Carousel and Donuts: Lifestyle Session

My friend Tara always does the same thing for her photos. A creature of habit, we do the Bunker Hill Monument and some on their front steps, which are beautiful. Our plan was to do the same this year (though life got in the way and we were never able to schedule it) but I also talked her into this lifestyle session. While I do love the way we do the same place every year because it shows the kids growing and serves as a way to really see the difference every year, I love to mix it up a little too. Her kids are never too excited for photo shoots so it was actually perfect. We did something different and fun and they really got into it, even coming up with their own ideas. We met up at the Boston Public Market, where they got a little snack before we started, some apple cinnamon mini donuts which we then incorporated a few times into the session. I LOVE these types of sessions. Kids of all ages enjoy them and respond well to the laid back feel, the way they can just have fun. That's why even my regular session incorporate some more of the lifestyle feel. The real way to get genuine smiles and capture their true personalities is through fun! Anyway, even our regular sessions never disappoint. We always get some awesome moments. My favorite from last year is below before this year's session. Mom even got it on a large 40"X30" canvas which looks AMAZING in their hallway! Bigger is ALWAYS better when it comes to images on your wall. 

Enjoy!

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