An agreement was recently made.  You shoot me.  I shoot you. This of course is photographer talk for "we harp on everyone else about the importance of family photographs, now what are we gonna do about it."

She goes first.

She is none other than my fantastic second shooter and amazing friend, Alison Douglass of Alison Douglass Photography. And in a Douglass family session there will most definitely be a He, and let's throw a couple of offspring in the mix while we are at it.  We'll call them G and E.

He makes She laugh.

We are all for being non-traditional, but sometimes it is just nice to squeeze a little tradition in here and there. Speaking in terms of posing of course.  But what a great way to introduce G and E.


I am often reminded that G and E are tough cookies to crack.  Yes, the children of photographers often offer the least in cooperation when it comes to smiling.  Lucky for me G and E promised they would be good for me and only me.

Aaah, the curiosity of a boy...

...and the stunning beauty behind the glistening of a young girl's eyes.

One of my favorite things about this family is that they rarely forget how to keep life simple.  They may all have their own crazy schedules with work and sports and doing things for themselves, but they manage to stay grounded and always remember to say "I love you" and give an extra smooch and hug here and there.

Need a head start adding simplicity to your own life?  Start with laughter.  Find hilarity in the randomest of places.

Admire nature even if it scares the crap out of you.  Then get dad to step on it.

Hold hands and live in the moment.

Love each other more.



When She says "wanna make out under that cool tree over there?" Say yes.

And then make her laugh some more.


Be amazed at the little lives you have created...






















...and learn from their simple amusements.

Last but not least, walk into every sunset hand in hand.