People often ask me why I like photographing families. "Isn't it hard?", they ask? "How do you get the kids to smile?" "I could never have the patience for that!,'' they say. For me- it's all about capturing the spirit and collective personality of each family. I don't want to mold anyone into what I imagine to be the best idea for their family- I spend a lot of time observing a families dynamic and interactions to see what would work best for them. In my eyes, there is no perfect pose to strive for- no right, no wrong. It gets as specific as asking myself, 'Is this a standing family or sitting family?' or, 'A giggling or smiling family?'. These things matter because when you (my client) looks at the image hanging on the wall everyday when you get home, I want you to think, "That is so US!".