Heather Huie 4/15/24 Heather Huie 4/15/24

Kansas City Family Trip

Traveling from New York to Kansas City to visit our friends and their three children was an exciting journey. The miles passed by as we crossed state lines, finally arriving in Kansas City to reunite with our dear friends. Laughter and joy filled the air as we shared stories and made memories together. Our visit was marked by playful antics and cherished moments, reaffirming the enduring friendship that connects us. As we said goodbye, we left with hearts full of memories until the next time we meet.

Visiting the sunflower fields in Kansas City was a delightful experience. Walking through endless rows of vibrant yellow blooms stretching towards the sky, we were surrounded by a sea of golden petals dancing in the gentle breeze. The earthy scent of sun-kissed soil filled the air, mingling with the sweet fragrance of the flowers. With each step, we were captivated by the beauty of nature's masterpiece, the sunflowers standing tall like sentinels of summer. Amidst the vast expanse of blooms, we found tranquility and joy, losing ourselves in the simple pleasure of being amidst such natural splendor. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the fields, we carried with us the memory of this serene and enchanting experience in the heartland.

Observing our kids playing with our friends' children is simply wonderful. Their laughter and shared adventures create lasting memories and strengthen bonds. Seeing them interact brings back memories of our own childhood and reminds us of the beauty in simple moments. It's a joy to watch them forge friendships and create memories together, highlighting the magic of childhood and the power of connection.

Heather Huie 5/6/17 Heather Huie 5/6/17

Zarit's Family Session in Long Island, NY

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I love photographing this sweet family and have been lucky to get to shoot them throughout the years! Watching their little girls grow up in the photos is so much fun. They have such a fun and sweet bond and I’ve always clicked with them. This session was great because it was a balmy New York evening and then sun was just starting to set. We went for a nature walk and kept the everything really light and fun. With little kiddos especially, I prefer to keep things moving and active instead of trying to get them to pose or hold still for traditional portraits. Also, I feel like you get a much more wholistic sense of their personalities when we allow them to stay on the move and do fun stuff together!

Zarit had a great idea to do paint guns after we got the “clean” shots and of course I was on board! I haven’t used them before but I’ll admit I was a little jealous because they looked like SO much fun. I could see the girls eyes just lighting up as soon as they were getting unwrapped and I knew then that we were in for a treat!

Shortly after, the paint started flying. The whole family had a fun and wild paint gun war and they just kept laughing and laughing. I loved the paint colors they picked out and how fun their clothes popped against the golden light! I think one of my favorite parts of the session was once they were all out of paint and about to leave (the girls were excited to head out for their promised ice-cream outing since they behaved) they went out and sat on the dock together. They sat with their arms over each other (totally un-posed) and just giggled and whispered together like the adults didn’t matter at all. They watched the bugs zoom over the surface of the water and tried to make splashes even though their legs wouldn’t reach— how sweet! It reminded me of my own childhood, sitting out my the water as the summer sun set when everything seemed possible. I love watching the world through kid’s eyes again like this and it’s definitely my favorite part of doing family sessions.