Category: Family

Day-in-the-life Family Photo Session at the Green City Market with the Ponzio’s

The Ponzios, who I’ve had the joy of photographing for many years now,  wanted something different this year for their family photos, so rather than going the traditional route, we opted for a day-in-the-life session.  The location Kimi choose was a well-visited spot by her husband Michael, a professional chef, who used to stop by the Green City Market every weekend to pick up fresh, local ingredients for his recipes at the restaurant.

I loved the idea, so after snapping some fun candids of the kids at play, we walked down to the stalls and took in the sights and smells.  It was so cute to see the boys examining the offerings.  When we spotted a carnitas stand, we all agreed we had to stop. Yummm!  It was definitely the best carnitas taco I’ve ever had, stuffed full of marinated pork, topped with shredded cabbage and drizzled with crema. My mouth is watering right now just remembering the flavor.

Kimi found her favorite fall arrangements–pumpkin tree bunches  (yes, there is such a thing), Oliver went on sale for a minute for $5 dollars, before being snatched up quickly by his devoted father, and little Michael showed his strength, lifting butternut squash like a dumbbell. It was a perfect morning making new memories and enjoying our beautiful Fall.

Scroll down below to see all the pictures from the lovely morning.  Interested in booking your own day-in-the-life session?  Contact me here, call 402-304-4057 or email to maggie@rifeponcephotography.com

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This cutie pie…can’t get enough of those cheeks.

 

Love an affectionate Dad.

 

 

 

Chef in training.

Ordering carnitas!  Yummmm!!! Soooo tasty 🙂

Little Michael, determined to move this trailer.

I met the Brown’s last year when Rachel asked me to photograph the family for the first time.  I was delighted when she emailed to schedule another session this year.  We met at the Sheridan Shore Yacht Club on a perfect late summer day.

Rachel has amazing taste and had Oliver and Julianne perfectly and appropriately styled with boat shoes, cream sweaters, and the most adorable haircuts.

It was so much fun to see and hang with the family again.  We explored the area, looked for spiders, jumped from trees, and literally ran in circles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes you have to let boys be boys.  With three in the Trowbridge family, Christine and Zach opted to let theirs run loose, encouraging their playful, rambunctious behavior. I love shooting fun family photos for the chance to channel my inner kid. We jumped, we rolled, we tossed leaves, we spun, we collapsed.  It was the best!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the Dvoraks said they wanted pictures of the kids playing rather than traditional posed portraits, they were speaking my language!  I love candid family photography–capturing those real smiles that come from amusement and joy rather than me telling them to say “cheese.”

We had a ball hanging out in their front yard for an hour, letting the kids play tag and enjoying the unseasonably warm weather.  It was a perfect, relaxing Sunday morning shoot for us all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slaying Dragons and talking Puss n’ Boots in these Western Springs family photos

I love taking the Quinns family photos every year! Their kids have me in fits the whole time. It’s pretty much an hour of us playing. I get to be a goof while they run in circles and make ridiculous faces at me.   They’re so vibrant and fun. It’s basically a chance for me to just be a kid again, playing tag, pretending to fight dragons, or recounting our favorite moments from Puss and Boots and Frozen.

For those interested in booking a family shoot for the upcoming holiday season, I still have openings available, though weekends are booking up fast! Call at 402-304-4057 or email me at maggie@rifeponcephotography.com to book your fall family photoshoot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The years of wonder, before awareness takes over before they know what it means to be cool; when all is new and everything is an adventure. They’re full of curiosity and raw emotion. Smiles may turn to frowns in a split second, laughter to sobs. These years, when plans unravel and spontaneity rules, these are my favorite. They’re candid, silly, and wonderful to photograph.

I’ve taken Alex’s picture on three prior occasions, but I loved this last session most of all. He was so active and fun. In his features, now more distinct, I saw his momma’s eyes, and his mannerisms often mimicked his Dad. We spent nearly an hour together, letting Alex run the show. Directions were futile, instead we just played, and let Alex be Alex.

To find out more about a lifestyle family photos, please contact me at maggie@rifeponcephotography.com or 402-304-4057.