Parents surprising kids from behind during photos at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallParents surprising kids from behind during photos at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Seriously, y’all! I had so much fun with this family! We captured their sweet moments, their snuggles, sibling connections, and so much more at the Botanical Gardens in Asheville, NC.
When Matt first contacted me about having family photos taken, he said that he had a fun and beautiful group of people he was bringing, and he was 100% right! This gorgeous family was such a blast to be with, that I could have hung out with them all day! Their jokes, their laughter, and their love are all so amazing!
At the start of our photo shoot, we captured a few full family photos. Everyone was quiet and timid for a moment, which is to be expected. I then asked them to share their sweetest smiles with me, followed by sharing the smiles they make when Dad tickles them. This was the perfect opening for this family, as it loosened them all up and made them comfortable right away. They were such rock stars from the very beginning of our session, that I later asked how often they get family photos taken. The response was that the last time they had family photos taken, their youngest was still in Mom’s belly! I could not believe it! This beautiful family is so incredibly natural together, and in front of my camera, that I would never have guessed that!
Later in the session, we captured photos of the kids playing telephone, parents snuggling together on a big rock in the creek, solo shots of the kids, and parents surprising the kids from behind, among more. For every set of photos we took, this family was enthusiastic and so stinking happy to be where they were, in that moment. I truly loved witnessing their happiness being together and enjoying life. It was magical!
We wrapped up our session by playing in the leaves, where everyone was willing to get right in there, and they even ganged up on Mom! It was an amazing way to end our time together, with straight laughter and fun!
Family portrait at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallFamily portrait at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Family laughing together during photos at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallFamily laughing together during photos at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Family of five portrait at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallFamily of five portrait at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Couples photo at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallCouples photo at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall photo of kids and DadBotanical Gardens in Asheville during fall photo of kids and Dad
Mom and kids photo at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallMom and kids photo at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Family walking together during photos at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallFamily walking together during photos at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Parents snuggling near creek at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallParents snuggling near creek at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Siblings portrait at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallSiblings portrait at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
Family family photos at Botanical Gardens in AshevilleFamily family photos at Botanical Gardens in Asheville
Fall family portrait at Botanical Gardens in AshevilleFall family portrait at Botanical Gardens in Asheville
Fall family photo at creek at Botanical Gardens in AshevilleFall family photo at creek at Botanical Gardens in Asheville
Family photos playing in leaves at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fallFamily photos playing in leaves at Botanical Gardens in Asheville during fall
For more fun photos from this Asheville family photographer, click over to Asheville Family Photographer, Botanical Gardens at Asheville | Cohen Family and Asheville Family Photography at The NC Arboretum | White Family.
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