we went on a road trip...

It's always hard being a photographer and going on vacation. Knowing when to put the camera down and fully engage with family and friends is something I always wrestle with. So much time looking through a lens...its almost awkward putting the camera down. I'm so thankful for a family that is slowly getting used to this and friends who embrace it. This was our first real vacation since the kids have been around. I think I actually forgot how nice vacations are. The kids handled everything like champs and our hosts were amazing.We stayed with our friends, the Darlings. You know, this family. We love them and thank God for the hospitality they showed us. Wow. this trip was amazing. Here are some moments I decided to keep the camera around for. Thanks for the support everyone, its been a blast so far.

Bethany flexing her champion servant muscles. 

                                                                                                 i just woke up / nappy nap face.

                                                      her name is Clementine Darling. no, seriously....it is. look out world.

                                                                  no one spends 5 days in a row with me and isnt forced into a portrait session. all with film. word.

                                                                                                   random dude fishing.

                                                                       Bethany getting her "i can shoot with mamiya + nikon + canon" on. no biggie.

                                  o.k. so i got an official tour of the brewery Aaron works at. this place is for real.

                                  its mainly the people, but good beer does eventually win. also completely with film

Nikon D700 / Mamiya 645 Pro TL / Nikon F100 / Kodak Portra 400 / Fuji 400H / and a few great lenses.

2012 Family Sessions

 

Thank you to all of the families that let me tag along this year. The more time I spend behind a camera the more I desire a minimal impact during family sessions. There is absolutely nothing wrong with all out posed photos and I do some of those, but I dont think my brain and heart work best that way.  Maybe I'm drawn to photograph real moments because of the constant bombardment we receive of fake imagery through t.v./media/you name it. I really don't know, but I find myself moving in a certain direction and thats exciting! I think I can take this direction a lot further, however and I trust God will bring the right people my way that will feel served by this approach.  I am amazed at what God has done over the past 2 years.  I always struggle with my abilities and confidence as an artist, but I am so thankful for the grace extended to me.  You are all a huge part of making this business more of a reality for me. THANK YOU. I feel like I'm living the dream :)

There is no "in season / out of season" for family portraits, especially with my style of trying to document real life happening. If you connect with these photos and want to book a time for me to come observe and hang with you and yours, contact me!  Please, I would love it.  Sessions start at $375 for 1 hour of photography and include all images with your choice of mini-album (these look amazing!) or credit towards a bunch of prints (I think you'll love these, too ).