I'm going to go ahead and say it - one of my fave sessions ever!!! I just loved this family. Mom explained how her boys would not sit still but that did not stop her from capturing this time in their lives and let me tell you now. Once the kids get older they aren't going to find sessions fun. After 45 sessions this fall I can tell you that your kids will not always be this young and carefree. They will not always warm up to the camera. They will not always listen when you beg them to enjoy the shoot. Bribes of ice cream will not be enough. Tickles for giggles won't be as cute. Get those family photos taken now while your babies are little. If you're kids refuse to sit that is more than OKAY because it is simply showing who they and who your family is right now. The real you. Not the picture perfect magazine you. But you and the family you will remember forty years from now when you are holding your grand babies.


This session was such a success for many reasons. Mom was straight up honest with me in the beginning that her boys would probably not stay still and she wasn't asking for the perfect family photo. Instead she wanted me to capture them as they truly are. They didn't have unrealistic expectations. Listen up y'all. I've photographed kids for 11 years now. I have a long list of tricks to get kids to smile and laugh. However I am not a miracle worker. If put two rambunctious boys in front of me and expect me to give you the perfect family photo with everyone looking at me I can't guarantee it. I can guarantee I will capture them being kids - happy and energetic kids. However scroll to the end and you will see the "miracle" shot. Maybe we had worn them down from walking around the park, swinging and climbing trees but we managed to get them to stand still for a small second in time.


The right photographer is out there for everyone. It may take some searching but they are. Our field is oversaturated right now. We all have different specialties and gifts.


So with further adieu enjoy a quick peak into their session at the park. We closed the park as you would say. We shot past sunset because they were having so much fun climbing a tree and those are the shots you will want to remember.


xo,

Amanda

Group relaxes on colorful blanket during autumn picnic as sun sets.
Portrait of a young boy in a grey sweater smiling on a wooden bridge.
A tender moment shared between two people at a bridge railing in black and white.
Two people share a moment while looking over a wooden bridge railing.
Family holding hands and playing together in an autumn field at sunset.
Family enjoying playful moments together on a picnic blanket in autumn.
Intimate family embraces while relaxing on blanket during golden hour.
A playful family moment outdoors with energetic movement against an autumn forest backdrop.
A family enjoying a cozy autumn moment together on a blanket surrounded by fallen leaves in a wooded setting.
A family shares a tender moment while cuddling together on a blanket in autumn leaves.
A joyful family snuggling together on a blanket during a fall photoshoot in the woods.
Tender family moment captured during outdoor autumn photoshoot.
Family enjoying quiet moments together on patchwork quilt outdoors.
Intimate family moment captured during an outdoor autumn photo session.
Child in light blue sweater smiles during outdoor autumn photoshoot.
Candid family portrait taken during golden hour in an outdoor setting.
Family plays in fallen autumn leaves during outdoor photo session.
Playful family moment captured among fallen leaves in park setting.
Child running through a leaf-covered field during golden hour.
Child in blue sweater makes animated expressions during outdoor photoshoot.
Child in blue jeans and grey sweater playing outdoors in an autumn setting.
A joyful child in a gray sweater raises their hands with an excited expression in black and white.
A couple takes a leisurely stroll together on a paved path through an autumn park.
A couple embraces while sharing a romantic moment in front of vibrant red autumn foliage at sunset.
Two children playing and embracing on a grassy hill in black and white.
A family enjoys playtime together on red swing sets at a playground during golden hour.
Two children swing together on red playground equipment while adults stand nearby.
Black and white portrait of a family spending time together at a playground swing set.
Kids swing in tandem on red playground swings during a fun afternoon at the park.
A child climbs and hugs a crepe myrtle tree while wearing a gray sweater.
Child in a grey sweater climbing and playing in a tree during sunset.
A child peeks out playfully from behind a crepe myrtle tree trunk in a park setting.
Small hands reaching up to touch tree branches against a sunset sky.
Young child in a gray sweater looks down thoughtfully while standing outdoors at dusk.
Small hands hold acorns while wearing a gray sweater outdoors.
Two young boys in gray sweaters share a brotherly hug while smiling outdoors.