The B Family: Kindred | Family Park Fall Photography Springfield

Have I mentioned that I love fall? ;-) It really is the busiest season for photographers, but I don't know any photographers that don't LOVE shooting with this beautiful backdrop. I met the B family, one of whom I work with at school, on a beautiful Sunday afternoon a couple of weeks ago at a FANTASTIC fall location, and I was immediately in love with the scenery. And then these adorable kids piled out of a couple cars and I was hooked- I knew we would have a lot of fun exploring the park together. I enjoyed a little individual time with each smaller group, and it was such a calm and easy family to photograph! Enjoy this BEAUTIFUL and sweet family with some stunning scenery with fall in full bloom!

Grandma and Grandpa :)


Love this of a dad and his girl :)

Jamie, I love what is happening here!


JUMP!!

I love these two images!


And Jamie...I KNOW this isn't what you pictured for these images...but every one cracks.me.up. A lot!

Thanks B family--I hope you love them!! Your full gallery is coming soon. :)

The P Family: Kindred | Chatham, IL Fall Family Photogtraphy

Photographing families can be a little bit stressful for me because it is SO important to me to get the shots that the parents REALLY want to get, and to capture the fleeting moments for them! And with kids, especially kids under 5, it is really hard to tell what you are going to get- kids are just so unpredictable!! :) That is why I just ADORE lifestyle family photography, where I can let the kids be in their environment and just capture them being THEM- which happened quite a bit in this session. I was so grateful for Leah to being really upfront with me about which specific images she was looking for and what she wanted--and I hope I accomplished that for her!! :) I am so happy with how these images turned out--enjoy the P family!!

LOVE this series, Leah!

Look at those EYES!




Boys will be boys, and I LOVE it!


Baby Yana was a trooper, and getting tired here...but I adore this moment regardless.

Love this of a mom and her babies! Thanks again P family!!

The E Family: Kindred | Family Photography Decatur

I have had a string of sessions on people's properties this fall, and I LOVE it! There is something extra special about photographing a family in their native environment; a comfort and a knowledge of the land that is so different from meeting elsewhere. This extended family session was no different. We met at the house that 2 sons grew up in, with their parents and wives and kids...it is quite beautiful, really. In a very park like backyard setting, we moved from area to area, talking about the trees and their history and where and when which generation was able to play. It is so clear that this is a tightly knit family that really values each other and their memories, and I just adore that. It is the type of thing to keep you warm on a cool fall day, and it is one of the things I adore about this job I have been blessed to do! Enjoy this BEAUTIFUL and fun family with some stunning scenery as fall began to approach!

Grandma and Grandpa and their grandbabies (not so babies anymore!) :)

Love this of a mama and her boys :)

One of the oldest trees in Macon County here...so majestic and beautiful.

Thanks E family--I hope you love them!!