I am really pleased with these pictures of the boys. They were so funny and super silly. So silly that I worried a tiny bit about getting something "normal". They each have so much personality and just FEED off each other. I and think we captured a bit of "normal", tough, and real.
Their sissy snubbed me at first. I couldn't get her to join her brothers above. She did let me photograph her, but notice she had no interest in making eye contact with me.
Then this guy kept cracking up in my face like I was a joke or something. I got him to tone the personality down for a regular smile, but I am partial to the crack up.
The beautiful family.
The kids. They were totally entertained by a crazy Dad doing everything he could to get the faces they wanted.
This is my favorite one of the 4 kids together.
And the two people responsible for the beautiful family.
I did not plan to share this image. But in talking to Juliana (the Mom), she said go ahead. I mentioned a special connection with this family. The connection is that we both lost babies in the last weeks of pregnancy. A mutual friend introduced us. Juliana's baby boy is actually buried a couple of yards away from my baby girl. It was nice to meet and visit and share experiences. A priceless friendship has come out of it.
The photography session location was actually very close by the cemetery. I threw out the idea of going by on the way home from the session and snapping this image. I know it could be easily misunderstood. And it is if you are thinking, "Oh how sad." or "That's weird?" I would look at this image completely different if it weren't for my life experiences. To Juliana and I it is nice. Nice to have each member of the whole family represented in a picture. Cause as you know things happen. But life goes on. And as it goes we adapt to a new sense of normal. And normal is accepted. And this was very helpful through it all.
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I love it...the whole session of course, but the last picture is priceless!
Ok that has got to be one of the absolute most adorable families I have ever seen! Those boys are both so handsome and so full of personality, and that little girl is an absolute doll! Beautiful family! I love, love, love the last picture, particularly the look on Mom's face. There is almost a knowing peace to her, the knowledge that she'll see that baby again, perhaps... I can't say for sure what it is, but it's beautiful. I was very moved by that picture and I'm grateful that she allowed you to share it.
(and when I say "both" in reference to the boys, I realize that there are 3 of them-- the "both" refers to the description of them being handsome AND full of personality... just for clarification. haha!)
We are friends with this family, and I love how you captured the love, unity, friendship, and fun that are so abundant with them. I also like that you allow them to shine more or less naturally (although I know some editing has to occur). Some photogs are so into weird angles, filters, saturations, etc. that the actual subjects are lost. You have a great eye.
Beautiful pictures! One of my favorite families :).
Gorgeous family, gorgeous pics (as always--oh, how I LOVE your photography!!!!). I adore that final photo; it is beautiful in every way. I would consider it a true family treasure and I am so glad that they allowed you to share.
Love it, Whitni. You're amazing. What a sweet family. I sure love the 'Mr. Personality' from this family that I get to teach in Primary. :) That last picture brought tears to my eyes; my favorite part is the words "families are forever" being in the center of it all. You are so talented!
Hi Whitni! I like to stop by your photography blog every now and then to see what you've been doing. Your images are always amazing, and I love seeing how you go beyond "typical" to create portraits that are so reflective of the personalities behind them.
Anyway, I was really touched by the cemetery image. It's been two years since Lily died, and I've scheduled and cancelled multiple family portrait sessions. The only pictures we've had as a family have been candid. I've really struggled with the idea that we won't all be in the picture together. I know to people who haven't experienced loss that it might sound weird, but I think a family picture at the cemetery would be really nice. I'm going to borrow this idea.
Thanks for sharing your talents, Whitni!
Ruth
(Nicole's friend)
Whitni, these pictures are absolutely beautiful. As a photographer new to the scene, I love finding others who are so inspirational in the kind a photographer I want to be.
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