A handful just in time for the Holidays

I recently did 5 shoots during the Thanksgiving Break.  2 of which were engagement and 3 were family.  Here are the 3 family shoots I did, just in time for Christmas cards.

Mocieka Family

I met John through Cory.  John used to be Cory's supervisor when he was active duty.  John had known that I take photos and had told Cory that he would like his photos done by us.  In time, he finally scheduled a shoot with us.  We were delighted and it was just in time before winter hit us with tons of snow.  His family got what was left of the beautiful fall colors.  John, his wife, Lacy, with their two sons, Jaxson and Chase, seemed really eager to see what we got.  Not going to lie, but I feel more pressured to impress my friends when taking photos.  They are such a nice and fun family.  It's awesome seeing John and Lacy as parents, because they are wonderful.  Their love for their boys is indescribable.  I hope to take their family photos again in the future as the boys grow.

Thompson Family

I have known this family for ages.  Amanda and I grew up being best friends all through elementary to now.  Her parents pretty much raised me because, I was at their house a lot growing up.  With the Nintendo games, McDonald's runs, otter pops, beanie babies, camping and much more growing up was a lot of fun with them.  I remember Amanda said I am "her sister from another mister".  It was an honor taking their family photos when Dina asked me.  So there is Grandma Ruth who always took care of us after elementary school(many Pokemon card exchanges at her house), Alan & Dina who are still happily married after 25 years, Sean the oldest who is married to Kaleigh with son Carson, Amanda who is married to Brian with Charlotte and Dani, and Adam who is engaged to Kelsey.  This family has grown so much and it is so wonderful to be a part of it.  This is the kind of family I want for my own.  A very healthy, happy and bonded family.  They are the perfect example of an all American family.  I can't wait to do another family session with them.

Barnes Family

I met Liz at work.  She is also a teacher assistant for special education.  She is currently working on obtaining her teaching certification. I am really glad she likes the special education field.  It is probably the hardest field to teach because of all of the paperwork and effort involved in it.  I applaud her for going for that field.  I can't wait for her to become a teacher because she will be awesome!  She is one of the hardest working mothers I know.  She would do anything for her two boys.  It is quite an inspiration.

I got to spend time with her and her two boys for a couple hours in their yard.  At first they were really shy, but then I brought out the bubbles and they got so energetic.  Too energetic.  I definitely got to capture their energy.  I am so happy Liz chose me to photograph her family.