Repeat families are so so special to me.  I love seeing how the kids grow and how their personalities become more defined.  I love watching the bonds and relationships within take on new meaning.  And I love, selfishly, the way it makes me feel when a family choose to come back again 🙂  I’m always excited when they do because in the year or more since I last photographed them, I’ve learned new techniques, honed my skills, and evolved my style.

I photographed the Raup family a couple of years ago, at a time when I was just starting to photograph families after taking a hiatus.  At the time, Everett, the oldest, was in Kindergarten where I teach, and now, Asher is in Kindergarten.  Violet still has her golden curls and is still doted on by her brothers.  We somehow managed to pick the most beautiful evening this November and spent it in the fields at Valley Forge Park.  The colors and sunlight were more than I could have ever dreamed!

I am so thankful for this time spent with the Raup family and for their faith in me as a photographer for their growing family.