They require a little more planning and strategy than some other sessions, but extended family portraits are always worth it!  I can’t say it enough!  Getting everyone in the same place at the same time is no easy feat, especially as families grow and move to new locations.  Schedules are busier than ever, but it makes me so happy every time families pull this off!  Erin and Kelly grew up on their parents beautiful country property in Conneaut, Ohio, and it was the perfect location for us all to spend an evening together, sipping wine as the sun dipped low behind the pond in the back field.  We shared stories, and memories, and so much love and laughter.  Dave and Linda have been married for 37 years, and to think it all started when Dave met Linda at a veterinary office and asked her out on a date!  Almost 4 decades later and they have built such a legacy and family to be proud of.  I think you can just feel the pride and joy that they have in their family when you scroll through these images.

Jackson family, thank you for inviting me to your home and sharing such a joyful evening with me!  I loved our time together, and it was an honor to get to know you all and hear your stories.

Backyard Country Family Session | The Jackson Family | Conneaut OH

Ian is his daddy’s mini-me!!

Kelly and Andy are getting ready to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary!

Occasionally you nail the “everyone look nice and normal” family shot on the FIRST snap!  Hollllaa!!!

Kelly I want your curls.

When your niece requests photos with just her aunt and uncle, you of course have to make her wish come true.

Linda and Dave with their girls!

Papas and their shenanigans ;)

Ian I just wanna smoosh your adorable face!  Gah!

Ian looks like his daddy, but I think Annie looks just like her mama!  Twinsies!

 

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