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I wouldn’t hesitate to say that my very favorite thing to photograph is documentary style family photos, if all of my clients were like the Sperry’s. This family has been one of my regulars since Malia was pregnant with her first, and they continue to welcome me into their home every year to document a day in their life. It’s relaxed, fun, the kids are spontaneous and love showing me their rooms and toys and in this case, Halloween costumes… What a treat.
I honestly can’t think of a more beautiful day in the life of portrait session. Danielle asked if I could do some portraits of her and her baby girl, skin to skin. She wanted to capture this fleeting time between her and her 5 month old daughter, breastfeeding, bathing, snuggling… It was so precious. So natural. So perfect. I absolutely love these images and was honored to be able to snap a few shots of these intimate rituals between Danielle and baby Ava.
I have to say I loved everything about this shoot—the harsh morning light, the chaotic shadows, the amazing “dream home” in boulder on a little brook, the laid back nature of mama who watched on as her boys played, and the yummy authentic personality of these boys. To me, this shoot was the perfect “day in the life of ” portrait of the Schnitzer boys and their modern, Huckleberry Finn morning in Boulder, CO.
These are absolutely darling! I love that they document their family every year.
(12.07.2011)Great series, Julie... especially love the bee outfits! :)
(12.08.2011)Love the bee outfits too!
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