Back-to-School

Just a reminder, mix up the traditional back-to-school pics with a "now give me a crazy-face" type of picture.

D Boys

I love the carefree feel of the picture below - just brothers having fun.  It's great when we can take a short break during a photo session to skip rocks, yet still get some good pictures.

The boys did a great job putting up with getting their picture taken:

Big Group, W Family, part 1

I had the challenge of doing big group photography - 5 siblings, their families, parents, etc.  Before the big group, while we were still waiting for a few to arrive, I broke off and took some of just this family.  They did a great job.  Once their little girl had a flower to hold she was happy (she didn't like marshmellows!  that's our usual plan-of-attack).

I think this is just too cute - when she's in school and has to bring in a picture of herself and her parents when she was little, I hope she picks this one:

And her is one of her solo picks - also cute!

Part 2 from this photo shoot to come, stay tuned....

F Family

My first official post - I debated whether I should go back and post some of my recent photo shoots from this month and last, but I decided to just start with the present.  We had a great time photographing this fun family.  The location was Hodge Park, and they braved the walk in the heat of the day.  Taking pictures in the day is tricky, but I think we got some good shots.  This is my favorite family one:

They were a great easy-going family.  I'm sure it is because of these two:

The boys were so good!  Pictures are hard for young children, but they did amazing!

My favorites of the whole day were the individuals of the boys: