I had been looking forward to photographing this couple’s wedding, but the pandemic had other plans. They didn’t reschedule their special day, opting to keep their ceremony small and safe, rescheduling their photos instead. I’m back behind my camera, shooting mostly outdoors, with a mask and social distancing, and I was so glad to be able to have the opportunity to capture the love between these two!
I loved getting to meet this family for their photo session last year, so I was absolutely thrilled to get them on the calendar again for this year! During the pandemic, we’ve all been taking refuge outdoors, as a break from the four walls of our homes, and many of us have been spending a lot of time at the beach. So it was no surprise that this family wanted this year’s session on the sand, and I was happy to oblige! We were blessed with an oasis of sunshine between weeks of rain, and this family brought their own inner light to reflect the light of the sunshine!
This fam is always a favorite! Even when the third child makes the first child exclaim that she's not a fan of third children, and mama's earring has technical difficulties, we manage to capture some beautiful moments in between the chaos, which is equally beautiful. And a post-photo session swim and meal was the ultimate reward. Love you guys!
While I’ve found joy in self portraiture during the pandemic, it feels SO good to have my So You families back in front of my camera for their annual family photos! And this is one of the families who have been with me the longest. It’s so amazing to have watched them grow from looking for the teenage mutant ninja turtles in front of the house, to a gender reveal for baby #3, her newborn session, and the annual progression since!! This year, their love and joy were as exuberant as ever, and I cannot tell you how many times I oohed, awe’d, and gushed over this year’s selection of photos!
We’ve been at this long enough where it’s starting to feel like a new norm. This group of 55 days saw most of summer. I settled into a rhythm of going to the gym with my mask or swimming laps nightly after work, bracketed by weekends spent on the water paddleboarding or at the beach. I’m spending time on the computer connecting with new friends and catching up on projects that need attention. The kids went back to school, and days are getting shorter. I’m still documenting how all of this looks and feels.
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