Family photography is both a joy and a challenge. If you have ever been in a picture with babies or toddlers, you know what I mean. It can be hard to get them to look anywhere, let alone smile. However, this year as I have started shooting more family sessions, I have realized that I really enjoy capturing the family dynamics. Kids have such funny and unique personalities and I love trying to capture that in a picture. It can be a nice change of pace from the highly structured weddings to just hang out with a family and see what happens.
Read moreThe Thomasons - Family - Old Oaks Farm, WV
The Thomasons are such a generous and loving family. I'm inspired by their family and the stories of their two adopted girls. Last month, Kelley and I drove down to, literally, the middle of nowhere in West Virginia to spend the weekend with them. My main desire was to photograph them as a family. I wanted to photograph their routines and the small moments.
Read moreThe Kuhnerts - Family - Athens, OH
The last time I photographed the Kuhnerts they only had 3 children. Now their count is up to 5! I had so much fun photographing them and seeing all their different personalities come out. I even love the meltdowns and difficulties of getting even one picture of just the kids.
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