The Chapmans are a family of five beautiful people who are oh so near and dear to my heart. I always leave sessions with them feeling uplifted and excited to get our moments loaded onto my computer. I came to be their family photographer years ago when their second born, Will, was a newborn, and consistently their sessions stick in my memory as some of the sweetest and most special. As I tell every family, going from 2 to 3 babies is a game changer for a photo shoot. In short, expect nothing but chaos, haha. You’re outnumbered, it’s going to be a circus, there’s no avoiding it. The good thing is, chaos is my favorite to document! It means more reality, and that’s exactly the sweet spot I find the most joy in documenting family life. And the greatest thing about a shoot with the Chapmans, is that Laura and John are always down to roll with the chaos, hence why we consistently capture so many great moments during our sessions. If I could give anyone one tip for a family session, it’s just. keep. smiling. Your kids are probably not going to cooperate 98% of the time and that’s totally expected. But sometimes a child’s cries actually look like a smile on camera, so as long as you’re smiling too, it can be an incredible capture. And if it does indeed translate to look like a crying face, it’s still probably pretty golden. Just lean in. Big thank you to Laura, John, and your three gorgeous babies for just being the best. I truly mean it when I say that our sessions are one of the highlights of my year each year. Big love to y’all!
