The Martin Family Generational Session {Cheney}

This Christmas I had the privilege of getting to do a generational session with a family that I have known and loved for the last decade.  5 years ago I was able to to shoot Hillary and Spencer’s wedding so I’m sure I met most of this extended family there but actually getting to sit down with them and hang out with all of them before they did their family Christmas was just so sweet!  It was the first time really meeting the original Martin couple, Jack and Phyllis, (even though I’m sure I briefly met them at the wedding).  

Jack contacted me to do family pictures of all of them since they were finally all together and since some of the members live far away this doesn’t always happen so I was incredibly honored to be part of this event.  We ended up doing mini sessions with all of the different smaller families and then put everyone together in the main house to capture everyone from the 2 month old youngest member to the starting duo, and let me tell you, I think sharing in the fun of a family gathering and documenting a legacy of these two was remarkable.  Whenever I share time with a family I get a pretty great idea of who that family really is and this one is pretty special!  I loved my time with them!

Christianson Family Woods Session {Cheney}

 Not everyone has a photographer that they've known for almost two decades, but this girl and I have been through practically every stage of life together from crazy middle school to husbands and babies.  Because of that bond, getting to hang out with her two littles means they are already my little models and Luke has a huge crush on me so we get a long great!  When we chose this spot I had no idea the pine that had just been leveled so I was really excited when we got here and wearing their buffalo plaid meant I was able to take full advantage of the stacks of wood!  Ally is so grown up now, even though I know as a kindergartner she still is little in reality, however, when you see the whole life span of someone it really is incredible how much change happens in such a short amount of time.

Schlaich Family Formal Music Session {Cheney}

This session was so different from the sessions you've probably seen me posting lately but I absolutely love how it turned out!  When Heather asked me to do something different for her family this year and told me this idea I was so excited!  One reason for this set is the personal story that the formal music backdrop for the pictures actually represents.  Heather and Sam met in this very music program at Eastern and music is a huge part of their family.  I always strive to portray a family's story and for an idea like this, that part of the job is so easy!  

I have been working with David and Abigail since before Abigail was even born and getting to see their sibling bond form into the most adorable relationship is priceless.  I know as a mom I want to be able to capture all of those sweet and silly moments between my boys and I love some of the precious ways they showed their love for each other during my time with them.  Formal family sessions are definitely going to go on the top of my list and this one just begged for a lot of black and white edits, especially with that gorgeous grand piano!