The Hetzel Family

A family of five pose with their pet corgi during a fall mini session at Thomas Reservoir

Vanessa, you and Steve have a delightful family!

If Lisa hadn’t told you about her family’s mini session last year and if you hadn’t sought me out and added your name to the waitlist we would never have met. Then we would have missed the opportunity to capture this fleeting season of your life as a family with tweens.

Liesl, Heidi, and Rhys make such a cute trio. They are so respectful, and their posing is on point. I’m guessing they think I’m a bit nuts because of my ‘laugh tactic’ but hey, it works. And the results are fantastic.

And Clover. She was a wonderful addition to your family photos. I keep picturing how her ears perked up the instant she heard her name or the squeak of her toy. You said she was well behaved, and I was pleasantly surprised by just how much.

As kids get older and life gets busier, some families let go of prioritizing family photos. Kudos to you that you didn’t.

Life is hard sometimes. Having joyful family photos displayed in the home is a good thing. They are powerful, daily reminders to each person that they are loved, and that they belong.

A year was a long time to wait for a mini, but I think it was worth it! Here are a few of my favorite photos from your family’s fall mini session at Thomas Reservoir. Enjoy!

xo, Theresa