On-Location Family Photography | Patrick Rogers Photography

Jul 29
Sudbury Truck Day!

It’s been over a week since the Goodnow Library hosted Sudbury’s Truck Day, but I can’t stop thinking about it! I mean, how often can little kids (and the little kids inside all of us) sit in a bulldozer and play with the controls, or talk to a fireman about how exciting their job is, or sit in a police car (without handcuffs on, that is)?!
It was so much fun not only to be there (I volunteered my photographic services, as well as helped with parking), but to see the excitement on all the kid’s faces!
I was really happy with several of the photos (very few of which I have posted here, out of respect to the privacy of the families), and I am already looking forward to next year!!

Jul 20
Sneak Peek–We’re Going to the WEEEE!!!

Douglas is a genius! I met him and his family last weekend, where I was asked to photograph the family spending time together in the morning (where he was ecstatic to show off his new “Big Boy” bed!), then we planned walk down to the place with the swings and slides and stuff. Most of us refer to this as a park, but Douglas, in his wisdom, refers to it more appropriately as a “Weeee!”
I propose we take his lead, what do you say?! Everyone should call it a Weee! I mean, it’s so much fun, right?!
I love going to the Weee! with kids like Douglas! He had so much fun swinging and sliding and playing with his dad. Hopefully next time, we can go in the morning or in the evening when it’s not so hot.
This is just a sneak peek, the rest of the photos will be done and posted soon.

Jun 15
Sneak Peek–A Family Shoot on the Cape

This group of 13 folks traveled all the way from Canada and Arizona to get together for about a week, to celebrate their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary (congratulations!). Considering how rarely they are all in the same place, they wanted to get photos of this reunion.

It was a really fun to watch dad and daughter bury mom in the sand, then turn around to see cousins building sand castles, then (and this was one of my favorite moments) watch one of the uncles bring a small crab out of the ocean and show everyone. Most of the kids just looked. One was bold enough to touch its back. But the littlest girl just looked silently, then after a few moments, spat her tongue out of her mouth and said “blech!!” It was so cute!

Working with these folks was such a treat! They were one of the most helpful groups I’ve worked with. When I was photographing the kids, grandma was happy to stand behind me and get their attention, and several times throughout the day, people called me over to capture a different moment. I am not sure I would have gotten that moment with the crab without their help!

The weather was great, the folks were kind and fun, and the water was the perfect temperature (I had to stand knee deep in it while wearing my pants and shoes and socks to get some of these shots)! Thanks for letting me photograph such a great time on the beach!

This is just a sneak peek. The rest of the photos will be posted in the next couple weeks.