Estelle Family Photos - Capturing MemoriesThe Estelle Family When I book a family portrait session, I send the client a brief survey asking them a few questions to try to get to know their family before our session.  These questions are important to me in order for me to start creating my vision of the portrait session.  Before each session, I read over the answers on the survey and try to get a feel for each member of the family.  My goal is to try to capture a little piece of who they are in my photographs, as a way for the family to remember important things about this time together. 

I thought that today, instead of describing the session in my own words, I would share a few things that Lisa wrote in her survey.  

"Jordan is 16 and a big sports fan. He is very laid back and easy going."

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16 year old Jordon Father & Son

"Kyra is a social butterfly who makes friends everywhere she goes. She loves to play soccer and will spend 12 hours a day outside if I let her."

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"Kelis is the comedian in the family, always keeping us on our toes . She loves to sing and will make up a song about anything at anytime."

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"Both of the girls adore their big brother."

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"Lester is a musician who loves all professional sports. People are drawn to him and have never met a person that has a bad thing to say about him."

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"He loves to be crazy and embarrass both myself and his daughters with his dancing skills."

Father dancing with his two daughters

"I love music, playing and watching sports, and spending time with my family. I am much more analytical and serious than the rest of my family. I keep everything running smoothly and they help me lighten up and relax."

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"The kids are growing so quickly and time seems to be flying by at a rapid rate."

"We don't get to spend as much time with Jordan as we would like to, and I would like to make sure that we get a photo session in before he goes away to college."

I hope that I was able to capture the true portrait of this gorgeous family.