It's always fun to be greeted at the beginning of any portrait session ... Scott and his entire family were on the front porch, waiting for the fun to being. So, of course, we started there! Sometimes, a potential client will question why I prefer to do some portraits at home ... and the familiar background is so helpful for little people. Plus, it really helps to tell the story of your life .... where you are at that exact moment. :)
It was a joy to spend part of my recent trip to NY/NJ photographing Scott's family. We were friends out in Hays, when we were both working in journalism. I was at the paper, he was at the community TV station and we both liked to talk shop about photography.
Last week was the first time I met his wonderful wife, Gillian. She's about the most warm, welcoming person I can imagine! Welcoming this complete stranger into her home, at Scott's instance, for family photos. Not to mention she seems perfectly matched to handle her husband!
The ENTIRE family ... pets are part of the fam, too!
Cute little boys need snacks during sessions, and Dad was keeping him entertained until it arrived.
Again, LOVE photographing families in their homes. Such a sense of place.
Both Gillian and Scott are gaga over their little guy. It's hard to blame them!
I spoke with Scott several times about what sort of pictures he wanted. He kept coming back to wanting something "Dramatic with the sky." ... I'd say we got it!
Ok, one more with G & little J. I just love mother/son moments. :)
We went back & it was time for little man to get ready for bed ... I love the photojournalistic aspect of family portraits. Capturing life in the element, as it happens.
Gillian & Scott ... thank you for making time for some family portraits while I was in New York! It was such a pleasure to reconnect with old friends and to meet their new families!!!
