It’s not easy coordinating work, sport, and music schedules to get everyone together for a photo shoot.
This awesome mom has done it again. She’s passionate about photography herself.
I take it as a huge compliment that she’s asked me to capture her family for her.
Not quite a teen, but not a kid. Not the oldest, but not the youngest. She’s right in the middle, but she holds her own. Look at all that charm radiating from her smile and the brightness in her eyes. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
I wouldn’t want to be a teenager again. Once was enough. But I love teens. One of my favorite summer jobs was being a youth counselor at a summer camp. I still love working with youth and I LOVE to photograph them.
I love their energy. I admire their talents, creativity, and photogenic smiles.
Family Photography has it’s charm – getting everyone together – seeing the interaction – preserving the ONE-ness of your growing clan. I get it. I am a mother of a quad. I NEED it.
I also LOVE getting a sibling, an individual, an unique character in front of my camera. As a photographer, as a mother, I need this part too. Some kids shy away from this; some grump. The toddlers give me a literal RUN for my money. We play peek-a-boo. I get silly. Others quite enjoy the lime light. Still – it’s awkward for most. It takes a few minutes before they give me a good dose of their genuine personality.
I like the game.
I like the challenge.
I like the interaction.
I love the images that show their innocence,
their playfulness,
their joy,
and their true beauty.
I love this part of a photo shoot.
