Four generations got together for one photoshoot
Leo and Amy decided to gift Leo's mom a family session with Little Dragan Photography for the holidays. Since they are located in Lodi, we decided to head to Lodi Marsh State National Area. They were looking for a pretty, natural backdrop, and a location where their grandmother wouldn't have to walk too far. I found the Robertson Trailhead had some great spots right off the parking lot, so it was the perfect fit.
Their first outfits were all coordinated with soft whites, blues, and purples. I love that they didn't match exactly, but the colors looked well together.
It's always special to share moments between multiple generations
The highlight of this family photoshoot was definitely getting all four generations together. It was great to see the young and old together and be able to record this moment in time for the family to look back on for even more generations to come. The youngest boy in this session is not even 2 years old, and therefore will likely not remember even taking these photos. He will, however, always be able to be reminded of this time in his life and all these people who love him.
Variety is important during a family photoshoot
During my family sessions, I always try to get a variety of mixed poses, candid moments, and a mixture of all the different familial relationships involved. That often means several mini family photoshoots for different members. We of course had some fun with the star of the show, the 21 month old toddler. Mom might have been panicking a little bit when Dad decided to throw their baby in the air, but he simply thought it was a great time! It can be tricky keeping toddlers happy during long family sessions, especially on a humid Wisconsin day, but this little guy toughed it out and had smiles the whole time!
U Rah Rah Wisconsin! U Rah Rah Wisconsin!
Next up for this family full of UW Madison alumni was an outfit change to show their badger pride. I love that they decided to incorporate this aspect of their lives that bonds them together. I can totally picture these being framed and hung up in a family's basement bar full of sports memorabilia.
Some of the best pictures come at the end of a session
With every session that I do, it seems that the best pictures come at the end. Everyone is feeling warmed up and cozy in front of the camera now, and that makes for some great moments. Right at the end of this family photoshoot, the youngest of the bunch was still smiling and playing. He was basically posing for the camera without us doing any prompts. I also love to capture those candid, natural moments where family members are just interacting together and being themselves. These are usually the photos that families cherish the most.
