Lizzie first contacted me last year for a Christmas Tree farm photo session. She was a little concerned that her oldest, Pierson, was not a fan of being in front of the camera. I assured her that we would work at his pace and just have some fun. Well, Pierson and his little brother, Harry, and I became fast friends as we played peekaboo behind the trees. I was thrilled when Lizzie, Patrick, Pierson and Harry decided to come back for another Christmas Tree Farm session this year and felt honored when Lizzie asked if I would document her extended family when they came to visit from Florida for Thanksgiving.
Though it was warm for a late November weekend here in Maryland, it was a little chilly for Sofi and Luca, so photos of everyone sitting or standing still and feeling cozy were a challenge! But if you know me as a photographer, you know that I prefer children to be moving anyway, so we quickly started playing.
Tossing leaves on Bubba and Bubbie was such a hit, that the kids took turns being showered in leaves too! A game of ring around the rosy and some time on the swings really filled family time with joy.
But the highlight of our time together was when we decided to put half of the family members on other’s shoulders. I imagined the kids going up on shoulders but had not imagined that Michael (Bubba) would be putting Bonnie (Bubbie) on his shoulders! And, of course, Bonnie felt that a 2020 photo session wouldn’t be complete without a masked photo for her Christmas card. I decided it would be even better if I asked Bonnie and Michael to kiss while masked up!
Lizzie, Patrick, Leah, Axel, Bonnie and Michael – Thank you so much for trusting me to capture your memories and your family moments this holiday season. Sofi, Luka, Pierson and Harry – thank you for letting me come play! It was beautiful to see the family connection that spans many miles and I loved spending time with you all.
