Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Family backyard portraits

It's so fun to see the clan grow! I've been photographing the Skjonsby's since the 'film era', and it was time to capture the new additions to their family. Plus, they love black & white (so do I!), and included some b&w versions.

It doesn't take a fun family very long to loosen up...




and some of each of the smaller families..







Sunday, August 29, 2010

More Multi-generational family portraits

Although Jennifer calls me every year for her christmas card, it had been awhile since we did the whole Popovich clan.......the kids are growing like weeds ; )



would anyone like some cheese with that?

I always try and get whatever candids I can, and this little guy just laid down and 'gave it up'!



'dogpile on grandma and grandpa' is always a favorite

Each family gets a 'mini session', and Kim decided to book another family portrait later in the week, so stay tuned for those....




Thanks, Jennifer! I'll post some sneak peaks of our other family session soon!



Friday, August 27, 2010

Jennifer & Eric (and their dogs and some horses!)...

Ok, I LOVE backyard weddings. Jennifer and Eric got married at his parents house out East Fork. The storms danced around us, and their children (dogs) were a huge part of the wedding....Everything looked great (nice job on the flowers Taylor!) and ran smoothly (and was fun!) because of Amy from Taylor'd Events. Thanks Amy!

Jen with Speedy..

very cool! A donation was made to Habitat for Humanity in the name of each guest (a friend of the bride and groom is heavily involved in that great charity).

Alexander all dressed up and waiting for the guests to arrive

the groom (with Henry) greets the guests

an intimate backyard ceremony

we had a little rain, a little clouds, and a little sun

an exit with 'their children' !! Their dogs mean everything to them!


everybody!!! (hello? could you ask for a better backyard?)







Judith McQueen Entertaining outdid herself with an amazing 5 course dinner - all created from inside the horse barn! Fabulous!!



the storm slithered by and created some amazing light


individual chocolate cake for everybody, and who needs a fork?

Eric's favorite band from his college days in Missoula played (and were awesome!)





Jen & Eric - congratulations! I wish you well as you set out on your new adventures in life together (with your doggies) in Seattle! Knock 'em dead!
To see all the photos go to pictage.com/895128
(if you can sign the guestbook before I get the photos online receive a $5 print credit and be notified immediately when the website is 'live')



Thursday, August 19, 2010

More multi-generational family portraits

dog pile on grandma and grandpa!!!!!

This was the gathering of the clans this summer. I scouted out their backyard, and the light was so good, there was no reason to go anywhere else. It's great seeing Lara and Dan's family grow! I shot their wedding back in the 'film era', and now they have two adorable children....

I try and grab candids whenever I can...

Yeah, she's a little ham-ster..