Ellen, Jason, Lucy & Sawyer / an all film family/engagement session

Lucy warmly greeted me as I fumbled, packing my camera bag. She seemed really excited to have me there, which was refreshing. I had decided earlier that day to shoot 100% film on this session. It had been a while. But, I was excited. It also meant I was trying to use too many cameras, hence the fumbling. After a brief welcome and chat, we set off to explore the park and nearby lake. The sun was out. I had been waiting and waiting for a session to line up with decent weather and it finally happened! Getting the film scans back was like a breath of fresh air and has made me question why I still shoot digital so much. Hope you enjoy the gorgeous colors and feel of this session. I still have some availability for family or portrait sessions this Summer/Fall. Lets do it!

Thanks Ellen & Jason, for trusting me and enjoying your time together in front of the camera. You helped make some amazing photographs. 

Mamiya 7II, Nikon F100, Holga 120N, Polaroid / Kodak Portra 400, Iford HP5+, IP B.W 2.0

Kalscheuer Family / Dallas, TX

I want to write a novel for this blog post and these images, but its overwhelming just thinking of how much this family means to me and how my heart is so attached to these images. There's a unique door that opens when, as a photographer, you're invited to stay overnight with a family. Moments that would never happen during a 2 hour session are suddenly there and you become aware of how privileged you are to have this job. I'm always blown away when a family can truly live normally in front of a camera. Its a gift to a documentary photographer. Thank you Kalscheuer's. I don't deserve friends and clients like you.   

The Patenaude Family / proof spur of the moment family sessions totally rock.

Most love the first snowfall of the season. All that is brown and grey and dirty turns a crisp, bright white. Suddenly, everything is transformed into a snow globe sort of world. Well, I often sit inside on these days feeling like a lame photographer who never gets to shoot in such unique conditions. This year, the first snowfall was forecasted and I instantly put a call out on FB for anyone who might want to book a spur of the moment session with me and I'm so grateful Eric and Becca responded with such excitement. I was blown away and reminded of how amazing this job is. This session is a perfect example of why I love photographing families. I love the individual personalities and family dynamics that come out while spending an hour or two with everyone. Often, I leave family sessions desiring even more time with everyone because I want that perfect portrait that represents who each person truly is, but I also love the challenge of creating in a small window of time. So much of our life is made up of smaller events or situations and when combined as a whole, shape who we are and how we live out our lives. We are all changing and heading in some direction. I really like the direction this family is headed and I'm blown away they had me out to document this single hour of their lives. Thanks for the support everyone. I'd love to book more family or portrait sessions this Winter. Don't be afraid of the snow and cold. We can stay inside if you want and it'll be great as you'll soon find out...more posts coming soon.