There’s something special about photographing my own family members. First, I get to turn it into a family affair, which means husband and three kids come along and serve as my assistants, since I can’t afford to bribe anyone else to do that job. In fact, my littlest one jumped at the chance to assist. She asked me “what do I do?” I told her to carry my gear. She then took both bags and gave them to daddy. Now that’s a leader in the making. 
My super adorable niece is a true Chao-she just eats and eats and eats, and thankfully, mom came prepared with LOTS of blueberries. In fact, I usually wrap up my shoots when baby is done but in this case, Dad (my brother), started breaking down much sooner because his tummy was growling. Here’s where my assistant came to the rescue with her off key rendition of “You Belong With Me.” That cracked a smile or two. And my sister in law has the best sense of humor…ever.
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