25 May 2021.
The Battle Family
Since starting my photography business, I've been open to documenting anything I've been given the opportunity to in order to figure out where I want to specialize in. For a while, I kept convincing myself that weddings were the ultimate pinnacle--the highest badge of honor a photographer could have. Wedding photographers are AMAZING. I don't think many realize the energy (physical and emotional) it takes to genuinely document such important events. What I used to think were mere "clicks of a camera," have evolved into the knowledge that photographers are SO. MUCH. MORE.
So with all of that being said, this session was pivotal for my business. The culmination of all the sessions I've done thus far, this was the tipping point. Before, during, and after this family session with the Battles, I knew that my heart, in this stage of my life, is for family photography. As I go through the joys and heartaches of parenting on a daily basis, this is where I am best able to serve in the most genuine way. I know how stressful it is getting your littles...and usually husband ;) ready for a photo session. I know how much parents love their children and want to preserve the memories of these days. And all of these things were evidently shown with Mark, Shannon, and their two young kiddos, Mark Jr. (4) and Elia (2).
When I told mama, I wanted to get some shots of just her and her little boy, I swear we both felt it--the rare time that is dedicated to just a mom and one of her kiddos and getting to document that. And seeing Elia with her daddy was just priceless; nothing could go wrong if she was in her daddy's arms.
As parents, we know that our children will never be as small as they are today. My genuine hope is that these documented memories will bring joy not only to Mark and Shannon, but that Mark Jr. and Elia will see the evident love from their mom and dad.
Thank you so much for trusting me with your memories, Battle Family!
