The Details
As a photographer, you get so caught up taking photos of everyone else, that often times you realize you don’t have any images of your own family. So I decided it was time for a shoot with my parents, sister, niece & nephew. Several brain storming sessions & shopping sprees later, we had outfits selected for everyone. For my Mom’s birthday, we drove to Joshua Tree for our own family session. With tripod, teepee & bribery candy in hand, we set out on a little family adventure.
The Location
Joshua Tree is one of my favorite places to shoot. The light & texture of this natural setting feels so dreamy & other worldly. Now, to give you a little back story, my Dad is a perfectionist. You’ll often find us joking about his uber cleanly OCD tendencies. Call me crazy, but for some reason, I decided that a natural desert area surrounded by dirt & dust would be the best setting to take my Dad to. It took the better part of a day, but the drive was well worth it. I couldn’t be happier with how our session turned out or the memories made. And I was super proud of my Dad for letting go of his perfectionist propensity & allowing the day (& dirt) to go as it may.
The Images
Absolutely beautiful Tiffany. Family members look great and very happy. Thank you for sharing your day.
We love Joshua Tree, so scenicly beautiful and very different from home here back east. Enjoy, and say hello to Mike for us…. gb