I wanted to share some photos from a recent family session I did with the G family in Wisconsin. I only do family stuff by special commission — I have found that expectations from a family session vary wildly but usually end up centering upon finding the perfect, smiley ‘Christmas card shot.’ And that’s not really me – I do creative lifestyle portraiture, a day in the life of you, and intimate glimpses into the real deal. So when little Drew was checking out the light fixture in fascination while mom and dad snuggle… that’s what I love.

[ for an afternoon of imperfect, perfect portraits, go here ]

Wow, it was so fun to be out in Wisconsin for the week visiting Amy and her family. Here are three photos Amy posted of me from our little nerdy “let’s take pictures together” session at the end of the visit. Her son Drew is one of my new favorite people. He calls me “shay-shel.”

Yesterday I shot Leslie and Josh’s wedding with darling Wisconsin wedding photographer Amy of Ardent Photography.

Happy father’s day one and all.