I don’t think I can post this photoshoot without:

1.  Smiling!

2. Sharing the recipe for this photoshoot in step by step fashion.

3.  Feeling overwhelmingly blessed & thankful to be part of an awesome church family.

So let the recipe begin!  You may notice that the ingredient that you must worry about the most is the 1 – year old.  Haha.

 

Recipe:  Family Photoshoot (3-kid version)

by Paula Richwine

INGREDIENTS:

 

Take all of your “ingredients” to a lovely location with lovely fall folliage.

Step 1:  Organize & get everyone’s attention.  Start shooting.  Go fast before the 1 year old realizes what’s happening.

Step 2: Change locations even if you don’t want to. The 1 year old likely needs a change of scenery!

Step 3: Let the 1 year old run and capture the adorableness of the older two.

Step 4: Reintroduce the 1 year old. Start shooting before somebody squeezes someone too tight.

Step 5: Let the 1 year old walk away so she can happily (smilingly) demonstrate her skills to us all.

Step 6: Ok everybody follow the 1 year old.

Step 7: Don’t let the 1 year old fall and then transfer this moment into a wonderful photo opportunity.

Step 8: Yes you guessed it….let’s all walk! Snap, snap, snap away.

Step 9: Incorporate something messy but not TOO messy. Leaves…leaves are the perfect photo mess without embracing actual dirt. Let the 1 year old roam and try to avoid the eating of the leaves.

Step 10: Back to the family shot. Remember, now the 1 year old likes all the running around and leaf-throwing so move quickly before she squirms away.

Step 11: New spot. Encourage all to smile until the 1 year old does something cute….

…like perfectly prop herself on her daddy’s shoulder. Amazing!

Step 12: Lots of praise to the 1 year old. Let those smiles be your solo portrait!

Step 13: Snag some individual shots…

….even when they think its of everyone! (i love her pose!)

Step 14: Set the children free and capture the adults. Quickly before the little ones can get too far away!

Step 15: Unwind!

 

Step 16: Mini cupcakes with frosting for the super sweet & well-behaved kiddos! (not photographed)

 

Thank you guys!  It was a perfect day for photos (unlike the snowy day we had first planned!).  You are a beautiful, amazing family.  You have served & blessed our family beyond words for the past 1 1/2 years we have known you.  I am looking forward to the many more ahead.

With love,

-Paula