It's that beautiful time of year again! Families are seeking those perfect fall portraits. The colors are in bloom, the beautiful leaves are falling. The world never looks quite as picture perfect as it does now. Now, if we could just get everyone to look at the same time and smile- it would be true magic!

I told this morning's client not to worry, that's my job. Let the kids enjoy, explore and eventually, we'll work toward that Christmas card worthy photo. Of course, i find so much wonder in the non-camera ready moments, when parents are doing what they do: loving, adoring and teaching. Yet, i suspect that those aren't the photos that will make it in the holiday newsletter. So, I keep snapping. This family got the best of both worlds. We were able to get (close enough) everyone looking and we caught some tender moments. I stand by my theory, if the love spills out, the photos will be great, regardless of who is looking at the camera.

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