Arlene and Jim planned ahead by scheduling their photo session in early November. They wanted to get some fun images of themselves for their home and also wanted Christmas presents to give their kids. I think photographs make wonderful Christmas gifts because they never go out of style or loose their value. In fact, I find that photographs become more valuable with time. They capture a moment in our lives that will never be again. Arlene was set on an outdoor scene with fall colors and since we’ve had such a spectacular fall this year, it was easy to accommodate her. I found Jim and Arlene to be a delightful couple! I had the best time working with them. I could feel their genuine love and affection for each other and this made my job easy. When I work with families or couples, my shooting style is to get everyone close; holding hands, hugging, kissing, tickling. This is my orientation of family. I push for interaction and it happens when I get everyone in close holding onto each other. I didn’t have to direct Jim and Arlene much. They were all about being close! At the end of the session, both Sara and I got big hugs goodbye. I feel so fortunate that my job allows me to spend time with people like Jim and Arlene and capture a day in their lives.
