Ilardi Family

Some family sessions seem to unfold perfectly; from the soft evening light, to how the kids played and interacted, to the finding the perfect location. This is how I felt photographing the Ilardi family. Last year, I got to take their pictures and life was different then with a 9 month old that wasn’t up and running yet! Part of capturing a family’s photographs is capturing where they are in the here and now; what life really looks like chasing around an 18 month old and watching a 6 year old explore the nature she is surrounded by.

It’s about connecting everyone in the moment; sharing laughs, tickles, and smiles. This is what I love to do. In those sacred and yet hectic minutes, I often think about what it would be like if I was on the other side of the camera with my family. I am often reminded that life is full of little and big stressors; I believe that getting pictures taken should not be one of those stressful moments. Thank you to the Ilardi family for just being yourselves and allowing me to capture your family!