Documentary Family Photos

Karen, Chris and Lauryn came out for a play date.





Dave and Anne had a family session on Saturday – the day they were married. I was not so secretly hoping the weather forecast would be wrong – NOPE – rain and 60km/hour winds! We stayed inside while wet furniture tumbled across back yards outside. These parents are the kind that join in on imaginary…
I love summer sessions, especially when the sky cooperates. We made it 5 minutes into this session with Liz, Rebecca and Sophie before stepping in a mud puddle and being rained on. They were brave (and had umbrellas) – so the rain gave up and went away. . . . leaving us with this glorious…
This family’s closeness and their visible care and interest in each other are compelling and moving to me. Janelle called me to arrange a family session as a gift for her dad. A high school student, paying for and organizing a professional family lifestyle session because she knew it would be a meaningful gift for…
I dug this 2008 session out of the archives this week when Rajivi asked for some prints. Two things really grab my attention about these photos. …… 2 years later ….. 1st, my portrait style has changed and I rarely pose people anymore. …. and 2nd, that I still love these – and I mark…
I had a wonderful time on a photography play date with this family. Nicole, Alexander and Olivia get along terrifically well together. Rita and her children are so easy going and friendly. Happy birthday Peter! Their session video:
My fellow photographer Zelia came out with her boys for family portraits. She’s always up for trying anything. Jakob Markus and Mathew were a riot! This kind of session is all about fun. I haven’t seen these guys since the winter and it was so cool to be talking with Mathew ….. cuz now…