Tuesday, October 27, 2009

After School Special


I'm thinking of words to describe this family session...

easy
energetic
autumnal
kid-paced
comfortable

and... can you believe it... QUICK?

The time frame for our family session was indicative of the busy family: dad drove in from a business trip straight to school to pick up the kids, shot home to change clothes, and then immediately downtown to meet up with me before jetting off to a restaurant to enjoy a family dinner.

Would you believe, over 300 photos later, that we were done in 40 minutes?



The kiddos were rearin' to go and I am having so much fun playing with the photographs, I just can't pick what artistic treatment I like better. So you get to see all three favorites, on three VERY different personalities:







I was really touched by how sweet the boys were with their little sister.



We did get a few more traditional family shots, as well, though not lacking in personality.


VanDam family, you were so much fun! Your proofs will be up soon over at the website!


I have a few more openings in November for family sessions... get 'em while they're hot! (Or, more accurately... before it's too COLD!) To check availability and schedule your session, email me through the website or call me at 616.283.0150.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Real Family

Well, we've got some catching up to do! It seems that in the short little interval between posts, Michigan has declared that summer is decidedly OVER and autumn's time has come. Time to break out the sweaters!



Can you guess who flew in from Southern California a few days before? Hmmm...


Ah, yes, the one with the short sleeves and, somehow, the biggest smile. This session was all about Anna and the ones she loves. Parents, step-parents, cousins, best friends, and little ones: Anna's family.





Family, friends, kindred spirits: the easiest- and most complicated relationships. And the ones we need the most. I really had fun at our family session, Anna, and your proofs will be online soon!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Everybody Needs Love and Ice Cream


When I was approached a couple months ago about taking some photos of this little cutie...


with her cousins...


Well, yeah. That was a no-brainer. And when I was told they wanted to involve the family business? Even better.

THIS is the family business.


It's safe to say the kids were okay with the arrangement.



Summer summer summer! Don't leave us yet, summer!


Okay, I'm done now. Back to the photos.


Elle may have been a little disappointed that there was no ice cream for her.



Not to worry! There's a solution for that.


Good grandparents know just what will make the kiddos happy when they come to visit.


Love and ice cream.