Jael DeYoung Photography Blog

Sometimes a great photograph is captured completely by chance or on a whim. Many times though, it takes lots of effort, patience and planning to get the picture of your dreams. That was definitely the case last night. With some creative forethought of our awesome photographer (Jael!!) and a darling little family that was willing to suffer through the cockle burs and bugs that we encountered in our countryside setting, we were able to capture the most amazing images for this self-described wild and crazy family!! They wanted FUN and Jael provided them a double dose. From finding the most picturesque spot for our shoot, to loading, unloading and lugging a love seat through the prairie, we knew that planning for this shoot was going to pay off in a big way. Because we knew our clients wanted to create a happy atmosphere for the shoot, Jael brought silly paper mustaches and funny paper cut-out eye glasses for the kids to use as props. Coupled with that, we had our silly subjects bring brilliant and bright colored socks because we knew they didn’t want just the average portrait-styled family photo. To our surprise, this fun little group also brought funky bow ties for the boys, which they wore with shamelessly, and that made for some awesome pictures that this family will always cherish. Last but not least, we were able to include the four-legged family members for this crew. Even though it took a little patience, the puppies did fantastic. They were just as photogenic as their two-legged brothers and sisters!!

If you’d like to book a themed session for your family that will give you images to cherish for a lifetime, don’t hesitate to call me. Jael is exceptionally creative and can tell a fabulous story through pictures using your loved ones as the subject. I speak from experience, as a longtime client of Jael DeYoung Photography. The money I have spent on images of my family is by far the best investment I have made when it comes to my homes’ decor. When it comes to having pictures made of your kiddos, Jael will not only give you images that will last a lifetime, but she will also provide heart warming memories of “the way they were” that every mom, dad and grandparent longs to have in a frame.

~ Amber