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.
Beautiful! I love them all and can’t wait to see the rest!
Thanks for all your kind comments, Patrick, and the patience you showed during the shoot. Following around 13 people is no easy feat. We had a great time, and everyone is still talking about how much fun you were to work with!
Angie