The Making of a Family Portrait.

Methinks you are my glass, and not my brother:

I see by you I am a sweet-faced youth.

~William Shakespeare, The Comedy of Errors

I'm so happy that I'm able to watch these little twin boys grow and capture the rapid changes they are making for a lifetime. So often, it's with every effort that you try and get everyone dressed, looking good, only to be frazzled by the time you arrive. That is why I prefer shooting either at the home of the client where there are most comfortable and have everything that they need. Or at my home studio. As a mother of six children, I understand being a mommy and looking and feeling frazzled. That said, I also offer a "Mommy Clause" on all scheduled appointments that allow for reschedule if the child ended up with the biggest black eye the night before, caught the flu, or is just feeling downright cranky. I understand!

There are four generations and two of their au pairs represented within the images and with honor I'd like to present the preview images of this lovely family.

Photographer Notes: For a majority of the images I used the Backdrop-Alley Velour Classic Portrait Photo Backdrop - 58x120" - Black which I purchased from B&H for $46.95. It's large enough to use for a couple if you're photographing them from the waist up. It does have some length on the floor to use with young children. However, you'd have to be on the ground to get a seamless look. I also use ProFoto Speedlights with at least one large softbox and silver reflectors for fill. Also, with a group this large...a good night sleep is imperative. It's exhaustive and also results in a lot of time spent with the computer.

Until next time....

Michelle