Sometimes the best locations for photos are the most random spots.

Find a bike path near two railroad tracks.

Make sure it’s close to a garbage dump so everything smells lovely.

Insert some tall weeds…

Some golden light…

And a family heirloom quilt.

Then, at the very end… add in a sweet family, with a squishy baby, a splash of love, and a whole dose of tickles.

CHEYENN! Let’s make this a yearly tradition, shall we?? I’m so glad we got the last beautiful weekend that Fall had to offer! I had such fun photographing your beautiful family! Enjoy. :)

As with every photo shoot, I always begin with a little bit of nerves.

Get everyone to look at the camera (at least once), don’t fall over as I walk backwards, make sure the camera works properly… the list of thoughts that occupy my brain goes on.

But then I remember that these people are literally my family. (Do we look like sisters?)

And you can’t get mad at someone when the photos are free. ;)

So about ten minutes in, I always relax a bit and try a bunch of new things.

Like… Let’s take cute pictures of mom and dad… and then tackle them into the ground.

Because why have family if they can’t be your guinea pigs??

Becky, I lost track after 10 years of experimenting with your family. Thanks for letting me take pictures with and OF you guys again and again and again. Love you so much!! :)