3 Little Woods Men...

These sessions just keep getting better and better!  Next up is this amazing family that has 3 very much so BOYS!  What a perfect location to capture them tromping around.  I'm sure you have all seen this tree farm being used by other photographers.  It truly is an amazing place to capture your own family if you feel inspired.  They have a great atmosphere for chopping down your own Christmas Tree too.  I highly recommend it!

New Places Old Faces....

It's been awhile since I've seen this beautiful family and I was excited to see how the kids have grown!  This farm is owned by a family friend and what a perfect location for a September Evening!

 

I love how they interacted with each other and how they were just naturals around the camera!  We had fun exploring, chasing chickens, jumping on trampolines and even laughing as Mom chased the farm dogs away!!  LOL  I hope to return to this location soon...it was a dream!

 

My story boards seem to be helping everyone IMMENSELY with outfits and digging into my head on what I'm envisioning for each session.  I will continue to do this for each session but don't think I need to share on the blogs!  (you get the gist now) 

 

Beach Day....

Well what do I say about this session expect that we knew it would be a BEACH session right from the start.  This family is always at the beach or on the water doing water sports of all sorts every chance they get! I had a lot of plans and schemes for this session but decided that tailoring it down to fit their personality was best!  Sometimes simplicity is best and speaks more then overloading with props and sets.  We chose Lake Harriet for the obvious setting of beach and water!  It was a perfect night weather wise but the Band Stand was full of people....luckily the beach was somewhat clear of background crowds!  And because this family is like 'family' to me I was able to have my daughter tag along and be my wonderful assistant for the night!  At times it worked out great cuz she was able to hold the dogs leash when he wasn't in the pictures...but at other times my professional self would have liked to leave her home so I wasn't worry about her sitting in the shadows or being bored!  Oh the life of a mother....it's hard to turn it off even when working!

 

As before I like sharing my story boards with you so you get a sense of where the session is going and then the results of the session it self! 

 

ENJOY



I'm not suppose to have favorites right?!?

I know I know we aren't suppose to have favorites as photographers. I know everyone brings something different to the table when capturing a family!  HOWEVER....I have to say this family is just simply a favorite of mine!  They are always soooo fun and ready to do whatever I have a vision for doing.  It totally helps that their house is amazing and offers ample backdrops for some great sessions.  I was back at their house for Little Miss Dempsey's 6 month session.  I wanted to keep this session easy, light, and airy.  I tried a few things that didn't quite work but that is how us creative people learn. Trial and Error. As always I'm sharing the story board with you so you can see my inspiration to this summer session.  ENJOY!

As Planned...?!

Well Hello everyone! 

I know I've been MIA lately...but that's how it goes when you are enjoying your summer at the cabin!

  I hope you have all enjoyed yours?!

 

Back in June I captured this wonderful family ...that just so happens to live down the way from me... I had come up with this magical idea of Tents and Books and kind of a toy room outside idea. 

Here is the story board to give you an idea....

 

It was brilliant if I do say so myself...their oldest boy was totally into forts and books so I figured this would go smooth sailing!

 

Welllll Mr. Landon's idea of playtime was kind-of-a 'follow me and don't ask me to do anything'  kind-of-a playtime. 

His little brother was kinda crazy that night too...but we made it work and we grabbed some special moments with the family together and LOTS of reading of books to keep a 2 year old still!  LOL

 

Ford's I just love your family and I'm thankful that we have become friends in this process!