Documentary Family Photos

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





Hey! – This is 2008’s special! For this year’s (2012) fall special, click here –> 2012 Fall Portrait Special …… It’s a beautiful time of year for outdoor portraits. ….. and that time will be gone in 6 weeks if you are afraid of the cold. I am offering Fall family portrait specials in the…
From tropics to snow. …. As families go, these guys were much like teenagers, joking and singing/playing around the campfire. This is what I miss most from my old place in the country. Thanks you guys for doing something cool that reminded me of so many good times! …. and for later, when you lived…
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…
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…
Can you imagine being 2? . . . and feeling joy and belonging? . . . with parents that understand play and exploration matter more than getting some dirt on your dress? Who delight in what a funny, strange person you are? You live in a place where two talented, thoughtful people have invested their…
Here are the Voss, Witt and Voss families with mom and dad. They came out in the morning with me and braved the dew laden field grasses and flowers. ….who needs formal gardens!?! I was very happy to have such a large group that was up for trying several locations – and even did some…