I’m A Mother Of 11 Children, And I Love Capturing Them Interacting With Farm Animals (30 Pics)
My 11 children have always loved animals! Before moving to beautiful Thompson Falls, Montana, we lived in rural Northwestern Arizona and had what I refer to as a mini-farm with chickens, ducks, bunnies, and one very spoiled cat.
I have always been fascinated by the natural connection children share with animals and love documenting that bond through my photography. This is a small collection of my favorite portraits I've created over the years showing the love my kids have for their animals.
Now that we live in what I consider to be one of the most stunningly gorgeous parts of the country, I hope to continue taking portraits like these in our new home. The mountains, rivers, lakes, forests, and wildlife are truly inspiring to me and have given new life and inspiration to my photography. I hope these make you smile as they do me!'
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I looked at all of these. They are all great. I wish there was more variety - there are only 3/maybe 4 different pictures in this entire collection. I'd like to see other set ups - perhaps some with "action" rather than "posed". Thanks for these. I look forward to seeing more.
I'm a dude and I'm pretty sure I felt my ovaries quiver, the picture is strong.
Load More Replies...It always surprises me when I see such small children being so good with chicks, back when my mum was a childminder, we had chicks because Broody actually hatched a few eggs, she usually just sits on them all that's why we call her Broody, and one of the little boys was about 2 at the time and he just used to love them and I was so surprised because we was so destructive!
The girl is beautiful and the cat is beautiful - good fit for each other!
He looks like a woodland sprite holding this fluffy ("so fluffy!") dude
I actually wouldn’t recommend holding bunnies like this, whether it’s for a photo or not. Being flipped on their back is very unnatural and they typically have one of two reactions: 1. Freeze up in fear or 2. Start wildly kicking to be put down. It’s a cute photo though
Yeah. Unfortunately, we hold our own rabbit like that pretty often because she makes it very difficult to hold her any other way. We know she doesn't like it, but sometimes it's necessary to get her into her carrier to go places, for example.
Load More Replies...aaawesum bun. i am scared of them as hell they got teeth and can bite
All the ducks surrounding her(?) makes me think of her being the mummy duck and all the others being the baby ducks!
She has absolutely gorgeous eyes. What a beautiful little girl
I think the legs of chickens when you hold them just look so funny!
I think she might have adopted some of them because not all of the children shares the same features
Load More Replies...A bunny on your lap that doesn't move isn't comfortable and happy, but frozen from fear. That's their reaction to danger. And yeah, most children are horrible to animals (grabbing them, squeesing them...) as are most adults.
sorry to be a buzzkill, but animals arent props for photoshoots, especially timid animals like bunnies, birds, & cats. & letting kids that young interact with/hold skittish animals that dislike loud noises, sudden movements, & tight grips? hell no. that's how animals get hurt or killed. now for the 11 kids part... i'm sorry, but no matter what you tell yourself, it is physically impossible for two parents to work enough to support a family that large & simultaneously give each child all the attention they require. i feel so sorry for the older siblings who end up with tons of responsibilities they never asked for & absolutely no privacy because they have to share with their siblings & watch over them all the time. such a selfish decision for parents to make. only have as many children as you can successfully raise. 11 is a recipe for neglect & resentment once theyre older.
I have five bunnies (Evan, Michael, Eliza, Laurens, Sonny), and these bunnies are so well behaved compared to mine.
O my gosh! You are SUCH a good photographer, and also, you're kids are adorable and I love them all with not even meeting them. The animals are so cute and they add a lot to these pictures. Keep up the GREAT work.
I think she might have adopted some of them because not all of the children shares the same features
Load More Replies...A bunny on your lap that doesn't move isn't comfortable and happy, but frozen from fear. That's their reaction to danger. And yeah, most children are horrible to animals (grabbing them, squeesing them...) as are most adults.
sorry to be a buzzkill, but animals arent props for photoshoots, especially timid animals like bunnies, birds, & cats. & letting kids that young interact with/hold skittish animals that dislike loud noises, sudden movements, & tight grips? hell no. that's how animals get hurt or killed. now for the 11 kids part... i'm sorry, but no matter what you tell yourself, it is physically impossible for two parents to work enough to support a family that large & simultaneously give each child all the attention they require. i feel so sorry for the older siblings who end up with tons of responsibilities they never asked for & absolutely no privacy because they have to share with their siblings & watch over them all the time. such a selfish decision for parents to make. only have as many children as you can successfully raise. 11 is a recipe for neglect & resentment once theyre older.
I have five bunnies (Evan, Michael, Eliza, Laurens, Sonny), and these bunnies are so well behaved compared to mine.
O my gosh! You are SUCH a good photographer, and also, you're kids are adorable and I love them all with not even meeting them. The animals are so cute and they add a lot to these pictures. Keep up the GREAT work.
