outdoor family photographer Barrington IL

I met this family maybe a year or two back when I photographed them along with their extended family.  I was so happy to get more time with them to see that bond they all have.  I know at this age a lot of kids just don’t get along and photos can be stressful for everyone involved.  Older kids can be difficult to work with and to photograph.  Smiles look fake.  Eyes are rolled.  You name it, they’ll do it.

Lucky for me I used to teach, so I have a bag of tricks to get kids to loosen up and be natural.  I am always happy to act like a fool to connect with the kids for photos.  Also, fart jokes always work, so there’s that.  It’s not so much a trick, its just that kids find fart noises hilarious.  It usually works for parents, too.

Plus, check out the photo of them on the docks!  Could they get any sweeter?  I think that may be my favorite of them from this fall session.

 

Outdoors at sunset is my absolute favorite!  That light is so magical and just ads that extra little “oomph” to family photos.  I know not all kids can stay up until 7:30 at night here during the summer, which is why outdoor fall photos are so great! Earlier sunset = earlier start times.

My summer schedule is currently open with just a handful of spots left!

My fall schedule will open by the end of June.

For more info on family photos for yourself, please contact me!  I’d love to chat with you to hear what you want.