Mommy & Me Session at Breitbeck Park
I love photographing my friends! The sessions feel so effortless and there’s none of that nervous energy that can sometimes show up for people at the beginning of a session. My friend Morgan was back in her hometown for a month and reached out to me asking for a brand shoot for her online coaching business. But after we scheduled the session, she felt her heart pulling her to scale back on the business for a bit while her boys are so young so she can focus on them and herself. Instead of canceling the photoshoot altogether, she asked if we could do a Mommy and Me session instead. My answer was an enthusiastic “yes, of course!”
We met up at Breitbeck Park on Lake Ontario just in time for some delicious golden hour light. Morgan brought her two sons and her mom (it’s always a smart idea to bring an extra set of hands when you’re dealing with little ones so you can pass off a kiddo as needed). Morgan’s husband is in the military, but they brought along their deployment doll, which has a photo of him, so he could be included in a few of the family pictures.
We also included Morgan’s angel son, Titan, in the photos, represented by a stuffed teddy bear. The photos we captured with Morgan and the bear and the boys and the bear are so precious and meaningful. I truly send anyone going through loss all of my love. I am always happy to include any special items you may have in your photo session, so don’t hesitate to ask!
The entire shoot was so much fun! My favorite thing during a Mommy and Me session (and any family session really) is when everyone can just let loose and get silly. Those truly are the memories that I love to preserve for you, and the ones that will make you smile when you look back years from now. Trust me when I say that this session had plenty of silliness - along with its fair share of ninja poses, dabbing, and belly laughs.
I had a wonderful time catching up with my friend and meeting her boys! If you’re thinking about scheduling a Mommy and Me session, get in touch. I’d be happy to help plan the perfect outing for lasting memories!
PS: Reading this before April 30, 2022? I have mini sessions in Franklin Square Park in Syracuse, NY on that day! Book a time here, and have your own Mommy and Me photos for this Mother’s Day!
