Family

It’s not often a photographer is gifted with 55 degree weather in winter, at least not in the Midwest. To take advantage of this beautiful day, I chose to shoot at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens.

Due to technical difficulties (aka baby naps), we started in a race against the sun. We had an hour and a half to get this shoot done so we hit the ground running. Luckily, Lake Katherine holds much beauty in such a small footprint. We didn’t have to travel far for the next scenic backdrop as every turn revealed a new opportunity for memories.

From start to finish, we finished the shoot in 40 minutes. I know, sometimes I impress myself as well! It helps that Gillian and her family hit the mark with strong smiles and fantastic energy. If you’ve ever been to a shoot with a baby, you know the baby calls the shots – not the photographer. Little Theo was a natural however, and he seemed to enjoy all the funny sounds and faces I picked up throughout fatherhood. I’m proud to present the most important thing in this life – family.