Last weekend, I had a fun Easter weekend session with this great family over at the U of I Arboretum. I haven’t had many opportunities to work with groups this large (especially with 5 kids under the age of 3!!), and it really went well! Despite the windy, chilly morning (you wouldn’t have guessed that it’s about 41* outside in this shot, would you??), all the kids did great — especially when we were searching for squirrels — and it was a pleasure to meet the extended family of my good friends from church. Thanks for letting me hang out with all of you, and I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! If 25 people leave a comment on this post (click “add a comment” below), the patriarch of this fun family will receive a 5×7 print of this image!
Shannon N. - beautiful family!
Sue - thank you for sharing this beautiful shot with us. Allyson, you have captured a wonderful moment. Your photographic gift is a blessing to all. Some folks(like me)take pictures- others create art. You are a blessing, thank you!
Katey Brattain - What a great family photo of the Shikes! I really like it!
Katey - What a wonderful family photo of the Shikes! Looks great!
RK - They are a pretty good lookin’ bunch, aren’t they? I felt so lucky to be in their presence for the birthday party. 🙂 Great pic, Allyson!
Rhonda - While I feel so lost without my parents, this picture is beatiful and will have deep meaning for many years. The love & closeness was greatly captured!
Linda - What a great family photo!! I’m so proud of all of you for creating such a wonderful photo. Dan & Jennifer, you have a very talented friend!
Charity - What a wonderful family photo of all of you, you all look terrific.
Laura - What a great family photo to cherish for years to come!
julie mchard - Allyson,
It was fun for all of us to….if this photo is an example…can’t wait to see the rest.
j mc
Carrie Hunter - Yep, they are a great family & I’m thrilled to be one of the great aunts! Carrie
Emily - what a gorgeous shot–so many little tykes! 🙂
Maggie - What a great photo of the Shikes!
Martina - Look at how much Olivia is growing and changing! I like the outdoor shot!
Maria Hanson - Beautiful family!
Holly - Oh, I have to leave a comment for the S family! I showed cattle with (or against?) them for many years. 🙂
Kim Gudeman - Wow, your whole family is so good-looking! And I love the dress you settled on for Livy! Great job Allyson.
Merlene - Dan and Jennifer,
I loved this picture of the Shike family. this is a great pose and arrangements of the family unites. easy to see who belongs to who. great job
Dawn - Wow! What a beautiful family…you can just feel their love for each other through the picture. And you got them all to look at you…hooray! Great job!
Kati - Way to capture this meaningful family shot!
Tracy - Wow, I guess my cousins can clean up nicely!!! Just teasing! 🙂 It’s a wonderful family picture!
Jessica - This is an adorable picture! All the kids are even looking the same way!
Lisa Kennedy - This photo is great! I’m sure everyone will enjoy viewing this for years to come.
Robin - Great picture!
Christy Lee - Beautiful photo!! And, a beautiful family! 🙂
Jennifer - Great job Allyson! Wow! I am impressed – you got it!