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The Official 2015 Bluebonnet Post- Because That’s  A Thing
Dallas/Ft. WorthPhotography

The Official 2015 Bluebonnet Post- Because That’s A Thing

by Jill April 22, 2015
written by Jill

After years of anguish (see here and here), it seems Leyna has finally come to terms with the reality that is the field of bluebonnets every year. She not only willingly participated this year…

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Dare I say she even posed?

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I am sorry if you’re here to see her losing her mind. This is simply not funny.

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My condolences.

Even Kendall gave me a few good shots.

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Though his only real smile was reserved for when I made him reenact “pooping on bluebonnets.” Such a magical age.

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Lowell’s little personality really stole the show, though. Unlike his sister, he wasn’t disgusted or scared of the bluebonnets. There’s not much that really gets to him. He’s a go with the flow, happy dude.

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Stay here?

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No YOU stay THERE!

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Look at how the other two have been tortured into submission over the years. That pained smile on Leyna’s face, the result of years of hard work. Meanwhile, the littlest obliviously picks flowers…

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And generally gives no fucks. WE ARE IN A FIELD OF FLOWERS, YOU GUYS! WHAT IS THIS LIFE?!

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Leyna’s gentle squeeze around his neck, urging his cooperation. Look how far she’s come!

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It’s all fun and games for LoLo until he trips on a weed.

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Of course, if you keep shooting long enough, you eventually wind up with some that look serene and magical.

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This was a crop of one of the Bluebonnet Dino Apocalypse pictures. GOD BLESS THE CROP TOOL.

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And while this was the reality of what our family photo shoot looked like…

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I was able to work some magic in Photoshop and stitch together this lie…

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Did you see that I have free downloads of hi-res, non watermarked bluebonnet pics (without my kids in them) available? 

April 22, 2015 6 comments
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When Life Hands You Lemons in a Bluebonnet Field + A Ninja Husband
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When Life Hands You Lemons in a Bluebonnet Field + A Ninja Husband

by Jill April 20, 2015
written by Jill

Somedays I don’t know why he puts up with me. He knows now that when I say it’s time for our annual torture fest- pictures in the bluebonnets- that he has to put his game face on.

He gets the kids dressed while I prep camera gear. He lays out the rules for the kids, remembers to pack my tripod, and keeps me from stepping in fire ant hills while I wander aimlessly in the field.

He’s also my child wrangler, naturally.

Take this one there, put their hand here, don’t let them run, wait for it… hold… GET OUT OF MY SHOT.

And so it came to pass on this year’s trip to the bluebonnets that I captured the essence of this man who will move mountains, children, and his ass so fast for me.

The plan was to get a playful picture of the 3 children running down the hill toward me. His job was to drop Lowell when I was ready, then…

GET OUT OF MY SHOT.

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And he did.

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So fast.

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So compliant.

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Like a ninja… or a ballet dancer. (A friend pointed out he would look perfectly natural with castanets here. So you’re welcome for that image.)

The shot of the kids didn’t turn out like I hoped, but when life hands you lemons and a nimble husband, you add a dinosaur and make this.

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I Want To Give You Some Bluebonnets
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I Want To Give You Some Bluebonnets

by Jill April 19, 2015
written by Jill

I never really thought I was attached to Texas when I lived here the first time (actually 2nd time, I couldn’t really remember being born here). Junior high through high school, I did what I could to not let this state define who I was. I was an ex-Navy Brat who couldn’t shake her wanderlust. I felt suffocated in our small, conservative town. When I left for college at Mizzou, I didn’t think I was ever moving back to Texas.

To keep this blog post short, let’s just jump to the part where I DID move back. And I brought my husband and my tiny 8 week old first-born with me. Turns out, I missed it. And now it feels like home.

I still don’t feel comfortable saying we will be here forever, and I don’t really align with a lot of what people think this state represents, but I love it. I truly do.

The people are nice, the tacos are a plenty, it’s casual, the houses are gorgeous and cheap, and the bluebonnets bloom every spring.

A lot of people from other states tell me they wish they could come take pictures of or with the bluebonnets, so I thought I’d put a few images up for you all that you’re welcome to download (free!) for PERSONAL use. Print them, frame them, gift them, make them your phone background.

They are all printable up to 8×10. (If you’d like a larger size, email me – jill at babyrabies dot com, and I’ll give you pricing info.)

Now, THESE pictures below are not the images for download. They are sized and sharpened for the web with my watermark on them.

You’ll want to click on the link below each picture to download that particular one. Look for the download icon in the bottom right corner (an arrow pointing down over a line). The pics available for download will not have a watermark on them, though I would appreciate if you send people my way if they ask where you got it.

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We found one very rare white bluebonnet in a sea of blue!

#1 Download here

Free hi-res downloads of bluebonnet pictures, suitable for printing up to an 8x10, no watermark, for personal use only | BabyRabies.com

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Free hi-res downloads of bluebonnet pictures, suitable for printing up to an 8x10, no watermark, for personal use only | BabyRabies.com

Then I had some fun with my Lensbaby Spark. This is kinda what it’s like

to be drunk in a field of bluebonnets. I’d imagine.

#4 Download here

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So spinny!

#5 Download here

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I’d love if you help me spread the word by pinning this! xoxo

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