A bit terrified of the rain, I left for this day with both sets of fingers crossed on my drive up to Skokie.
I've known fellow talented photographer friend Justina Olenick for more years than I can even count. I've talked about her numerous times on this blog, you may remember her maternity session or the wedding we shot together. Luckily for all of us, we escaped the day with nothing more than a mere sprinkle in the early morning and were left with a beautifully perfect, overcast sky for our time together.
I'm always more nervous taking photos of other photographers, something about this fear that I have less room for error, and they're paying attention and silly things like that, but what I've come to realize is that it is much easier to pose and direct a photographer's family because they simply already know what looks good. So there. It's a difficult yet forgiving experience and I couldn't be happier with the way things turned out for Justina.
The location certainly helps accentuate the natural beauty of this family-- Justina took us all to the Chicago Botanical Gardens, which surprisingly Erick, Sofia and I haven't had the opportunity to visit yet. It definitely seems that autumn is one of the most beautiful times to go. So many gorgeous, living, blooming things everywhere... it's a noble feat for those heroes of the fall; bursting with color and pride as they valiantly nourish the last of their roots before winter. Always in awe of the autumn time.
I've known fellow talented photographer friend Justina Olenick for more years than I can even count. I've talked about her numerous times on this blog, you may remember her maternity session or the wedding we shot together. Luckily for all of us, we escaped the day with nothing more than a mere sprinkle in the early morning and were left with a beautifully perfect, overcast sky for our time together.
I'm always more nervous taking photos of other photographers, something about this fear that I have less room for error, and they're paying attention and silly things like that, but what I've come to realize is that it is much easier to pose and direct a photographer's family because they simply already know what looks good. So there. It's a difficult yet forgiving experience and I couldn't be happier with the way things turned out for Justina.
The location certainly helps accentuate the natural beauty of this family-- Justina took us all to the Chicago Botanical Gardens, which surprisingly Erick, Sofia and I haven't had the opportunity to visit yet. It definitely seems that autumn is one of the most beautiful times to go. So many gorgeous, living, blooming things everywhere... it's a noble feat for those heroes of the fall; bursting with color and pride as they valiantly nourish the last of their roots before winter. Always in awe of the autumn time.
i just love children. they are precious. thank God for them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You did a fantastic shoot and the colors and subjects are amazing. Gaah I wish you were closer to come shoot us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Kate, I love so many of them and the location is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you! This was such a fun fall session! (They do make my job easy, though don't they?) :D
ReplyDeletethese photos are just stunning!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Such a beautiful family and happy baby :) I am so in love with the colors of fall, perfect location.
ReplyDeleteEEEP Kennedy's sweet curly baby hair just KILLS me. What a beautiful family -- you captured them wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are gorgeous and what an adorable little baby! The colors make me feel like it's actually fall (well it is but not so much here in CA lol). :)
ReplyDeleteThese photos are fantastic. So very natural and lovely. Found your blog today! Love it!
ReplyDeletewhy thank you x
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