I love a good surprise! And so do the wonderful folks in these Portland Maine East End family photos! They decided to descend upon grandma’s birthday getaway, with a lot of help from grandpa. Completely unbeknownst to her, her two kids, two kids-in-law, and 2 grandkids showed up in Portland, Maine to surprise her for her …
I am having SO MUCH fun with all these kids this summer. And these York Maine Family Photos are no exception! So it’s not actually a cabbage patch (although, maybe there are cabbage in there!?). This wonderful property belongs to some lucky grandparents. They’ve got this gardening thing down, and they’ve grown an amazing family to …
Sometimes, you just have to stop and smell the roses. And sometimes, you need to make sure you have currently family pictures! These Hampton Family Photos were a fantastic way to do both! Everyone loves fun in the summertime, and when you’re at your grandparents’ house, there’s no shortage of love and laughs! With a …
I love these Celebrate Family sessions! And this Great Island Common Family Photo Shoot is no exception. They’re also a family that’s been a part of my life, and my business, for over five years. It all started with this lovely couple on the left. They met, fell in love, and had these three beautiful …
Oh to be young, and not just young at heart. Family sessions always give me a good workout and the resistance of the sand definitely adds to the calorie burn 🙂 That said, there are fewer things that exhibit pure bliss more than letting kids run amuck on the beach. These four cousins had all …
They say you’re not supposed to pick favorites. You’re supposed to love all your children equally. And I do, but sometimes there are greater factors at play. Sometimes the sun is setting just right, the tide is in the perfect spot, the temperature is absolutely perfect, and the kids are super willing to play along. …
I of course love Great Island Common Family Photos in any capacity, but one of the coolest things happened over and over again this summer. Generations of love. Families taking the time to celebrate being a family with family photos. Taking the time to coordinate schedules (a monumental task in and of itself), think about …
Advice from a Lake Be clear Make positive ripples Look beneath the surface Stay calm Shore up friendships Take time to reflect Be full of life! This has definitely been the year of family! I’m so grateful to bare witness to multiple generations, getting together (usually by some body of water) and celebrating each other. Such …
“If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance.” – George Bernard Shaw Not to imply that this family has any skeletons, but while looking for a poignant quote, I came across that and laughed so hard I nearly cried. I’d have to wager there are many a …
I love a good family tree. Two parents, two sons, two wives, two granddaughters, and two puppies! That’s 10 wonderful faces to enjoy! And enjoy I did! I had a blast running around (and riding in the golf carts!) with this crew. Not only are they gorgeous, they’re hilarious! That’s my favorite combination!
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