patch, intent on snapping Lyoto sitting in it. Except it didn’t happen. The pumpkin rotted before Hallowe’en and there was no way I could put my precious boy into a decomposing gourd. Eww.
So this year was my big chance – a pumpkin baby shot. Except I forgot how cold it is in October in England, and so unless I had a studio (I don’t) the naked baby on pumpkin shot was never going to happen. Undeterred though, we managed to get ourselves a suitably big pumpkin and head off to the woodlands for a pretty cute photo for Baby Hero’s first Hallowe’en, nonetheless. It’s no Anne Geddes, but it’s special to me.
Big brother was close by to lend a hand each time our subject tried to teethe on the pumpkin. He’s so helpful, and Baby Hero lights up when he sees him. How he’s only four I have no idea, he seems like a teenager already.
Finally, after much leaping and rolling around, getting a wet bottom, I got my little memory.
Happy fall, y’all!
Your boys are just too cute. I always loved taking pictures of my boys with "props", too. Now that they are older, I have trouble just getting them to smile.
These pics are gorgeous! Are you a photographer? I'm learning about food photography right now but want to move on these types of photos!
LOVE the third one of your oldest leaning over the baby. Such great pictures 🙂 Did you put anything in the pumpkin, to sort of line it, or was he comfortable just in it? I definitely want to take a picture like this come fall!
What a beautiful family and blog! 🙂 Your pictures are so crisp and professional looking.
What beautiful pictures Pumpkin season is my favorite season, I think because one of my kids was born during it and we got some many great pictures. 🙂
I love the pumpkin shots. It's looks so crisp and so realistic plus the autumn backdrop matches the color of pumpkin.
awww your babies are too cute, the pumpkin shot of the little one is just so adorable I love it.
Omg adorable photos!!!! My mom and I were obsessed with Anne photos as well 😉 my mom would buy all her photography books
Omg adorable photos!!!! My mom and I were obsessed with Anne photos as well 😉 my mom would buy all her photography books
OH man this is just the cutest story. I couldn't help but to giggle at the baby teething the pumpkin. What a sweet brother to help out. The photos are beautiful. Big brother is very photogenic too. I am glad that you got your baby pumpkin shot! Very cute. I love the way you write! Thanks for sharing 🙂
These are so adorable! I too love those Anne Geddes photographs. Your baby though, cuteness through the roof!! Adorable!
Your pictures are so gorgeous and yes, I adored Anne Geddes photos of babies as well. I have to say though, I enjoy looking at these much more!
Your kids are so cute, particularly the little one with his great expressions. I have checked a lot of Anne Geddes photos particularly the one with Newborns & Kids & she has done her best again!
I love the pictures. They look professional. I have always loved those baby pictures too but never tried to recreate them. You did a cute job on the pumpkin picture.
Your kids are TOO cute! I wish I'd done a pumpkin shot this year, my daughter was the perfect age!
Awww how cute! I love the photos, it looks like you guys really had a great time! What a cute memory to cherish forever! I love it!
What sweet little cuties you have! These are great fall photos. I miss my girls being that age but it's amazing watching them grow up.
Oh my gosh! Who doesn't love Anne Gedes? I use to collect her photos from cards! Your kids are adorable!