Sometimes I run on autopilot. Besides changing my camera settings, I just go….. shouting out instructions like “Everyone look here, Put your hands in your pocket, Give her a kiss.” Not that I lose focus because I am always aiming to capture our clients personality, love, family, & emotions, but I forget what it’s like to be on the other side. To look at the images captured as if they were my brother, sister, niece, mother, or father.
This was a great reminder. To look at the pictures of my little brother and see how handsome he is and what an extraordinary man he’s become. To look at him and remember riding bikes up the dirt hills in Colorado or him selflessly playing Barbies on the mere (and usually unfulfilled) promise of the exchange for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I love looking through these pictures and seeing his beautiful wife and her smile and looking at him in love and devotion. There is one Seth took of her on a bench where she is laughing at something John said in the background that I just love. It’s just her.
Last year we took family pictures for our good friend, Josey and he said to me, “It’s one thing to see really good, artsy pictures of other people and think, ‘Hey-that’s a cool picture.’ and a totally different thing to see you capture my daughter, my wife, my family with such beauty.” And it’s true & how I feel about these special images.
So, while you may look through these pictures and think, “Whoa-Chicago-cool”. To me, to my mom, my brother & sister-in-law, they are so much more meaningful. They capture a moment in our family’s life, when Rachel joined us….officially.
Also, one more sidenote-we take a lot of pictures of the couple looking at the camera but I don’t usually post those since the other ones are more fun. But I know Rachel wanted a bunch of them since they don’t have a lot from the actual wedding day so I included more than usual. But sorry folks- she’s the only one who gets to make special requests like that.![]()
Also, extra credit for anyone who knows the reference from the title “Oh lil brudder”. Actually Seth and I will give a photo session to one person who can tell us who says it. Email me your answer through the contact form above and I’ll draw from all the correct answers. {Stipulations: photo shoot must be in the Peoria area in May 2012 and you gotta get your answer in by Wednesday (May 2)at 5.00pm.}
And for anyone wondering, yes, we travel. As long as we can drive to you, we’re game!! We are actually wanting to move to the Chicago area so if any of you Chi-towners want pictures, let me know! We’ll give you a sweet deal to help us build our portfolio and reputation up there!! Chicago or Bust!! Find me on facebook or email me through the contact form!!
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