We met in the summer sunshine on a Tuesday afternoon, exploiting the last of the happy August flowers.
We laughed, danced, climbed on rocks, played the weird face game, giggled some more, hugged lots.
There were civil debates over who could have a turn holding the reflector, shirtless high-fives, silly slow-mo videos, and then finally, a little tailgate party. We had taken our “We did it!” family portrait selfie and were just standing around, grazing on snacks and sipping flavored Bubblys.
No one was in a hurry to leave – no school, work, camp, or obligations. Just family time.
As I played with Wilder, taking hilarious selfies, I noticed the sky was getting ridiculously beautiful. So, I did something I try not to do. I asked them to humor me and make one more portrait.
Being the sweetest, easy-going, fun group, they said, “Sure! Why not?”
It turned out to be the most stunning portrait of the evening – in a session already full of meaningful, joyful family portraits.
I always look forward to my time with this AMAZING crew. I also get a good night’s sleep because it demands my full attention! But I wake up with a smile on my face, knowing I get to hang out with them.
I’ve been photographing them for a long time, ever since Basil and Wilder were in utero. Do you know these guys? Then, of course, you love them like I do.
Flagstaff Family Portrait Photographer • Flagstaff Maternity Pregnancy Photographer • Flagstaff Newborn Photographer • Flagstaff Child Photographer • Flagstaff Senior Portrait Photographer • Flagstaff Couples Photography
Kristen Dacey Iwai of KDI Photography is a full-time professional portrait photographer based in Flagstaff, Arizona with decades of experience. Making portraits of families, pregnancy, newborns, babies, children, and high school seniors in her downtown studio and on location, she serves clients from Flagstaff, Sedona, Tuba City, Winslow, Payson, Page, Williams, Prescott, Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona
