riff raff & bugs & deer, oh my!

Kris was open to the forest preserve/field I had in mind … I was so hoping a family would take me up on this location soon before all the wild flowers and tall grasses were gone! I had no idea what an adventure we would be taking … beginning with some interesting characters at the entrance of the forest preserve when my sweet innocent family arrived at our meeting spot.  That wasn’t going to stop us – one with the show!

And then, I’m working with the bravest mama ever who hates bugs, check out what her son found! Not to mention, the mosquitoes were immune to the bug spray we were drenching ourselves in.  It was all good fun – running from mosquitoes and dodging bugs that look like grasshoppers and then launch into what looks like a butterfly! Eew.

But on the other side of the forest was the field I had been dreaming of for a family session … and in my opinion … it was all worth it.This family did not disappoint – just look how beautiful!! These make my heart sing!!

So the whole time we’re taking these pictures … we are surrounded by deer. They were totally watching us, five on our right – four on the left – and one laying down. It never moved. Can you see it? Right in the middle? It was a little cool and a little freaky all at the same time.

I had asked Kris to bring something that we could use as props, something that would reflect what the family enjoys or where they are at in this season of life. So … baseball is huge at their house! (And golf, but this is just supposed to be a peek!) I love how personal this makes their images.

Really great session … loved this. Kris – these images are so beautiful! I know you’ll love the rest too – and great job enduring everything – I knew you wouldn’t regret it!I’ll be in touch soon!