ONE MASSIVE FAMILY BLOG POST.

MICHELLE + FINN // Nikon F100 w/50 1.4G / Mamiya 645 w/ 80 1.9 / Polaroid 180 / Polaroid SX-70 / Fuji 100c / Kodak Portra 160/400

MOGENSEN FAMILY // Polaroid 180 / Mamiya RZ67 w/ 90 3.5 / Fuji 3000b / Fuji 100c / Polaroid SX-70 / Nikon F100 w/ 50 1.4D / Kodak Portra 400

HEIM FAMILY // Mamiya 645 w/ 80 1.9 / Nikon D700 w/ 50 1.4G / Kodak Portra 400

ABRAMSON FAMILY / Mamiya 645 w/ 80 1.9 / Polaroid 180 / Mamiya RZ67 w/ 90 3.5 / Fuji 3000b / Kodak Trix 400 +1

BARNES FAMILY / Nikon D700 w/ 50 1.4G

FUENTES FAMILY / Nikon D700 w/ 50 1.4G + 35 F2D

JEFF + JESSICA / Mamiya 645 w/ 80 1.9 / Kodak Portra 400 / Polaroid 180 / Fuji 100c

RAFFERTY FAMILY / Nikon D700 w/ 50 1.4G / Mamiya 645 w/ 80 1.9 / Kodak TriX 400 +1

THANK YOU to all the families that have wanted me to come hang out! I never thought I'd be this busy with family sessions…but keep em coming, they are a blast. If you connect with these images and want some of your own or know someone who does please contact me or share my info. This job is a dream…but it will end pretty quickly without amazing clients. I'd love to give you a collection of photographs documenting your life. Its really simple. I show up.  You do life with those you love. I take some photos. Its really that laid back. You'll love it.

Chris + Elaine / Kent, OH

On my way back from Philly last month, I stopped by Chris and Elaine's new place. They had just moved from the heart of New York City and flipped the coin on a new life in rural Ohio. Chris took a teaching position at Kent University and Elaine got a dog and a drivers license. Literally. These two are amazing. Chris is an out of this world illustrator. You can check out his work, here. Elaine grew up all over the world and is freakin smart. I just wanted to sit and listen and hope her experiences and brain rubbed off on me.  I've probably only spent a few hours of my entire life with these two, but I feel close. Some people are just like that.

I decided to shoot all film for this session. I'm still learning tons when it comes to what I like about film and how and when to use it. When I showed up at Chris + Elaine's place it was getting kinda dark, so that changed my plans a little, but I loved the results. Developed and scanned locally at FastFoto. Here's the tech info...

Nikon F100 / Mamiya 645 Pro TL / Mamiya RZ67 + polaroid back / Kodak TriX400, Fuji 100c instant film / 50 1.4G / 55 2.8 / 90 3.5

2013 Family Love

Families are amazing. Every single family is unique. I've never finished up a family session and thought, "this family was just like that other family." NEVER. This fact makes photographing families very rewarding. I love experiencing the laughter, screaming, tears, and awkward moments. Just like day to day life. I've absolutely loved setting up these sessions in my clients homes. Weather is never a factor and everyone is so much more comfortable. I'd love to schedule more of these sessions in 2014. Interested? Every family session includes a disc of full resolution files and a box of super rich, deep matte, prints. An online viewing and purchasing gallery is also included to help you share with friends and family...no matter where they live.