Ok, I mentioned in my previous post how much the setting can change just from one part of the park to another. For my second session at Black Hoof Park, we headed down to the docks / boardwalk area along the lake. The sun was hitting the trees just right, giving it the perfect golden hue. Also .. I’ve been doing this family’s photos since their girls were newborns, and I can’t get over how fast they’ve grown up!
Family Photos | Black Hoof Park #1
Last weekend I did three mini sessions back-to-back in the same park. You’ll see from the next three posts how different the setting can look, from spot to spot and family to family. I’ve known and adored this family for a few years, and I’m so glad they reached out for photos! We may have had some fun skipping across the bridge … I can’t wait to surprise them with those photos!
Family Photos | Erfurt Park at Sunset
As a girl mom, I never know what to expect when taking photos of a family of boys. But this family was nothing but respectful, fun, energetic, and sweet, all rolled into one super-fun photo session! They were itching to pull out the football and try silly things together, and I loved every minute of it!
Family Photos | Erfurt Park #2
One of my OG families is back for their annual family portraits! We did try a new-to-us park, which has so much variety in close proximity. (By the way … can you tell they’re skipping in the first photos? I love their enthusiasm!)
Family Photos | Adorable in Erfurt Park
I tried out a new-to-me park for photos last weekend, and it was a keeper! Erfurt Park in Shawnee has lots of shade, a bridge, pond, pretty grasses, and open field … all a short walk from the parking lot. But can we talk about how adorable this family is? They have the sweetest smiles and infectious laughs!
Family Photos | Ernie Miller Nature Center
I tried to look back in the archives for the first time I took photos of this family…and after looking through several months of what was probably the wrong year, I finally gave up. But I will tell you, it was probably about 12 years ago! I love that they keep coming back for updated photos – it’s the best way to show how fast the kids grow over the years. This family was filled with so much energy and positivity during their session, I felt myself smiling the whole time!
Family Photos | A Darling Family
Ok … isn’t this family darling? We re-created one of their favorite family photos from several years ago. As you can imagine, the kids have grown up just a bit. And, their pup Arlo, may have stolen the show.
Family Photos | Early Birds
It’s true what they say…the early bird gets the worm. This is one of my few families who are willing to do the early morning photoshoots. And boy, does it pay off with amazing lighting. The sun shining through the trees, no shadows to deal with, that golden hue … plus the most adorable family!
Family Photos | Red Bridge
This was such a fun, new-to-me location to take photos! The original bridge dates back to 1859, but a little over 10 years ago, rather than the city demolishing it, it was turned into a pedestrian bridge where people could add their love locks. And this family has so much love to give..making it the perfect spot for their family pics.
Senior Photos | Caleb
Part of the joy of taking senior photos is trying to capture their personality. I hope I did just that with my nephew Caleb – a farm boy who works hard every day, has a serious and goofy side, and has solid plans after he graduates.
