Fun Fall Day at Duke Gardens

When you meet someone new, do you ever have the feeling like you have known them forever?  This is exactly how I felt this morning working with this family on their family pictures.  They were referred to me by a good friend of mine - now I know why she was so excited for us to meet each other; she knew that we would instantly hit it off.  And we did!!  We all had a really fun, relaxed time taking pictures and enjoying ourselves at Duke Gardens.  I just really enjoyed their company and love their kids (the most fun, well behaved kids you will ever meet).   Note to self: next time bring some bread for the ducks, so they don't eat all the corn chips.  Here is a little sneak peek at their pictures.

Family is what Life is all About

You realize the more that you live, that really what matters the most in life is your family.  It is who you are and where you are from.  There is no one on earth that loves you more.  The way you smile, your hair, if you are tall or short - this family is the perfect example.  They would get ready to pose and somone would find something wrong with themselves, then soon the others would chime in reassuring them that they looked great.  The only thing that I saw when I looked through my camera was a beautiful family that loved each other so much.  They really enjoy being with each other  - having fun, being silly,  and letting each other know, without ever saying the words, that they mean the world to each other.  I was so honored to share my morning with this family - such great friends and I am so thankful the Lord let our lives cross paths because my life is much richer now having this family as a part of it.  Thank you to this family for letting me be that person to record this time in your life. Life changes so fast (and our schedules get hectic) and it is important to capture these moments together whenever we can.  Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.  ~Joyce Brothers

Fun in Duke Gardens

One of my favorite places to visit is Duke Gardens.  So I was so excited when this High School Senior wanted to shoot her Senior pictures there.  It was such a beautiful morning and I loved working with her and her family as we traveled ALL over these gardens and took pictures in almost every spot.  I had such a great time!!!  I could have stayed there all day, but it was family fun day which brought in the crowds.  Okay maybe I should clarify it was "free" family fun day.  No need to say more - fortunately we were done with our shoot before the strollers rolled in.  She is such a naturally beautiful person that it is so hard to pick my favorite picture.  Usually I have a favorite, but this one is tough to pick, so I will put a few out on the blog, but all of hers are just beautiful.