When we took these photos a couple of weeks ago, the leaves were just starting to change, so we chased the color! From the kids’ unending pose ideas to skipping rocks and photobombs, this family always makes me laugh with their silliness!
Bonus photos with Dad photobombing Will’s portrait!
Here’s the final set of photos I took at Black Hoof Park a couple weeks ago! I absolutely love the grasses and flowers popping up behind them. I met this family a few years ago at our kiddos’ swim team, and I just adore them! They made my job easy with those perfect smiles.
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!
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!
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!)
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
