Thursday, December 16, 2010

you and me + 1 = 3







And there were just as many terrible ones. My favorites:



Happy weekend, friends.
One weekend full of hot chocolate, warm cookies from the oven, and sweet little Christmas lights sounds pretty perfect, right now.
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43 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 16, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Haha! Love those ones at the end! :) You get some of the best lens flare I've ever seen! Mine just gets blown out - no shapes... what's the secret!? :)

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  2. CoreyDecember 16, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Wonderful photographs! I love your outtakes! Xoxo Corey

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  3. anna-lee and jesseDecember 16, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    you two +1 are most the cutest ever! congratulations love!

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  4. AuraDecember 16, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    I actually felt like I got WAY too much flare on these! But that's what happens when I don't get to stand right behind my camera and look at the pictures I'm taking.

    Do you have a filter over your lens? I take mine off if I want more flare in the photos. And it might be what you're focusing on. You can adjust your focus until you see a more clear shape form with the flare.

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  5. Kelly @ turned UP to ELEVEN!December 16, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Aura these are beautiful - but I especially love the outtakes! I love seeing the behind the scenes because I was thinking 'HOW ON EARTH DOES SHE DO THAT' ... get all those great shots! I'm happy to see practice makes amazing! ox

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  6. AmandaDecember 16, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Your photos are always so amazing. These are just beautiful, you make a beautiful momma-to-be!

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  7. Sonya MarieDecember 16, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    oh my heck this is INSANELYYYY awesome!

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  8. JgeeDecember 16, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    What sweet photos. The out-takes are just as cute! It is so lovely documenting your pregnancy and baby. I spend hours looking over all the photos and words I've jotted to mark the occasion of my pregnancy and little man.

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  9. BridgetDecember 16, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    GORGEOUS

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  10. JessicaDecember 16, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    These pictures are adorable!
    I love how you guys have photo shoots and how Michael seems to be a good sport about it! :)
    You look absolutely lovely.
    If we don't hear from you again before the holiday (which hopefully we will), I wish you and your wonderful growing family a Happy Holiday and a Bright New Year!

    Lots of love and Blessings!

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  11. Bethany SusanDecember 16, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    omw! the kissing one looking out of the building with the shadows! soooo beautiful. love the outtakes too! :)

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  12. KierstenDecember 16, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    I absolutely love these photos, if anything, especially the last one - with you jumping.
    Beautiful, as always!
    <3 Kiersten

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  13. KathleenDecember 17, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    your bloopers make me giggle! you are adorable pregnant! I just put away all the clothes I wore when I was "with child". I HATED maternity clothes so I just bought a size up in "normal clothing. Until the end and at that point I stayed in my underwear and jake's american apparel t-shirts which he claimed, "I stretched out".
    have a great weekend aura! <3

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  14. MoniqueDecember 17, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Sweet photos.

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  15. TCDecember 17, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    What a beautiful photo shoot! I especially love seeing the outtakes. :)

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  16. MiriDecember 17, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    I'm sorry for bugging you again but do you place your camera on a tripod or anything that's a high decent level to take your pictures?

    They're very lovely.

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  17. siniannDecember 17, 2010 at 2:29 AM

    Haha I love the last ones! And these all are amazing again, I'm still trying to find a time when the lens flare would come to the pictures - still learning.

    Is that remote control what you are using to take pictures? What kind of and does it fit to any Canon? I would love to have one :)

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  18. ManuDecember 17, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    Your baby is gonna be gorgeous, with your beauty and her father's eyes... can you imagine what a beauty?? Besos!!

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  19. Every Little ThingDecember 17, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    You look great, lady! Even in the "terrible" photos :D

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  20. AuraDecember 17, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Thank you, ladies!


    Miri- I normally don't use a tripod, but I was using one in all these photos. Usually I just find something to set my camera on, because the tripod is pretty big and I don't like to carry it around.


    Sini- Yes, I am using a remote. Michael got it for me for Christmas when we first got married, and it's really useful.
    This is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-RC-6-Wireless-Controller-Digital/dp/B0037NX6JY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292594489&sr=8-1

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  21. ValerieDecember 17, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful pictures! The last one completely cracks me up! I have to ask, where did you get those boots? I'm looking for some and yours are AMAZING!!! I love your entire outfit and the boots just complete it perfectly.

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  22. AuraDecember 17, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Valerie- I'm sorry but I'm not much help! I got them at a little local boutique here in town.

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  23. Born of the SeaDecember 17, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    these are adorable
    and I love that you posted the "mess ups" too.
    so cute haha
    hope you are keeping warm and enjoying the holidays!
    XXXX
    -Morgan (Blackbird Fly)
    Blackbird Fly

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  24. Amy S.December 17, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    It's nice to see my husband isn't the only one who hates photos! You two (three) look great :) Merry Christmas!

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  25. ErinElizabethDecember 17, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Seriously, you guys are so gorgeous. Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing. And awesome outtakes-- those are usually some of my favorites too :o)

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  26. ShandellDecember 17, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    love the one with the shadow of your bump! so cute.

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  27. l. cDecember 17, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    i love the hair bow you're wearing! it's so cute and winter-y!! you just look so adorable!! ♥

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  28. RachelDecember 17, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Everything is beautiful -- you, your husband, your bump, your photo composition...

    I love that you included the out-takes!

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  29. yours truly, melissaDecember 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Love this self portrait session! So creative! Glad you included the remote link...I'm thinking we need one!

    Love the "bloopers"!

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  30. mama hussyDecember 17, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    you two make my heart swell, as per usual!

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  31. Notes from Holly St.December 17, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    these are the best maternity photos i've seen...very tasteful. do you put your camera on a timer to take these?? and is it sitting on a tripod??

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  32. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    I love those boots! and you are a glowing mother to be!
    just beautiful :)

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  33. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 8:29 PM

    Haha! I'm so glad you shared the bad ones because they have so much personality in them! I laughed at loud when I read "Are you having a stroke?" Beautiful pictures!

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  34. UnknownDecember 18, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    I was wondering how you got these shots then saw the remote.
    Your husband is a trooper.

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  35. KatyhaDecember 18, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Oh Aura...pregnancy is really agreeing with you, you look absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful pictures as always...the first is my favourite

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  36. Julie-InspiredDecember 18, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    You two are just the cutest...and that would be Randy and I...Is this damn thing even on?? So funny:)

    Hope you're feeling good, you and your baby belly look beautiful!
    Julie xo

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  37. AmandaDecember 18, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    You are looking absolutely gorgeous! The outtakes cracked me up...I believe that's how my husband and I would have acted too! :)

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  38. HollyDecember 18, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    These are such great pictures! I too love the ones at the end!

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  39. SaraDecember 20, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I remember when you posted about your wedding back in the day on Livejournal, it's great to see you're still happy and having a baby. Happy Holidays and good luck with everything!

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  40. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    great pics! what kind of cam do u use??

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  41. janisDecember 30, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    just came across your blog - such beautiful photos! can't wait to read more :)

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  42. britneyDecember 31, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    such pretty PRETTY pictures. i just love your blog!!

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  43. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    I know this is a very old post, and you're on a break- but I'm hoping you're still reading comments! You may remember me (mrsGilB) from the knot. We had a crappy vendor in common! Anyway! Great to see how you've been doing! We have been looking for a barn just like this one to take pics of my little man. Where did you find it? You think it's still standing? Thanks!

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Aura