When I launched Motherly Law I was not quite ready to be fully exposed to the world. I contemplated being totally anonymous, but didn't think that would actually work once I became an overnight blogging superstar and the interview requests started rolling in and readers began asking for my autograph. Then, I decided I would involve my Darling Boys in the blog by using many of the photos they take, both random shots and staged photos.
Having made this decision I searched for photos of me taken by the Darling Boys. There were some of my full face, usually at home, without any makeup on and wearing a hat {I'm from Texas. I don't go out without makeup on – Ever!}, but then I found the one of part of my face wearing a black shirt {which happens more often than not… I mean the black part, not the wearing of a shirt. I always wear a shirt.} sitting against the red chair. I really liked that photo, even though only some of my features were shown in the photo. No, I especially liked that photo because my full visage was not shown. So, I used it. And no one seemed to make much of an issue out of it except when I met someone in real life and they didn't recognize me because they had never seen my whole face.
A Year Under My Belt
I have been blogging, tweeting, meeting fellow social media mavens and exposing my thoughts and feelings all over the Internet for almost a year now. I decided it was time to lift the veil of mystery. I found a great duo, two sisters, at erin and i photo to do our family shoot. So, now instead of a photo like the one above {camera strategically covering my face} you see a photo of my whole, radiant countenance. They were lovely and I wrote all about our experience with them at the shoot which you can read here.
The Photos
Well, our photos are ready now and last week I uploaded my new photo in all of my Motherly Law locations. Many of you were kind enough to take notice and let me know that you liked the photo. I do appreciate your thoughtfulness as I am never too fond of any photos of myself.
I want to share a few more photos from our session with Erin and Andi:
Aren't the Darling Boys just scrumptious? Absolute charmers; even the tall one!
The Scoop
Starting next week, you can find an ad for erin and i photo on the right sidebar that you will be able to click through to their site. Please take a minute to peruse their site now and remember them the next time you need to update the photos in Grandma's picture frames.
On Wednesday, I will have a guest post for you. Be sure to tune in for that. It's a great post and an important topic. Over and out...
Anna
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Anna,the pictures were great.Are there any of the whole family?
Sally
Posted by: Sally Motl | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I love all the new pictures! They are great! You have a great looking family and you and your boys look so happy! It was fun connecting "IRL" at the last MNBlogPantry event at Fox 9. I look forward to connecting again.
Posted by: Onegirlideas | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Onegirlideas,
Thanks for the comment and your kind words. The boys did a great job with erin and i photo. They really warmed up to Erin and Andi when they saw how fun and silly the photogs were.
It was great to meet you at Fox 9. I look forward to the next time I get to see you IRL!
Thanks, Anna
Posted by: Anna | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM
You're definitely really, really cute. See you tomorrow.
Posted by: Molly | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 01:24 PM
Thank you so much! See you very soon!
Anna
Posted by: Anna | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 01:40 PM
I loved seeing these photos. Your boys are growing up so fast and they look so much alike to me. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heidi | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Anna great photos my me want to see you all now
Posted by: Aunt Barbara | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Handsome boys!!!
Posted by: Katy | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 04:29 PM
the photos look GREAT!!! i will need some copies once they are developed!
Posted by: katrina | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Hey Anna!!! I have been a lurker for awhile and have so enjoyed the blog. And to think I knew you before you were famous. Beautiful family!!! What happened to Will's hair??? :)
Posted by: Heather C. | Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 07:30 PM
Oh, Anna - so beautiful! And it's funny, seeing your hubby I felt like I almost recognized him - like, yep, that's exactly what Anna's hubby should look like. ;)
Have so much fun at Blissdom, love, and let's play when you get back.
Posted by: Elle | Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 09:20 PM
Great shots! Thanks for sharing them!
Posted by: Robin | Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Thanks, Elle! That's so funny that you thought that! We for sure need to set a playdate!
Anna
Posted by: Anna | Friday, January 28, 2011 at 01:54 AM
Thanks Robin! I just love the shots of the boys. I thought erin and i photo did a great job capturing the boys' personalities!
Anna
Posted by: Anna | Friday, January 28, 2011 at 02:25 AM
I finally looked back and found your photos. They are great, Anna. Ezra looks so grown up! The location looks super, too. Where did you go to have them taken?
Posted by: jenny | Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 08:19 PM