my wild, active, crazy, fun, wonderful family {Imago Vita Photography}

I had to share of few pictures from our family session with Shannon. We had all kinds of ideas for location and finally ended up doing them around our house and neighbors. Funny…I wanted something really fun and different and turns out we found it in our own backyard. I told Shannon I was not looking for a picture where we were all cute and smiling and sitting still looking at the camera. That would not reflect my family in the slightest. I told her I just wanted to capture a glimpse of what we are like at this stage in life, she did exactly that. We did also incorporate 30 balloons in some of the shots…to celebrate my 30th birthday. I was so uncomfortable when she was taking them, but I think one day I’ll look back grateful I have pictures marking my 30th. Chris asked if I am going to do it with 60 balloons when I am 60. I told him I just might 🙂

I couldn’t be happier with all that Shannon did…thanks Shannon for working hard to ‘freeze’ this stage of life for me. I love them and am so grateful!

Notice Big Brother is hanging from poles…he is not standing in grass! Typical.

This one cracks me up. Biggest Brother running circles around us while Big Brother is hiding behind us.

I wanted to find some big rainbow lolipops, but never did. About 1 hour before the session I found sprinkle covered caramel apples. I think it is fun how they turned out…a bit of fall. The apples tasted nasty though and notice 2 of the boys already lost their shoes.

I only picked a few to post here – leaving some of my favorites on her blog so you have to go visit to see the rest! Obviously, she does a great job with families, but she is phenomenal at weddings. If you are planning a wedding or want some great couple shots you should book her soon before her 2010 calendar is full.

Shannon at Imago Vita Photography