2011 January « jannelleReed photography Blog

Just days after Christmas, I had the pleasure of photographing this beautifully, loving family. It was also a birthday celebration for them and the oldest was home from college with her beloved beau. Whoa! With all that going on, they still made time for photographs. Our location was totally keeping with the family focus. They chose a park in Rockport named for their precious grandmother. Not only was it a beautiful place, but it was sentimental as well. During the consult, we spent quite a bit of time on a location suitable for all members of their family. We wanted trees, water and greenery perfect for stunning color. Some members of their family are ‘beach’ people while others aren’t so much so. After a few days of brainstorming, this idea came to them. Thank you! It was a wonderful place for a late day shoot. I’ll go back again for sure.

This session has perfect timing! The couple is just precious and not at all camera-shy! Really, I could tell they were perfect candidates for a ‘Romance’ photo session. So, I spent a little more time on just the two of them. (Happy Birthday to you both!) If you have been following my blog, you already know how much I love to focus on the parents. I really believe photographs of the parents’ love is a priceless gift to one another and to the children! It seems family photography is something the family will make time for…even if it’s perceived as a chore. But what about the couple? Why not spend a date doing a photo session instead of spending as much or more money on dinner and a movie? In the years to come, especially as age sets in, you and your entire family will appreciate looking back on those tender moments and loving embraces. Trust me, you don’t have to be sappy for a romantic session. If you are more fun-loving, that’s what we’ll focus on! With this new year, I encourage you, husbands and wives, to buy your spouse the gift of a photo session for just the two of you. Leave the kiddos at home. We will get them next time! Think of this as the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Birthday, Anniversary, and the Just Because I Love You!