Smiths and Family
A Rainy Memorial Day Family Reunion
Five families. Two grandparents. Eight grandkids. Four siblings plus their spouses. All gathered under the same roof for the first time in three years! And rain. So much rain! Not the weather we wanted to capture their family reunion on Memorial Day weekend. Do we postpone a day and hope the rain stops and the clouds clear, or make it work? We made it work. Outside, if you can believe it. Surrounded by rain!
I love the way these photos turned out even though we were confined to one location! The original plan was to shoot in an outdoor location that featured trees. Either in their own lush backyard or at a nearby open space with the Rocky Mountains as a bonus. As you can guess, neither were an option because of the constant rain. Thankfully, a porte-cochere saved the day!
In A Pinch, Just One Well Lit Location Will Do!
The Smiths live in a stunning home on a corner lot. A curved driveway passes through a beautifully landscaped front yard to an impressive, covered entry way called a porte-cochere. Yes, I had to Google it :). This is where all nineteen of us gathered for their multi-generational family portraits.
Kim, thank you so much for inviting me to photograph your Memorial Day family reunion! I had a wonderful time meeting the rest of your family! And thank you for being brave and trusting the location. I know it was a big change from what we had imagined. You were all so gracious and patient as you waited your turn to be photographed.
Rhonda, you and Terry are the reason why I do what I do! My family also holds a special place in my heart. The family portraits decorating your home makes it clear how important your family is to you. You are so blessed to have such large family! I look forward to the day when I gather with my own children and their families to celebrate the holidays like you did this past Memorial Day weekend. I’m sure you made (and captured) many fun new memories during your pajama party later that night! Enjoy displaying all your new family portraits! xo, Theresa
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