There is something special about photographing couples that are really in love.  You catch their meaningful glances and gazes.  It really is such an honor to be a part of that experience.  This family was no exception.  They were casual and playful with one another and we had a great time walking around five points together.   Don’t miss big brother’s karate moves in that last picture…he was a riot!

upon which we build so many things. Photographing tight-knit families such as this one always make me a little homesick. I am the only one of my family that doesn’t live in Tallahassee, Fl. This family  has been here their entire lives. They all still live here. Mimi and Pops will get to watch their grandchildren grow up here. Sisters and brothers get to arrange dinners and birthdays and get-togethers just because! The amount of love that these guys have for each other is incredible. Not to mention the fabulous fun they have too! It was such an awesome evening hanging out at the UGA State Botanical Gardens! We ran into a TON of other photographers, but I’m nearly certain no one laughed as much as we did! Thanks guys for making my job so easy!

I can only pray that Greg and I still look at each other like this when we get to sit back and look at our children and their families….

It was a beautiful fall day in the park for this family’s photo session.  Almost everyone was excited about having their family photos taken.  Ten year old boys are tough customers for the family photographer.   I think next time I photograph this boy we’ll play a little football toss for the first 15 minutes so I can win him over more quickly.   He couldn’t contain the smirks though once we got started.  Thanks to Dad for cracking some hilarious jokes and having some fun ideas for silly photos.  Twelve year old girls, however are all about having their pictures made.  They are just practicing for their senior portraits or perhaps for their wedding someday.  They can’t wait to see what images you captured.  I think this young lady and I could have had a whole afternoon of taking pictures and she never would have grown tired.  Mom and Dad are two super fun individuals as well.  I’m so glad they decided to get in on the camera action as well.

And then there were three…..

This gorgeous family is expecting their first child soon! I am always so amazed how women can make it through the summer months in the last trimester of their pregnancy. I would be DYING from the heat. I think sweaty beast would pretty much sum me up. However, this mom is truly glowing and breezing through these last few weeks. Happy people make me smile. These two are certainly happy to take on this adventure known as parenthood!

For a family portrait session! This family was such a change of pace for me! It’s usually little ones, bribed with smarties, lollipops or stickers. Getting to work with grown-ups is a refreshing break and keeps you on your toes! There is an entirely different line of talking with grown ups than kids! It’s funny how sometimes behind the camera I catch myself reverting back to “kid talk” out of pure habit! Not only were they tons of fun to work with, but they are quite gorgeous too

I am so lucky to have this family come in year after year to celebrate their daughters’ birthdays! For the last…I don’t know….5 years!? I love that each time we do something different! It’s been so fun to watch the girls grow and become  spunky, confident beauitful young ladies!

I’m already trying to think of something new for next year

Written by Frankie Wylie

These kids are certainly that to their parents, and I can see why! We had a fabulous time hanging out at the Botanical Gardens on Tuesday! I enjoyed the age differences in these kids as it very much reminded me of my own! Mom and Dad were laid back and went right along with all the craziness I suggested. You know, like, “all three of you hold hands”. I know they had to be thinking…WHAT!? SERIOUSLY!? You want the two year old to even sort of hold hands!? Bwahahhahahaha. I know, I was CRAZY. But, you’d never know it by looking at these photos, now would you