more family! | Dan & Channelle

Peter has many more siblings than I do. His family is one of those large, loving, loud types that you see on movies where everyone at the dinner table is talking, and the kids are running in and out, and the dogs are barking... and everyone feels so happy and welcomed -- and it's all just a great deal of fun getting together!

Peter's entire family was able to fly or drive in for a Christmas dinner and it was so good seeing the ones that live far away. His older brother, Daniel, and his wife, Channelle, flew in from DC. We don't get to see them very often, so it was special having them here over Christmas. Dan works in military intelligence and Channelle is studying to become a nutritionist. Yes... a spy and a health nut -- the G. family IS cool. ;-) Well, Dan's not really a spy... but he can't exactly tell us details about his job either, so of course I'm intrigued.

They've been married for four years and haven't had any professional photos since their wedding -- so when they asked if I'd be up for doing a quick session during their visit, I happily agreed. However, I came very close to regretting my "yes" when I stepped out of the truck into the ARCTIC that particular morning. This was the coldest session I've shot to date. Holy Buckets!! Don't let the sun fool ya!




It's crazy how much they look alike!





I really, really love the next one of Channelle. I love sun-drenched images any time of the year -- but especially in the winter!







We shot these up in Northport at that same great brick building that I scouted out for Ryan and Sarah's session. I am officially in love with it now. Just look at that awesome vintage 7up sign!





They wanted some playful, funny pics. My poor, frozen brain was about to shut off, so this was all that I was able come up with. ;-) Play leapfrog in the road. That'll be funny!



I recently added a couple of bright, happy, paper parasols to my prop collection and I was so happy for this chance to pull one out. I can't wait to use my pink ones with a couple of little girls this summer. I'm seeing white dresses, a golden wheat field, lots of sun and the pink parasols. Any takers?







I'm glad we decided to pull over for one last stop at the old highway road. Our timing was perfect -- the sun was just peeking above the mountain behind us. I actually like the bleakness of the background. It's not often that I love bleakness in photos, but this time it really worked for us.









Dan and Channelle, it was fun! I'm glad it worked out to shoot these; I'm just sorry it was so cold. You're troopers! Beautiful, highly-photogenic troopers! :-)