Mindi and her family came from Kansas for vacation in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. We took portraits at the Frisco Historical Park among the old buildings. The weather looked like it was going to be fine and dandy. Not super freezing, a bit overcast (which I prefer for an outdoor studio type of look and consistent lighting). But then last minute- and by last minute I mean pretty much the moment her four young children stepped out of the car- the wind picked up. And I mean PICKED UP. Like blizzard style, assuming there had been any snow in Summit County at all this year (but that's a whole 'nother story...)
After much bundling in blankets and coats and trying to embrace our adventure, we sought shelter in the old schoolhouse. The kids got to warm up for a bit looking at the old trains, and the oldest Michael tried out my camera for a while (camera strap around the neck, of course).
The kids got a kick out of the old jail cell (below).
Once the kids were all snuggled away back in the van and we managed a few good shots where everyone was looking at the camera and had a look on their face that was passable as content and not crying (Kids! This is how it goes!), we took some good shots of the adults. Turns out kids can keep you from focusing on some good photos of yourselves as a couple. Hope you two enjoy these and had some fun together. I know I did!
