You know those families you meet in life that feel like your very own? The Barr family is mi familia for sure! Gwin bid for my photography package at the Salisbury Academy Kids Bloom Auction (every May, check it out) for a kids' session and family portrait for their Christmas card. Being that they all tan beautifully, she scheduled our shoot in August before their golden skin faded. Yes, people, you can start your Christmas card portraits in the summer, a much slower time of year for me as I'm not a wedding photographer!
It was a gorgeous, sunny, summer day, not too terribly hot or humid, and well before school started so the kids were very playful. And so was I!
After snapping shots of the kids, Charlie got the idea for some golf shots and since many of my best images come from kid's ideas, I was game.
Enjoy the Barr family! If it doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what would.
This was actually our last shot of the day. What a gorgeous family!
What beauties…. I adore these three!
This is Sweet Annabel and if you don't know her, I call her sweet because I've known her two years and have never heard a cruel, cross or snarky word come out of her mouth (and I'm her middle school art teacher and have seen her mostly in a middle school atmosphere… remember middle school, ugh!). She is kind, compassionate, bright and always looks for the silver lining. She's a tremendous volleyball player; keep your eye on this gal.
Such crystal blue eyes….
This is Charlie. Charlie is so funny and sarcastic and once I met dad, Matt, it ALL made sense. Funny! He's also bright, handsome, and athletic. He'll probably be a pro-golfer soon enough so keep your eyes on Charlie Barr, but I could also see him as a politician because he has conviction and doesn't apologize for his views. He'd of course be the "good" kind of politician; he'd get my vote!
and….
Then there was Lucy! Lucy is unlike any baby-of-the-family that I've ever known. Lucy Barr is a leader. She's going to be a CEO or run a huge ministry. She's funny and sarcastic beyond her years, enter her dad, Matt! Again, funny people! Lucy has a smile that lights up a whole room and I've often overheard people comment on her smile and sunny disposition, enter mom, Gwin! Sunny, happy people! I love this kid!
Pure Lucy
Gotta get a black & white in
This is where Charlie tells me to hop on a golf cart…. ever have an 11 year old drive you? It takes trust, people, trust!
But it was worth it for fun golf shots.
keep your eye on the ball….. see it?
skills
Tucker came along for the ride and then they started wrestling, and well, one of my favorite shots EVER!
Let's end our time here with a sweet sister shot. DARLING!!!!
Gwin, I cannot thank you enough for bidding on my package and allowing me to capture your beautiful family! You truly are my sister from another mister, and Matt, my brother from another mother. I love you, Barr family!!!!!
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