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Tokyo Portrait Photographer | The Cupp Family

This is the Cupp family. I first met them while standing in line to board the plane that would move my family to Japan. They too were just moving to Japan. It is hard to believe that was over a year and a half ago. And now, just like then, they are facing a big change. Their son Chase is a senior and will be graduating in just a few short weeks.  He will be headed back to the States to start college in the fall but before he leaves on a jet plane we had to capture some senior portraits Japan style. So this family session doubles as a senior session! It was so fun to work with this family. And it was awesome working with a senior (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/category/seniors/) client again. I actually started my business photographing seniors (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/category/seniors/). So if you know any seniors or juniors needing portraits done send them my way. I would love to work with them.

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Tokyo Portrait Photographer | Dominique & Ian Haig

This couple’s Tokyo portrait session was my first ever city photo shoot during the spring time. Tokyo is so magical during this time of the year with all the cherry blossom trees in full bloom.  People from all over the country and even the world travel to Tokyo during this time of the year to view the trees. The sakuras only last about one week AND fortunately this session just happened to fall on one of the best days possible for capturing the city with the blossoms!

And these two! Such sweet people. And such busy people.  I am thankful I finally got to photograph them. This shoot was originally scheduled for December.  But I think it was totally worth the wait!

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Stephanie Stinson - I love your Tokyo sessions!! Are you available anytime next week? Thank you for your time!!
God Bless,
Stephanie Stinson

Kenny and Danielle’s Portrait Session

This is my brother Kenny and his girlfriend Danielle. I just met Danielle for the first time a few weeks ago and I must announce to the world that I love her. She is truly an amazing person. And I love seeing my younger brother so happy.  Things have not been easy for the two of them. Three weeks after they started dating Dani was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  She is a fighter though and is now cancer free. Her journey has not been easy, but her courage and positive spirit has been truly inspirational. And I know that she was a little uneasy about taking these photos after losing her hair. But I think these portraits demonstrate her bravery better than my words can.

And I must give a shout out to my brother. I am so proud of you and love you beyond words. I just want the best for you and for you to be happy. Judging by these portraits I believe that you are.

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The Arnold Family | Photo Session Junkies

This is probably the millionth time this family has been on the blog. What can I say? I am a big fan of my best friend and her family. It has been so fun to watch them grow from the two of them to a family of five. And I also find it neat that you can see my photography style and skills change and evolve if you look at all the sessions I’ve ever done for her. You can find previous session of the Arnold family here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/the-arnold-family/)and here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/the-arnold-family-2/) and here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/the-arnold-family-terre-haute-in-portrait-photographer/) and here (http://http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/the-arnold-family-abilene-tx-portrait-photographer/) and here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/five-minute-photo-shoot/) ! Not to mention the good old days on the old blog! Want to see some of my first photos as a professional? Click here (http://reneebooephoto NULL.blogspot NULL.jp/2008/01/dad-and-son-in-law-moment-my-best NULL.html) and here (http://reneebooephoto NULL.blogspot NULL.jp/2009/01/my-very-best-friend NULL.html).  And those are just the family sessions and do not include times I have photographed just her kiddos. We’d be here for hours if I linked those too! And after all those family photo shoots, newborn shoots, and maternity sessions I think this session is my favorite by far. I am not sure what it is, but I love these photos. And I love these people even more!

Ok. Just for fun I wanted to link all the sessions I could find of Dawn and Tim and their family. So to see more you can click here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/look-whos-one-abilene-tx-child-photographer/), here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/the-arnold-family-3/), here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/birthday-invitation/), here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/been-mia/), here  (http://reneebooephoto NULL.blogspot NULL.jp/2009/01/zimmerly-family NULL.html), here (http://reneebooephoto NULL.blogspot NULL.jp/2008/06/dawn-and-tim-maternity NULL.html), here (http://reneebooephoto NULL.blogspot NULL.jp/2008/08/its-girl NULL.html), here (http://reneebooephoto NULL.blogspot NULL.jp/2008/08/editing-style NULL.html)… oh I give up:) Dawn I think you owe me:)

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Family Portraits | Three Year Old Triplets

Hi friends! I know it has been pretty quiet around here. I was enjoying some much needed extended family time back in the States as well as the comforts of home. Sometimes you just long to drive on the right side of the road and speak English when ordering at a restaurant.

While back in Indiana I photographed these adorable triplets and their parents for the third time. You have got to check out their first year and second year sessions here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/fun-family-photo-session-triplets/) and here (http://reneebooephotography NULL.com/back-home-in-indiana-triplets/) to see how much they have grown. These soon-to-be three year olds kept me on my toes. Never a dull moment to be had with triplet preschoolers.  They say third times a charm so let’s see if that rings true for a portrait session with three young children. I think this one is my favorite of all three sessions. What do you think?

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Adventures in Japan: Kyoto with the Big Gun

Look!!! A personal blog post about our life in Japan. It’s been a while right!

I’ve been using Instagram instead of blogging. So you are welcome to follow our personal adventures and craziness there.  (http://instagram NULL.com/reneebooe)

And a confession…Our trip to Kyoto, Japan was the first time in over A YEAR that I actually took my big camera with my to capture personal moments. I know, I know. This is almost sinful for a professional photographer to rely so heavily on here Iphone. In my defense, my Canon 5d Mark II is heavy when coupled with my 24-70 2.8L lens. I normally spend most the time out and about in Japan carrying one, if not two children. So sadly, the big gun has stayed home. I hope to be a little better about taking it with us in 2014.

And I miss blogging personal posts. So I may be doing more of that too!

On to Kyoto. We drove to this lovely city in November. Most people take the fast train know as the Shinkansen.  But having our own vehicle so we can stop as often as our two and three year old may need is just easier for us. It was a lovely and easy drive from Yokota AB. And part of the adventure for us.

Once there we spent two days exploring all the amazing sites that Kyoto, Japan has to offer. The first day we explored on foot and by train. The second day we hired a driver. BEST DECISION EVER! Our driver, Masa, picked us up at our hotel and drove us to several different temples, shrines, and sites. He also guided us through the locations and gave us tons of facts that we would have otherwise missed without him.  If you want more information about these leave a comment and I will contact you.

Autumn in Japan is just breath taking!

Our first day in Kyoto Andy drove through a labyrinth of tiny Japanese roads to get us to the bamboo forest.  Seriously the roads were the size of sidewalks and filled with people. I was in hives as he safely piloted us to the one place in Kyoto I really wanted to visit. I would have turned the car around and given up but he was my hero and got us there.

Do you see this path below??? Taxis were actually driving up this path. Ridiculous.

People in Japan take their photography very seriously. And when coupled with the leaves, well watch out. Oh, and can you see the taxi in the middle of the sea of people. Oh Japan!

Sweet girl was exhausted from our first day of touring and no napping. The pacifier was a last ditch effort to keep her from losing her mind in public.

Our first stop on day two was to the Kinkaku-ji Temple.  

Then we headed to a Zen Garden. This was Andy’s favorite place.

Above you will see the zen garden. I dont really get it. 🙂

Below you will see my favorite place, the Fushimi Inari Shrine. 

Sadly, baby girl fell out of the van at our first stop of the day. She immediately got a goose egg on her head. Man I felt so horrible as I watched her fall.

This shrine has torii gates that go up the entire mountain. I seriously loved this place. The never ending torii gate path was magical.

Want to buy a torii gate in honor of a family member? It will only cost you $1750 for the smallest one. The largest will cost you $13,020.

Look what I stumbled upon?!?!?  Seriously I had to stop and creep a picture. The photographer didn’t seem to mind:)

We had a blast exploring Japan today. Love every moment I get to spend with my family. And even after being in Japan for almost a year and a half I still can’t believe I live here.

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Sarah (http://www NULL.sarahpaganophotography NULL.com) - I LOVE how you can actually see the gold on the walls of the golden temple. Glorious detail! Also, the dark picture of the thousand torii gates?! Genius.

You’re a genius.