Last week I photographed my first family session of the summer. Maria is a friend of mine. We grew up in the same church, played on a softball team in junior high, shared clothes in college, and go on “mom ice cream dates” as often as we can (Bruster’s in Hopewell is our go-to place. I always order Graham Central Station and her favorite is Mint Chocolate Chip.). I also have been photographing her family since the beginning; including her maternity session 6 years ago when I captured a semi-silhouette that I was so proud of.
The location was Maria’s in-laws’ little horse farm with a beautiful pasture field. I love capturing families in places that they are familiar with or locations that already hold memories. And grandma’s farm is definitely a place these kids felt at home.
After I delivered the session, Maria sent me a text, “Sooo many pics and they are all awesome! You make me smile!”
“Actually, your kids’ smiles are making you smile,” I replied.
She responded, “So true! But you captured them forever!”
Now that is why I do what I do.
Enjoy your day and these smiles!!
