I've been busy recently taking photographs of families. It's a blessing for me to experience a family's dynamic - through the banter, kidding, jokes and laughter in the studio as various combinations of parents, siblings and occasionally "significant others" get added into the mix. 
What's even more telling is the body language. It's wonderful to see that a 13 year old boy is still comfortable putting his arm around his mother or that grown daughters like leaning their heads on their mom's shoulders. 
A husband was eager to put his arm around the waist of his wife. Kissing couples are definitely allowed - and photographed, pursed lips and all.
It's a joy for me to take pictures of families having fun and laughing together. These may not be the photos that end up on the mantel, but they're the ones that are included in their web album for friends and family to see.
I'm learning the families who want to capture special moments together are those who value their family relationships and want to memorialize them - as difficult as it is to get everyone together! The Crosbie family thought the last time they had studio photos taken, the adult children were in grade school. The Ryan family said the last time that son Jack had his picture taken, other than school pictures, was when he was 5 years old. 
So whether it's in my studio or dusting off your own digital camera (or film - oh my!), get busy capturing your own special moments - to make them your own special memories.
For more family photos, look for the Family, Children & Pets albums at bonniekingphotography.com
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