It’s kind of strange really. Of the thousands and thousands of photographs I’ve taken over the years, we’ve never had photos taken of our family. You know…from like…a real photographer. Our friend Kelly @ Daphne Photo Studio shoots photos of families all the time – this time, it was ours.
It felt awkward to me. I’ve hidden behind the camera so much that I don’t really know how to act – how to stand – how to smile – or where to put my hands when the lens is pointed in my direction. Oh, the turmoil I’ve caused others as an image sniper.
What the camera doesn’t know is that I forced my broken foot into a normal shoe and hobbled about without my crutches to appear at least somewhat normal. Something about wearing a goofy looking boot would have been a bad contrast. The pain we endure for vanity.
Sometimes you just need a grape in the middle of your model session. Have to keep that energy up.
Quick! Change clothes! Switch Location! Praise Jesus. Something to lean against.
Sheesh…my wife is gorgeous.
Dear Family members…you know what you’re getting for Christmas.
You have a beautiful family and your photographer did a great job capturing these moments. I don’t know why it’s so tough to nail yourself down and take family photos. We’re terrible about doing that as well. We might only have 1 or 2 actual family photo shoots we’ve done through the years. I’m hoping to do another one in a few weeks with a photographer friend of mine.
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Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family and I am sure the family members will very happy with their gift
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Gorgeous!
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Fantastic photos, a Beautiful family.
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What a beautiful family!
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Gorgeous shots! What sweet family memories. Love the mix of family with architectural elements. Nice!
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Gorgeous family!!
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aww! Really nice pictures!
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Finn is you’re twinkie
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These are really great. I love the one of the four of you walking away on the bridge.
PS, I’m also very awkward in front of the camera. It’s so much nicer to be behind it.
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Great photos!!!
I, too, am super awkward in front of the camera! Don’t feel bad!
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A big ol’ collective ‘awwwww’!
These are beautiful. Allison is beautiful. Finn is beautiful. Ava is beautiful. You are a lucky man.
Kelly did a great job, as usual.
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The last line made me laugh!
You have a precious family.
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great pictures of a beautiful family!!
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Gorgeous family and great pictures!
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Love it! Your family is so sweet!
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L.O.V.E. the pictures. Seems to me you were all captured perfectly!
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Lovely pics of a lovely family. So much to thank God for
P.S. I know exactly what you mean re: feeling awkward in front of the camera instead of being behind it
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Great photos! And your kids are absolutely adorable.
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Beautiful!!!!
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They turned out awesome. Such a beautiful family.
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Your family is so beautiful and it is so obvious that you love them so much. You are a great man of God!
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what a handsome bunch you are! photos capture so many wonderful memories, you’ll treasure these always. God bless.
praying you continue to heal more each day.
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Love love love! the one of you tickling you sons tummy. That needs to be on a billboard every where for all dads to see!
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What a darling family! You are all just precious! Thanks for sharing…
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Great pics, Ryan! Sheesh–Finn is getting so big!
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Beautiful!
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These are so lovely. What a beautiful family.
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Just Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your family and yes your all beautiful. Mary
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You have a beautiful family.
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Stunning shots!! You have a beautiful family!!
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Just plain beautiful.
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Awesome pictures.
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So glad to be the first to take your family photos
Thanks for having me!!
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I love, love, love those pictures! What a beautiful family. You are certainly very blessed.
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Great pictures! The girls are very pretty, the boys very suave and handsome. The “Something to lean against” comment about had me rolling on the floor laughing. I’m sure the pain your in is not funny, but that whole blurb was. Great family! Love ya guys!
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Your family is so incredibly gorgeous!
I’m so sorry about your foot! That stinks.
These pictures are amazing, though. You all are seriously good looking. I know life is not all about “good looks”, but…handsome people are fun to look at.
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What gorgeous photos and sweet, wonderful memories to capture
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Hey Ryan! You have a gorgeous family and the photographer captured you guys perfectly. I hope your leg heals quickly!
~Paris
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so neat! We just had our 1st outdoor family session done too…only my kids are 14 and 17 now! I made it just before my daughter turns 18 because it’s been on the list of things to do for that long. I love your pics. Everybody looks casual, but gorgeous.
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Gorgeous photos! Your little Ava is growing so quickly, as is Finn…and they’re both so adorable!
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These are absolutely lovely. I think you just inadvertently kicked my husband in the butt because I showed these to him and now he wants to take family photos. Do you know how long I’ve been trying to get that man to take family photos?! You are my hero.
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Wonderful pictures of a beautiful young family. I recently discovered your site via Pioneer Woman’s site and really enjoy visiting. Thank you for sharing with us!
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Kelly did a great job. I agree with everyone who commented before me: you have a gorgeous family. Kids are adorable! Is that a clip-on tie Finn’s rockin? My brother went through a phase when he was 5ish where all he would wear was a short-sleeved shirt and a clip on tie. Even to Disneyworld! I saw Allison and the kids one time in Target’s dressing room but I was too nervous to say hello, she might think I’m a stalker. “Hi, I read your husband’s blog, blah blah blah.” Totally creepy. But these portraits are great. How’s the foot healing?
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What amazing pictures! Your family is gorgeous. I can’t believe how much your kiddos have grown in the past year+ that I’ve been reading your blog.
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