The See family came out for family photo session at Rundle Park in Edmonton a little while ago. They are a super nice family, with stunningly beautiful daughters! I felt privledged that they had selected me to capture their family as they approach other phases in their lives. Andrew told me that he wanted family photos with his daughters before they became older and have families of their own. I really thought it was quite sweet.
It really made me think about it though. When kids are little with pig tails, wiggly teeth and Dora (or whoever is fun at the moment) shoes, we are all in a hurry to document them. To make sure we remember every minute of their young lives. But how often do you see professional portraits of families with older children, teeangers, young adults. I really think it's a little sad.
When I was a teenager, and before I owned any professional photography gear, I remember telling my mom that we should have family photos taken with her, my sister Maggie and I. We always thought it was a great idea, but we always seemed to put it off and it never happened.
And now, just like Andrew was trying to prevent with his family, we are all grown and have families of our own. Our moment past quickly and we missed out on having our photos taken. So even if your kids are gangly teenagers and aren't keen to go to movies with you or hold your hand when they are crossing the street, make the time to document this time in their lives. It passes all too quickly.
