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Not Missing The Big Changes – Flagstaff Family Photography

I’ve been photographing them for years, and I adore them. This time, Paxton and his mom, Amy, were breezing back through Flagstaff from their home in Missouri en route to a Grand Canyon river trip. Amy wanted to document this moment, with good reason.

Teen Boy in Courtyard Photograph, Family and Kids Portrait Photographer in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography

In the three years since I last saw and photographed him, Paxton had morphed from a cute 11 year old kid into a full-on teenager, yet hadn’t lost any of his charm or kindness. It’s just that now, he’s a badass lacrosse player. Thank goodness he can still do the eyebrow trick and has retained his fantastic laugh.

Teen Boy Laughing in Studio Photograph, Family and Kids Portrait Photographer in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography

His favorite food can be found at Pita Pit in Flagstaff. Naturally, they made a stop there before coming to the studio. Like the last location family session I had with them, we dodged some raindrops and got very lucky with clouds, giving us lovely light in our studio courtyard. 🙂

Teen Boy Smiling, Looking Away from Camera in Courtyard Photograph, Family and Kids Portrait Photographer in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography

Many people procrastinate family portraits between the ages of 5 and 17. I hear the regret in parents’ voices when they talk about this later, as their kids are getting ready to launch.

Teen Boy in Studio Photograph, Family and Kids Portrait Photographer in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography

I wish everyone would be more like Amy and cherish each stage of their kids’ lives, taking time to document and savor them. She knows on a bone-deep level that all of these moments are fleeting. She sees her kids deeply, savoring what makes them unique and loving them fiercely.

I’m the lucky photographer who gets to make the art that helps her hold onto these ever-changing moments.

Custom Commissioned Wall Art, Family and Kids Portrait Photographer in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography
Mother and Teen Son Hugging, Family and Kids Portrait Photographer in Flagstaff, AZ by KDI Photography

Because we were back in the studio again for this session, we decided to pay homage to Paxton’s 5 year old portraits. Check out the before and afters! 👇🏻

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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


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    Keiji Iwai & Kristen Dacey Iwai

    KDI PHOTOGRAPHY

     

    724 N. Humphreys St

    Flagstaff, AZ 86001

     

    Phone

    (928) 779-4151

     

    Hours:

    M - F 9 - 5 by appointment

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