Cleveland Museum of Art Family Photos at Sunset

Photos at sunset are my favorite, and when Kalyn told me that's what she really wanted for her family session, I crossed my fingers and toes that we would get an awesome golden glow! Mother Nature sure did deliver. We had the most beautiful spring day to hang out at Wade Oval. 

This little family is so sweet, and there was no shortage of kisses, hand holding, hugs and maybe a few jelly beans. :) Kalyn is a super talented photographer herself, so it was such an honor to document these four! Enjoy the glowy goodness.

The M Family

I don't do a lot of big family sessions because, honestly? They kind of intimidate me. It's a LOT of people to direct for an hour or more. If I'm being totally truthful, I was really nervous going into this session with the M family, but you guys. They blew me away. Everyone was just so darn happy. Happy to be together. Happy to be out enjoying the sunshine (finally!). Happy to be creating photos for the first time in 10 years. What a fantastic family!

You might recognize this lovely family. Belen looks JUST like her brother! So crazy!

Baby Ethan | 5 Months

Let me introduce you to Mr. Serious, also known as baby Ethan. This darling 5-month-old couldn't figure out why he was outside in the chilly weather with a camera in his face but he went along with it, bow tie, cardigan and all. What a sport. :)

I met up with Ethan and his parents on an unseasonably warm November day right in the middle of Wade Oval. (I love that spot. Note to all future clients planning sessions!) Baby Ethan got cuddled and kissed quite a bit. I'm pretty sure his parents loved having an extra excuse to cuddle him. As if they need an excuse!

THAT is the definition of a little man.

The only time Ethan broke his seriousness was when his parents lifted him high in the air. Who wouldn't giggle at that??

You three are beautiful!

The Beal Family

You know those families you admire, even though you're perfectly content with your own? Yeah, that's the Beal family for me. I secretly want to be on the inside of all their jokes because they laugh all the time. It's kind of contagious. Obviously, I had fun documenting this family in one of their most important years yet ... both Sophie and Seth are recent graduates (of college and high school, respectively) and have big things on the horizon. I'm excited to follow along (and maybe sneak into a family function or two every now and then?? ;) )!