A Blended Family – Baltimore Style
Just last year, I was called upon to come to Baltimore and photograph a family. Not just one family, it seems, but a family that took it’s shape after the mom had children and found a dad who had children and they came together to form a single family; kinda sounds familiar, doesn’t it, Alice? Well, they didn’t have a maid called Alice and they didn’t have a dog named Tiger nor any of the miriad trivia that surrounded that famous TV Family. But they did have a bit of a mix of the strata that makes up today’s family units. More importantly, they had love for each other.
Family Photos – The First Time
I’ve known this family for a few years and finally had the chance to photograph the entire family together for their Holiday Cards. Most of you know when you have kids, it’s hard to get them to hold still. Well, when you have teenagers, it’s hard to get them to stay home for a photograph. This family was about to send one of their sons to the left coast for the first time. The boys are twins, but very much different; like matter and anti-matter. So, putting the sister in between them was important for the safety of the Universe. I don’t usually shoot up on people as it tends to pull their chins down or you’re looking up their noses. But this was a shot they wanted so I met their needs and suggested the text for their card. I even chose the font. Most of my clients tend to allow me the creative freedom to do such things. Of course, if they have a desired direction, I tend to accompany them and help to make the journey exciting.
Family Photos – The Best Clients
I’ve been photographing this family for about 9 years, now. They have consistently sought me out for my services, not because I’m excellent but because they know how much I care about their needs and how well we work together on the images. Each member of the family has a say in the production of the yearly event. But most important in the entire theme is that everyone is comfortable; with their clothes, the location, and with each other. It is to the point that I feel like a family member. I am honored that they keep calling on me for this function.
