I met their mom, Rinda, a few months ago when she so graciously allowed me to use their place for another shoot and we talked then about doing their family portraits in the fall. She made it clear up front they were not a traditional family and didn’t want anything too posed. When clients tell me they don’t want traditional it’s like speaking my language! I couldn’t wait to meet the rest of her family.

As it turns out, the weather held out for us that day and the leaves were just enough golden to give us beautiful color. The whole family came out and they even brought the family pets. I had a great time photographing their oldest son and his girlfriend, and they were up for anything even when I suggested J climb a tree only to find out she's afraid of heights!  And no, we couldn’t leave out the horses or the four-wheelers, but I don’t want to give away all the surprise so I’m only sharing a few from our session. Okay, maybe more than a few ;-)