“Don’t mistake predictability for peace: some of life’s most important moments are born of chaos.” (p.89 Dec. issue of Whole Living magazine)
This group family session had a hurried, clock watching feel about it. We had to hurry in order to do 3 different mini-sessions, and quick, get all the kids to smile, look at the photographer, and please cooperate! Getting everyone arranged just to meet at this beautiful location on the Brandywine River at the Brandywine River Museum http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/ was a to-do, let alone making sure our timing fit into everyone’s nap time, game time, travel time, lunch time... time, time, time: keeps on ticking – doesn’t it?!
After I reassured everyone I had some good shots, and it was okay to breathe again, we all enjoyed this family moment. I was able to step back a little and get some fun, candid shots of everyone enjoying one another and the wooded area near the river.
The kids threw rocks in the river; some even slid down the mud bank on their behinds, and explored the area a bit, getting muddy and one with nature – love it! They even climbed on a rather large tree that had fallen; allowing their senses to absorb the natural beauty they were surrounded by. This is the sort of session I rather prefer – relaxed, natural, in the moment, enjoying one another and not so rushed. {Our next session together will be less stressed, and hurried – I promise!}
This group family session had a hurried, clock watching feel about it. We had to hurry in order to do 3 different mini-sessions, and quick, get all the kids to smile, look at the photographer, and please cooperate! Getting everyone arranged just to meet at this beautiful location on the Brandywine River at the Brandywine River Museum http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/ was a to-do, let alone making sure our timing fit into everyone’s nap time, game time, travel time, lunch time... time, time, time: keeps on ticking – doesn’t it?!
After I reassured everyone I had some good shots, and it was okay to breathe again, we all enjoyed this family moment. I was able to step back a little and get some fun, candid shots of everyone enjoying one another and the wooded area near the river.
The kids threw rocks in the river; some even slid down the mud bank on their behinds, and explored the area a bit, getting muddy and one with nature – love it! They even climbed on a rather large tree that had fallen; allowing their senses to absorb the natural beauty they were surrounded by. This is the sort of session I rather prefer – relaxed, natural, in the moment, enjoying one another and not so rushed. {Our next session together will be less stressed, and hurried – I promise!}
Even though this was our first meeting, I felt a particular connection with these girls...
I have 3 lively girls who also like to explore
and climb ...
and climb ...
and are known to get dirty, on occasion.
and make cute, funny faces...
and love one another to pieces.
They let their mom and dad join them too.
They love their Pop ...
and here's Mommom and Pop with all their grandchildren. Such a sweet family...
This little 2 year old showed his Mommom how to cover her ears at the
sound of a distant siren passing by.
Priceless.
Boys will be boys ... Oh, just wait until they can really climb!
Thank you all for such a nice time. It was great to meet you and your family.
Wishing you all God's blessings this holiday season, and always.
All the best,
Barb
Lovely fun filled set, bet they are delighted with the results
ReplyDeleteThese are nice, especially since I used to live 1/2 mile from the River Museum and have been going there my whole life...great pics!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your great comments, Ray & Cynthia! Truly appreciate reading your responses - smiles! :)
ReplyDeleteCynthia - it is a beautiful area!