A New Family Photo

Well, we did it! We actually got a decent family picture taken. Actually, a couple of them! We are not the type of family who hires a professional photographer to arrange us perfectly and achieve the perfect shot! Oh No! We are go-for-it-and-do-it-ourself-ers! (can I write that?) This time we went to Governor Dodge State Park right here in Dodgeville. We found a great barn as a backdrop and prayed that the sun would shine long enough for us to get at least one good picture! Jeff set up the tripod, arranged us, set the timer, and ran to his spot! I'd say he got a pretty good shot! This one turned out best and I already have it hanging on our wall!




We really liked this one, too. The spacing is a little off but everyone still looks really great. I guess these days anything goes with photography and it doesn't matter if everybody is perfectly spaced with their best smile. I love how Nate tossed his flip flops off in this one. And how Jake and Alex took the exact same position---without even being told to do so. They look like a pair of bookends holding us all together! This is a fun, unique shot.


And a third shot. The spacing and lighting are really good in this one. We are really grateful Mo could be a part of our family picture this time.

All in all I would say we were pretty successful in achieving what we wanted! All by ourselves---no professionals needed! What do you think? Which photo is your favorite? We'd love to know!