Extended Family Session in the Greenhouse
I never got around to posting this blog last year so why not now?!
Sam reached out to me many months in advance about setting up this session. I thought it was a wonderful idea and looked forward to the day it finally came. The date arrived and….it rained. When you have so many people scheduled to meet, it’s nearly impossible to reschedule so we looked at some creative options and ended up in the beautiful greenhouse of Reiff’s! I asked Sam some questions about her session. See what she has to say and then check out a bunch of fun favorites from the session!
What was your favorite part about our session together?
All of it! Ive worked with Angie a few times now and its been great each time. She really takes the time to understand what we want and adds some of her own flare too! With this session we had over 20 people including 9 kids and she was extremely accommodating with everyone. Our session was supposed to be outside and of course it rained. It was going to be way too difficult to try and reschedule with everyone so with a few hours before the session we switched to an indoor greenhouse that neither of us had been to before and the pictures turned out amazing! (So FYI anyone looking for a unique backdrop for photos... check out local greenhouses!!)
Do you have a favorite photo from your session? If so, which one?
Honestly there are so many. We were lucky enough to include both my husband's side or the family as well as mine. This is the only time we have ever done anything like this. We have individual family pictures as well as a huge group photo! I'm so glad we did it. I cant wait until my son is older to appreciate memories like this. Life is so short and constantly changing. I will forever cherish the memories at this stage of our lives.
What would be your advice to someone considering booking with AEP?
Do it! Angie is great. The photos are great. Everything is great. Did I mention she's great?
Have we done a session together before? If so, why did you decide to book another?
I have done a mini Christmas session, a maternity session, and a newborn session. I first found Angie when I was looking for a photographer for my maternity shoot. I wanted something that was all inclusive. (I'm typically a sweatpants, no makeup, hair in a bun kinda girl). So I wanted something that I could just show up and look fabulous. I was intrigued by Angie's wardrobe selection and she was able to hook me up with someone to do my hair, and another to do my makeup! She even let us use her studio prior to the photos. Her ability to accommodate exactly what I was looking for is the reason I come back for more!
What is your best advice to other moms regarding this age?
Soak it in. Take your time. Get this pictures done. I feel like especially moms are so used to being behind the camera. Sometimes its hard for moms to get in the pictures if they are always the ones taking them. You'll never get this time back. Go to Angie. Be present and be in the photos and you'll be oh so thankful you did.
Now for the part you came for….the photos!
