Since we moved (back) to Florida (almost) four years ago, I have had my heart SET on a photo session in an orange grove.
And when I found out that there was a fabulous u-pick grove just north of where my sister lives in southwest florida, it was the perfect afternoon "activity" to throw into our weekend adventure (while visiting her & her boyfriend this past weekend!).
I'm not going to lie - as much as I tell my clients not to stress over their photo sessions - it IS stressful. Or at least it always is for me. Which is why we I don't end up coordinating family sessions for ourselves all that often. ;)
I am so so SOOOO glad that we made the time & effort for this one though!
It's been a treat for me to be on the "client" side of things (somewhat) - and see what my sister put together in the form of "peeks" from our session - I seriously could not be MORE THRILLED with how she captured US, right now. ;)
You can see LOTS more photos from our shoot on my sister's blog - Kimberly Joy Photography - HERE. And there are even a few not shown on the blog, on her facebook fan page HERE.
Towards the end of our afternoon, I grabbed my own camera and snapped a few too - here are just a couple...
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(and my sister, Kimmie & Jereme!)...
We came home with a BIG bucketful of oranges (=Fresh OJ as a bonus the next morning), & TONS of photos that will keep me busy editing for quite a while. AND I can't wait to do it again NEXT orange season.
;)
um, i'm coming down next orange season.
you and your sister are a) gorgeous and b) CRAZY TALENTED!!!!
love these.
LOVE.
xoxo.
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Posted by: Julie | March 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM
okay ... talk about AWESOME. i know i already told you this, but those shots ROCK. and who knew you had TWO awesome SISTERS that rock at photography? your whole family is so talented. also: great job on coordinating your looks - perfect! now i want to come to florida and throw my little people in to an orange grove! :)
Posted by: jenny | March 15, 2012 at 11:34 AM
awesome! beautiful family and photos!
Posted by: jung a | March 15, 2012 at 01:02 PM
Great pictures! Boys must be so much better at sitting still than girls are! My girls are 8, 12 and 14 and I still can't get a good picture of all three. The 14 yr. old thinks that if her head is facing me, her eyes can look in any direction. And she can't get rid of her fake or "facebook" smile. But I will say that they do pose quite well for the cute "scope guys" that work taking pictures on the beach!!
Posted by: Stacey | March 15, 2012 at 01:54 PM
these are awesome.
and now i want oranges. :)
Posted by: emily (justem) | March 15, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Not only that i am enjoy for what you post, but the photos of happy family together. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jem | March 16, 2012 at 02:26 PM
No one can pay to happiness in humas life. I am happy to see a complete and happy family.
Posted by: zeia | March 16, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Hi Susan! Hope you are well. I never got a chance to tell you but I absolutely LOVE all of these photos! One of these days I'm going to have to book a photo shoot with you and your sister! Just have to drive to different parts of the state! You and your family are beautiful!
PS - I love how you coordinated outfits too!
Posted by: AnitaP | April 30, 2012 at 09:29 PM