When my friend/client here (otherwise known as the “Mom with the Big Brown Eyes” and the “Mom of the Kids with the Big Brown Eyes” by my boys) called me to schedule her annual fall session, this was our exchange:
Mom with the Big Brown Eyes: “Daveen, I know you don’t like taking family portraits,” (how is that for client education????) “but, we want them.”
Me: “Okay, but don’t expect me to be happy about doing them.” (just kidding - I was! I just like to sound tough)
Mom with the Kids with the Big Brown Eyes: “Oh, I don’t. Here’s my credit card number.” (She knew enough about me to know that I like to talk tough, but really, deep down, I just like to play hard to get.)
With that exchange now out in the open, let me say that I do really enjoy capturing family fun and interaction and that it is the only version of family portraiture you’ll get from Daveen Photography. So, if you are one of my remaining 2008 clients who have a family session scheduled with me, don’t be let the conversation above scare you!!! 
And, relax already, because it’s going to be fun for both of us!
On a side note: please notice the very well thought out and very pleasing clothing choices. I know Mom with the Kids with the Big Brown Eyes stressed worried alot thought about it, and I wouldn’t have been doing my job if she hadn’t. (I have been know to be very mean firm when it comes to choosing the right clothes for portrait sessions. It just wouldn’t be right if all a parent had to to worry about was whether or not Big Brown Eyes would act natural - that would be too easy!)
Why no more family portraits as part of the sneak peek? They are being saved for the big Christmas Card surprise - Mom with the Big Brown Eyes has a list longer than anyone I know!
Daveen
P.S. Family sessions are generally scheduled with only former clients, but I have been known to be cajoled into doing them if the inquiring client begs really hard.
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So cute! Love the picture that shows Ayden’s missing teeth!! He will never look like that again! I also love Meg’s new haircut!! Their Mom’s bottom half looked great and I am sure the top half was cute too!
Beautiful! I *love* their wardrobe choices, the family shot, everything. The last one is incredible. Love the story behind the shoot too!
This is the cutest family!! The kids have gotten so big since the last pics. Very good subtle fall looks!
BEAUTIFUL!! Love all the color. By the way are you on facebook?
Daveen, I love these. The colours are amazing, clothing choices very perfect and the fun and laughter are wonderful. I love the story too.
That last one is perfect! Love their clothes, so flattering to them and photogenic.
that story is too cute.
okay- these kids are AMAZING. look at those big brown eyes! gorgeous gorgeous- great outfits– good job “mom” with the big brown eyes.
These are great–especially that last one. I just love it!! Hey–consider yourself TAGGED! See my blog for details.
Ahh, these are so great and real. I love the fall feel with the apples.
Oh, these are just great! I love apple picking. That last image…perfection!
these are fantastic. you’re right ‘family fun’ is what you should be calling these sessions. love that last shot.