It's always fun to do a session for friends. We serve together at Lenexa Baptist Church, and  this family is amazing! From their commitments at church to their kids activities to all their teaching jobs and more...I have no idea how they even had time for family photos!

Here are just a few shots from their session.

• Family Photography •

"But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love."

— 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NASB)

It's always a challenge to coordinate an extended family session, so I count it a win when we find a day and time that works for everyone — especially a day with perfect weather and perfect temperatures. To top it off, this Olathe park had the perfect lighting and backdrops for our session.

What a joy it is to photograph three generations at once. Family is a gift, and this family is intentional about treasuring each other. Thank you for letting me document your time together!

• Extended Family Photography •

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
— Romans 12:10 (NIV)

I love it when parents make it a priority to get family photos — no matter their children's age or location!

For this extended family session, we were able to meet at a beautiful new park in Prairie Village, but it might have taken an act of Congress to get all the children and grandchildren in one place. Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit. But this was one of the few days that worked. It helps that they were celebrating birthdays, and even though our session fell on my birthday, I didn't mind one bit, knowing:

A) I would be celebrating with my family on Sunday,
B) This is one of the few times that worked for this family, and

C) I didn't have to come home and make dinner, because I was getting treated to Joe's Kansas City.

I love it when a plan comes together!

• Extended Family Photography •

But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
— 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NASB)