It was a little chilly, but everyone was such troopers!

We went to do some shots in the lovely fall leaves as well, but I’m saving those for the family for now I have one more for you though. I have photographed a lot of families in my time as a photographer. I really and sincerely enjoy the time I get to spend with all kinds of families. But my favorite images from the sessions are always, always, always ones like this. <3

And they are always up for just about anything! They helped me try out a new location I’ve found… and it is just spectacular. Probably my new favorite spot.

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family with me once again!

I met this awesome extended family recently during their stay in town. What a great group! They had me in stitches during most of the session. It was easy to see that they just love life and each other. I mean, just look at these two. How could you NOT smile?

We got to do the session down on a private beach where they were staying with this FABULOUS old tree that was half buried in the sand. I loved it! I wish I could take it with me every time I go on a beach shoot.

It was such a gorgeous evening the night of the session too. Not a cloud in the sky. We had SUCH a gorgeous sunset… the best I’ve had during a session all summer!

It was SO great to meet all of you… and I’d love to photograph you again next summer!!

I was lucky enough to be able to photograph this sweet family. They were in Grand Haven on vacation from a land locked state in mid-America. So to the beach we went! I have had such great luck this summer with beautiful evenings when I have session scheduled out on the beach, and this one was no different. I LOVE it when West Michigan weather cooperates!

These two took to the sand like fish to water. I had a great time getting to know them a bit. I absolutely adore how much these two siblings just ooze love for each other. I love when it is so visible!

And such beautiful children as well! Check out the eyes on this little guy. Gorgeous.

And this one? SO gorgeous. Dad is going to be beating boys away with a stick in a few years!

And I can’t leave without posting up one of my favorite shots…. a family silhouette. I adore getting this type of shot for the families I photograph. I love that it is just a little different from your standard family portrait. I love that the family was willing to stick around for the sun to get low enough. I love that the weather cooperated.

One day I’m going to get one like this of MY family and post it HUGE on my wall.

I love how each family is different and interacts differently. I love seeing how they relate to each other. I love seeing how much fun people that love each other can have.

This family was no different. I had a great evening with them, getting to know them and watching them play and interact on the beach. And I managed to get myself soaking wet in a wave I wasn’t expecting too.

It was such a gorgeous night and I got so many beautiful images for them to choose from. Here are just a few.

I love these fusion videos so much… The video fleshes out the images so you can get such a feel for what this family is all about. The clips just ooze love.

I had so much fun with this, and I hope to offer special sessions with fusion videos in 2011. Sit back and relax and watch this lovely family in action! And be sure to turn up your sound to get the full effect!

I had the pleasure of photographing this lovely family tonight. These kids, I tell you! So beautiful! I had so much fun listening to jokes, telling secrets and just being silly. Such an awesome and fun session.

And now that my fingers have finally thawed out, I’m able to put up a few of my favorites from tonight’s session. And watch for a fun video coming soon too! I can’t wait to share it! Enjoy your sneak peek!

This one is a rather drastic change from my usual processing style. But I thought I would try something different, and I just love the soft and dreamy feel of this image.

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Next is the S family. I think these girls are the most cooperative I have ever photographed! And they seriously adore each other, I could tell just in the 30 minutes I was with them. I had a lot of fun with this family, just check out the shots I got!

Third was the A family. I love this family. They are just a joy to work with. They are so darn cute and they love each other so much! Just the sweetest family you will ever meet. I saw them just a few months ago down at the beach, but the boys have grown even since then!

And the fourth family is the E family. Check out the curls! I just love them! See what I mean about beautiful families? These three were so fun and up for anything!

Thank you all so much for spending a little time with me and sharing your beautiful families! I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, and I will be in touch soon with the rest of your images!