the orton family

These are my people. My sister’s family. It’s quite a different experience photographing kids you know and spend a lot of time with, as opposed to the ones you meet the night of the session. There has to be a shift from “Hey, it’s your Aunt Jenny and usually we just hang out and goof around” to “we’re still goofing around and being crazy, but I’m also trying to get a job done”. HA! But ok, in all seriousness, the evening of this shoot was nothing short of magical. It was pouring rain as we both drove to the park, and it stopped almost immediately as we parked and got out of our cars. That doesn’t always happen, (I wish!) but when it does, the air and light are especially glowing, and it makes for some gorgeous photographs. It sure doesn’t hurt to have these cuties in ’em, either.
The image on the left is one of my favorites, and the one on the right – it makes me so stinkin’ proud of this kid! This was our best session yet together, and the whole time I was crying inside thinking of how grown up he is now. Big ol’ three-year-old. And then there’s this sweetheart. She’s at that tender age where she’s this angelic thing with a crazy-can’t-keep-up-with-her side. But ohhhh, look at those eyes. I love this squirt. Speaking of multi-faceted personalities… Another fave. I always try to get a good “everybody looking at the camera” shot, but I’d rather have 1,000 of these. Steve, you’re such a great dad and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Glad my kids get to call you Uncle! I’m going to insist on this one being framed in your house, guys.  I didn’t even ask him to do it. 😉 I know I’ve had a few favorites from this session already, but this…THIS…people, if you’re not laughing like this 9 years into your marriage, you’re taking yourselves too seriously. Love your family to the moon, sis. Thanks again, a hundred times over, for letting me photograph all your love. XOXO.
You can see lots their past sessions here: Maternity (Will), Newborn (Will), Family 2014, Maryn (Newborn), Family 2015.