Most of you probably know me as a portrait and natural history photographer, but not necessarily a family photographer. Sure, just because I used to have real long hair and a scary beard, we’ll label me as the hippie, one-with-nature guy, ha! You would probably be right most of the time, and for certain, I love environmental portraiture, but every once in a while I get called to do some family photography.

I absolutely love this photograph above! I photographed the Brooks family not too long ago for some updated portraits, and their daughter just hit it right with this one! Luckily, the light and background all came together for a super high-key effect that totally draws those eyes to the viewer! The Brooks won’t mind me saying this, because we discussed it that day, but I have always heard that the hardest things to photograph are children and pets! However, when a moment like this pops up in the lens, you better hope your eye is at the viewfinder and finger on the release!

More blogs to come this week!