Documentary Family Photos

I arrive at my friends’ place on a Sunday and Rebecca invites me in to this old home where they have made (literally and figuratively) a sanctuary of warmth, comfort and good energy.  Young Maya is keenly aware of energy and emotions and she responds to them, so no faking it around her!   …. and…

14 family members?   …. and 4 are young children?    ….. and a dog?    That’s the kind of session that tempts comtemporary photographers to go old school and do formal posed portraits with everyone gazing into the lens and smiling.  This family of 14 helped me avoid that temptation by just being themselves;  a spirited state…

In less than 3 minutes after my arrival, Anne-Sophie presents me with 2 pictures she drew and coloured for me.  My brows rise in appreciation.  Julie and Jean-Francois have earned my instant respect with their mad parenting skills.   This brilliant suggestion (to make some pictures – a gift – for me) created an instant friendly…