In our fast-paced digital age, where fleeting moments are often captured and quickly discarded, there's something profoundly special about a well-timed extended family photo. These snapshots, though seemingly simple, hold a depth of meaning that transcends time, offering a unique way to connect with our past, present, and future.
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Documenting the growth and bond of a family over the years is a privilege I cherish as a photographer! The Hellen family has been a joy to work with, and this year's family portrait session at Vermillion Falls in Hastings was another chance to walk through life together. Despite a series of challenges—a rain delay, a sick kiddo, and a change in location due to flooding—we finally found ourselves surrounded by the natural beauty of Vermillion Falls. The waterfall provided a stunning backdrop as the Hellen family embraced the spirit of adventure and togetherness, but a very loud one at that!
How cute are these kiddos? Their mom reached out to me a month ago with hopes of getting family portraits scheduled. With the little sister turning 6 months, they needed an updated family photo. With all the rain we have had in Minnesota lately, I have had to do more rescheduling portraits than ever, so when she reached out a few days before their shoot and shared that they are hoping to get this done, we worked on moving up their date and ended up having the perfect weather for their session! The catch on why we really needed to reschedule? They are headed out of town for the summer on a new family adventure! I look forward to seeing them again and asking how it all went while we document their precious family!
Summer Extended Family Photos in Cottage Grove, MN | Hornes, Wasylishin, and Schmidtke Families6/20/2024 It is always so important to preserve precious family moments! Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing the reunion of an extended family portraits at Highlands Park in Cottage Grove. The occasion was particularly special as it brought together relatives from out of town, including cousins who had been separated for several years. Highlands Park provided a perfect setting with its natural beauty, peaceful surroundings, and easily paved paths. As the photographer, I aimed to capture not just portraits, but the genuine emotions and relationships amidst this fun-loving family.
For the cousins who had moved away, they were back to what I imagined as their earlier childhood years with teasing and wrestling a bit, laughing and having fun. It made me realize just how fleeting my kids and their young cousins' years are, definitely glad they will get some good family and cousin time this summer to build those special memories and relationships! Throughout the shoot, there was a lot of teasing and playful banter together, sharing stories and laughter as well as some silly posing ideas. Each click of the camera captured genuine smiles, tight embraces, and specialness of the relationships. Hornes, Wasylishin, and Schmidtke families, thanks for the pleasure of documenting your extended family portraits at Highlands Park. It was a privilege! I pray that this chance to freeze these moments that will be treasured for years to come! There's something truly special about the first time a family decides to have portraits taken together. It's more than just a simple snapshot; it's a moment frozen in time, encapsulating the stage of life and all the love and shared experiences. And getting to have everyone in the photo without it being a timer or a group selfie? Priceless.
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