When I first started talking to "S" about her upcoming family session with her husband and two pups, she mentioned that they had not had family portraits taken since their wedding almost 20 years ago! I think many of us can relate to this – we wait, and wait, and then wait some more for “the right time” to have our family’s or children’s portraits photographed. Some people wait until their kids' "funny" teeth grow out or until the braces come off, some people wait because they don’t think that their little tykes could ever behave during a session, some people wait because they want to lose weight before they have a session, while some people just wait because their lives are too busy. The issue with waiting is this: life goes on and it stops for no one. Life's special moments and memories are gathered all around us if only we stop and MAKE time to NOTICE them. Otherwise, you may find yourself waiting “for the right time” to have family portraits taken for years and years to come, and then discover to your regret that the perfect “right time” that you hoped for never arrived. Many years will pass by, and then you run out of time to capture those special moments in your family’s or children’s lives. Don't be the "waiter." Instead, seize Life by the reins and enjoy the ride.
I had such a wonderful time photographing the “H” family. S’s husband "J" – what a character - he had me cracking up throughout the entire session. Lately, I’ve had clients who just left me in stitches because I was laughing so much!
When S mentioned that it had been 20 years since she had family portraits taken, I immediately thought that this session is going to be really special and definitely something to celebrate! I came up with some super fun ideas for their portraits – a mix of traditional portraits plus some photojournalistic shots too (some of which involved toasting to their anniversary with chilled champagne which they just loved!). We started the session in their backyard where they had lots of fun with their 2 puppies Ed and Lucy – Ed was such a show-off with his orange toy ring! We then ventured out to the park where S and J enjoyed toasting champagne to their upcoming 20th wedding anniversary – I had so much fun documenting this special milestone for such a wonderful couple.
The H family's gallery of images turned out just beautiful. I know that their children and grandchildren will absolutely treasure their portraits forever and ever! :O)
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20 year wedding anniversary :: Houston Texas Family and Pet Photographer
