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Backyard, Park & Beach

COVID can put a real damper on a whole lot of our favorite things, but home and community still rally all the heart feels.  I joined up with this happy, curious crew on a spectacularly gorgeous summer night.  Kate & Jesse radiate joy–no joke, their smiles and engagement with their two boys make everything seem easy and normal.  You know that’s a gift if, in this weird year, two people can summon easy and normal with such aplomb!

Family of 3 and dog in front of a blue house on a sunny day. Boy swings from tree rope.

The backyard offers everything from a garden, hammock, sandbox, to a super cool hex play structure that reminds me of my own childhood!  But not to be outdone by a cozy deck that I would give anything for this year–all of this is an intimate place to connect as a family.  And not to be outdone by a lively beach and park just a hop, skip, and a jump away.   I’ve raised three boys in what I affectionally call a postage-stamp-sized yard, but Lake Wingra and Wingra Park have been like second living rooms to us.  Leo and Miles, I strongly believe, have the best of both worlds with their own cozy space and limitless lake and park!

Family of four and a dog play on a backyard hammock. great for Backyard Family Photos. Dad holds out a palmful of cherry tomatoes and young son reaches for one and opens mouth. great for Backyard Family PhotosMom and toddler son are smiling and playful with each other on colorful hammock in the backyard. Great for Backyard Family PhotosDog licks mom in the backyard while toddler son approaches. backyard family photos

Grandma knows ALL the best sing-song chants & knee bounces to grab smiles!

Grandma playfully leans with grandson as they sing a song. backyard family photos

 

Family of four take walk and wagon ride in the neighborhood. Sunflare is present.

Curlicue slides, swings, and waves bring out smiles.

Dad helps toddler go down a slide at the top. Older preschooler waits for brother's safety at the bottom. Black and white. Mom smiles as she catches her toddler son coming down a curvy slide.Dad smiles as son swings on a swing. Focus on son's blue shoes that are high in the sky. Family of four play on playground equipment at the park.

Watch out for some serious bubble action!

At the beach, Boy blows bubbles at dad who dramatically reacts to a bubble attack.

I mean, c’mon, Madison! You’re just showing off now 🙂 Barefoot at tTenney Beach is just a spectacular way to end a summer night.

Family of four at the beach near sunset. Sailboat on the horizon. Family of four sits in the sand at the beach. They are engaged with each other and smiling.

Interested in your own backyard (and maybe park and beach) family photo session too?  Check out these ideas for an outdoor session this summer and fall.

 

xo,

Jen

 

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