There's a neat story behind this family.
The middle daughter, Raema, was in my first ever Bright Lights small group I led back when I was 16 in Omaha, NE.
She made an impression on me with her beautiful blonde hair, and how she wouldn't say much, just sweetly smile.
After the conferences I sent letters to all the girls that were in my group,
and received one back from Raema sharing that lo-and-behold their family was moving to our community!
Well they moved, and it has been such a blessing to get to know them better over the last few years!!
I got to teach the girls piano lessons for awhile, and I always enjoy talking with them whenever we see each other.
I'm amazed at how fast they are all growing up--makes me feel so old!
Photographing a family with all older children was an interesting change--
for once I didn't have to do anything crazy to get them to look at the camera and smile, haha!
I'm so used to shooting with little kids and the challenges/energy/excitement those bring,
so this felt like a breeze! :)
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love,
~H. Elise
I love these so much! Great job, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLOVE. You nailed this session, girl. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the last one... such lovely light! You're great at posing families. ;-)
ReplyDeleteNeat! Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! lovin that bokeh! :)
ReplyDeleteaww these are so gorge!
ReplyDeletebeauts!!
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