If you follow my blogalicious you may remember this gorgeous family. About 2 1/2 months ago I was there for their reunion with Lance as he returned from a deployment to the Persian Gulf. If you didn’t see the images you are in luck and just need to click here to catch up. I adore the girls and Mom and Dad are pretty awesome, as well. Needless to say, I was thrilled when Lydia asked me If I would be willing to do a family session.
We set a date and only had to change it once. I couldn’t say no when she had a choice between a family session or taking the girls to see Frozen on Ice. That’s a no brainer and I didn’t want to be the bad photographer who kept them from Elsa, Anna, and Olaf (he’s my favorite). We ended up with a perfect desert day.
All I knew was that they like rustic and wanted memories of Fort Bliss. We decided to start at Old Fort Bliss Replica. So many different photo ops at this location. I love finding new areas there and trying new things. Plus, the only thing that I was told by Lance and Lydia is that they like rustic. We are in the perfect location for this style.
This first few shots are my way of getting the family comfortable with me and the camera. It also gives me an idea of what I can and can’t do. I remember how serious little Victoria was at the welcome home ceremony so I had my amazing assistant, Ronya, ready to act like a fool to get her to laugh. It turns out that little miss was ready for the camera and full of personality. Abigail and Shelby are models in the making.
Time to jump to the next spot.
The girls loved the steps.
I wanted to get some group shots with just the girls and then break them up with just Lance and Lydia. They were so cooperative and willing to do just about anything.
Me – “Pretend it’s cold.”
Victoria – “But I’m not cold.”
“How is it possible that out of all the little girls in the whole world…we got the best ones?”
I put Ronya to work to keep the girls entertained while I got some shots with just Lydia and Lance. Not an easy task because this is one tight knit family. I love that they always wanted to be in the photos.
Does anyone else see a resemblance to Ken and Barbie?
They wanted to climb on the logs, too.
It was time to get a each girl individually. I told them to look around and find where they wanted to go for their alone time in front of the camera. We almost had an issue when they all wanted to same spot but we made it work.
Abigail
Shelby
Victoria
As we were heading out to a new location I was able to sneak some more of just Lydia and Lance.
I have no words.
The Franklin Mountains make for a gorgeous backdrop if you get there at the perfect time around sunset. We headed over the Lt. Noel Field to get a few more shots of the family before losing the light. It was back and forth since the sun kept playing peek-a-boo behind the clouds. This is when it became very difficult to choose favorites to share. Love them ALL!
Well, we can see how Victoria feels about this one.
Walk away from me and then act naturally on your way back. Trust me.
This is when we lost the girls. We were done and just let them play and run. I love it!
Perfection.
It’s time to go home!!
This was such a fun session and I am so thankful that I was asked to take them on this journey. The girls were amazing and so patient and cooperative considering how long we were out. You are an amazing family and I know you will be missed here at Bliss. Best of luck to you on your next adventure.
*Thank you, Ronya, for your assistance and humor.
