Last year I had the honor of shooting Eric's High School Senior photo. No a college freshman Eric was home visiting for the Christmas break. His parents thought this would be a good time for a family portrait. We met up last Saturday at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury for a pretty cold session. I think they feel that braving the cold was worth it. They love the photographs.
A Young Family's First Christmas
What a pleasure it is to be allowed to photograph this beautiful young family's first family portrait. Once the lights are set up, some furniture moved and the Christmas wreath is hung on the wall it's time to get started with the formal portrait.
With the formal portrait in the can it's time to have some fun. My personal style is more candid and photojournalistic. This often involves me crawling around on the floor.
It just wouldn't be a complete family portrait shoot without the four-legged member of the family.
It was a fun session and I think we made some images that they will be happy to have as the years go by.
Family Portraits for Christmas Cards
Kris wanted a photo that she could use for her family Christmas card. I'm happy to help. Paula and I arrived bright and early on Saturday morning and started setting up while the ladies finished getting ready. The whole family was nicely coordinated in white tops and bluejeans.
We shot a variety of set-ups indoors and outside. This gives the family a lot of options for which image to use for their card. Of coarse, as long as we're there why not take some nice portraits of the kids?
The lovely Hannah proves to be a natural in front of the camera.
Not to be outdone, big brother Zac works the camera too.
It was a fun shoot for everyone!