Jane and Ed: Family Portraits With a Twist
You tell me. Does this picture tell the story of a high school senior, or what? I love it!
So when Jane asked me to shoot this year’s installment of family portraits, well, I felt a little pressure. I don’t really do portraits, at least not in the traditional sense. But I felt honored at the opportunity to keep their family tradition going and give them some decent group shots, pictures that would show the relative growth of the young generation, but I also knew I couldn’t deviate from my un-portrait style too far. Plus, my main goal was for the family to have such a good time, and have such a good time watching the slide show, that they’d remember this photo shoot for the rest of their lives.
The kids might remember it for the sore feet they got from jumping! In any case, I thought the shoot was really fun, and I hope it lives up to the tradition! Thank you SO much, Jane and Ed, for having faith in me and letting me add to your portrait tradition by bringing some lifestyle pictures into the mix!
The children loved the playhouse in their grandparents’ backyard when they were little. It’s a little small now. (I love this Alice-in-Wonderland shot!)
What a nice-looking family.
I tried to give each one of the teenagers a cool shot — something I would have liked when I was that age. This is his GQ look, toned in the style we’re seeing in magazines these days — the washed out look that gives it a classic touch.
She’s the first one of the grandchildren going away to college this year. I wanted a bold, ubermodern tone for her to bring out all her accessories — the earrings, the jacket, the headband. So cool. She’s gorgeous!
The reason I chose the song I did is because of this picture. I asked the kids to vote on which one of them was the most reserved. They couldn’t do it, agreeing that they all had very outgoing personalities. (I wanted everybody jumping except for the one who was most reserved. In the end, I picked the one who seemed the least reserved to play that part.) The little discussion we had about their personalities led me to the conclusion that they’d all love a fun, upbeat song.
I love her eyes!
Their slide show is private, but if you know Jane and Ed and would like to see it, just give them a call!
Jane called me this morning looking for my e-mail address - she was so excited for me to see these pictures. I am as truly moved as she was. You captured us all so very well…you even caught Pete laughing!
Thank you so very much Julie - only problem is I now have that song stuck in my head! Love that too.
Comment by Carol Riggi — July 13, 2007 @ 7:44 am
Haaaaa….the senior guy picture is so awesome - love it! And the playhouse shot - that is great!
Comment by Jill Higgins — July 15, 2007 @ 1:00 pm