I’ve photographed these folks a few times now and their family never ceases to amaze me. They’re joyful and hilarious. The kids are SO smart. They love talking to me about cats and cameras and wildflowers. The parents are brilliant as well – Lucy made all of the outfits that the kids are wearing in these photographs! They wanted to document this time together as a family and update their family portraits, as well as have a little snack picnic in their field and play with swords. It was the perfect summer evening outside. Their little boy picked a variety of wildflowers for me to take home to put in a vase, I met their adorable new rescue dog Rosie, and I witnessed the total failure of a spontaneous trust jump that somehow ended in minimal injury. They’re lovely and kind humans, and I always feel like family when I’m there.

I’ve worked with this family several times in my life and every time I do I’m better for it. Not just because they’re wonderful people but they’re also some of the funniest I’ve met, so I always come away with new jokes and songs. This time they taught me a song about peeing and a song about how you don’t have to wash black socks because they never look dirty. I think it goes without saying that I love them all and their three dogs. They’re such a fun bunch and they treat me like family every time, no matter how long it’s been since I’ve seen them. They also like Legos. Like, pretty extravagant Legos that take a long time to build and I respect that. I had a great time visiting with this hilarious crew, building Legos, fighting with lightsabers, blowing bubbles, swinging on hammocks, knocking down blocks and eating donuts. So happy to have them be a part of my client family! Much love to Robert and Julie, Hannah and Benny, Ben and Jen, and the kids!