“Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well.”-George R.R. Martin
When Mandy contacted me to capture her three kiddos' summer portraits and their family photos, she had asked me for some direction on what type of activity I should capture for their session. I love being able to help clients zero in on these decisions. Why? Our normal day to day life, we assume is boring. But in actuality it is so fun, exciting, and refreshing, really. And sometimes, I feel that when we see these photos we become that outsider and realize our lives are way more cool than we thought. After viewing your photos, you get the chance to pinch yourself and think about what a wonderful life you have. I asked her to think of her favorite summer activity that she and the rest of her family cherish and look forward to. A memory that they will all reminisce on during the dead of winter when everyone is desperately wishing it to be summer again. She shared with me that every Friday summer night they do s'mores around the fire and popcorn in the popcorn popper. What a fun family tradition!! Can I live at her house? I was delighted in spending time with the Deterding family. Just sitting back watching them do their family thing. No direction. No posing. Just them. They were so relaxed. So loving. And genuinely so fun to be around. Mandy and Mark are raising three smart, energetic, and hilarious kids that definitely are enjoying their childhood. Those kiddos are so loved and so cherished. Thank you for being here! This is the Deterding family...
