Rustic Family Portraits
Scottsdale Family Photographer
Ask my husband, ask my partner, ask my kids - I'm a collector of chairs. Odd chairs, vintage chairs, and especially little chairs. Facing the time crunch of the holiday season but wanting to prioritize and invest a little for my family, we went ahead and did a family portrait this year - hauling out a collection of chairs to a rustic field. (Yes there was freeway access and a few No Trespassing signs but we'll pretend we were in the beautiful pines of Northen AZ not off the access ramp of the 101!)
I think it really helps a photographer identify with clients by going through the work of finding decent clothes (within budget) and scrubbing a pack of children so they are presentable. It's not easy! Many families view portraits as a hassle. It does take effort but the results are worth every bit of effort!
My husband and I had attended a parenting workshop. There was a big emphasis on "family identity". Making your children feel part of something special. Take the time to let each child know how important they are to you - not just individualy but also as a whole - as a family.
PHOTO CREDITS for the group photo go to a friend (featured in the last photo) Amber wasn't feeling well so we brought along the boy's buddy. I handed him the camera and said "push this button." :) Thank you Johnny!!
