Every Spring, when the blossoms bloom (especially in downtown parks like Phoenix Park), I see the perfect opportunity for captures family portraits in Eau Claire and other surrounding Wisconsin areas. When I was having a model call to practice some video and filming, this family volunteered and I couldn’t have been more thrilled about it.
This special was extra special because Abby is. another local wedding photographer. She is one of the sweetest humans and I loved getting to meet her family. Every time I get to capture memories for a couple or family, I feel totally overwhelmed with gratitude, but honestly there is something extra wonderful about being trusted by another photographer.
When capturing family sessions, I love being able to grab individual images of each child. These are such special images that, as parents, we just don’t always have the time to grab. I also love these because it is. perfect way to let a child’s personality show on camera. Gigi was the sweetest! She was a ball of joy and energy and we let her personality shine while she ran away, picked flowers, and told me I was her favorite (yes, I HAD to include that in this post haha!). She was a complete joy to capture.
Another thing I love to do during family photo shoots is take a few minutes to get some photos of just the parents. I know that in my house, my husband and I rarely remember to get a photo of just the two of us, so it seems like the images of us alone are few and far between. I think it’s so special to be able to capture the love that a couple shares during family sessions. Plus it gives the kid(s) a break to run around and take the focus off of themselves for a while.
Enjoy a few of my favorite images from this session of family portraits in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.