The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves.
- Thomas Merton
Hello to the Summers family. 2 grandparents. 3 sons. 2 daughter-in-laws. 5 grandkids. Whew!
I will go ahead and confess that there is a certain level of craziness when trying to contain and photograph this many people, but it doesn't bother me because there is a beauty in the chaos of a family being together and interacting... loving each other. And yes, we captured all the various family groupings, but the images that I love most are those moments in-between.... the moments when they are just being themselves. The giggles, hugs, talking, snuggling, playing, and running. These are the moments I believe that we should cling to in the midst of the "busy-ness" of life, and I always feels a distinct sense of privilege when I'm welcomed to capture those moments. Those moments are the ones that I want to fill my camera and cover the walls of my home.
The Summers family is special because I have known them for years, and grown up alongside their youngest son, Daniel. They have loved on me, welcomed me into their home, and prayed for me through all kinds of phases and stages of my life. I'm so thankful for the friendship that I've enjoyed, and the best part is that I know that it will continue through many more phases and stages of life. There's nothing quite like a beautifully aged friendship.
- Thomas Merton
Hello to the Summers family. 2 grandparents. 3 sons. 2 daughter-in-laws. 5 grandkids. Whew!
I will go ahead and confess that there is a certain level of craziness when trying to contain and photograph this many people, but it doesn't bother me because there is a beauty in the chaos of a family being together and interacting... loving each other. And yes, we captured all the various family groupings, but the images that I love most are those moments in-between.... the moments when they are just being themselves. The giggles, hugs, talking, snuggling, playing, and running. These are the moments I believe that we should cling to in the midst of the "busy-ness" of life, and I always feels a distinct sense of privilege when I'm welcomed to capture those moments. Those moments are the ones that I want to fill my camera and cover the walls of my home.
The Summers family is special because I have known them for years, and grown up alongside their youngest son, Daniel. They have loved on me, welcomed me into their home, and prayed for me through all kinds of phases and stages of my life. I'm so thankful for the friendship that I've enjoyed, and the best part is that I know that it will continue through many more phases and stages of life. There's nothing quite like a beautifully aged friendship.
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Wow... These pictures came out awesome!
(09.25.09 @ 01:48 PM)