i am SUPER LUCKY. just talking about this night puts a smile on my face. i still get all happy over it.
i got to hook up with nichole van and jefra linn while i was in utah. for one evening we sat around nichole’s dinner table surrounding an amazing meal and talked with friends. the meal was not just amazing, it was seriously like the most delicious thing ever. i was like, ummm my family so cant find out about this. salmon smoked on a wood plate? fresh homemade bread and salad dressing? shiver me timbers.
after dinner we drove to an apple orchard and had time to knock out some shots before the sun went down. we all had a mission and as soon as we hit the deck it was like we all took off running. nichole dressed her daughter in a new princess gown. jefra brought her two kidlets. and i brought ALL OF THE PARTY. ive salivated over this place for a few months, knowing i would be there soon my precious.
since i wasnt able to meet a client here, i dragged kellys family and margie with me. nichole and jefra and i also swapped taking some head shotty type stuff for each other.
for today, here are kelly, grant, and cate…in the orchard.
OH MY.. second last one is perfection.. captured.. great job tara..
As previously commented on nicholev’s site……i would give an organ to be able to shoot in this orchard with my two beautiful daughters. LOL LOL LOL Seriously…I so admire your work!!!!!!!
gah!!! i freaking LOVE that meadow…dontcha wish you could just bring it home with you?
what a beautiful setting!!!! Love the shots, as usual Tara. They are amazing.
OH my goodness these are wonderful! WHAT FUN!!!!!!
Oh I really love this magical setting of this Orchard it is awesome and these shots are awesome times 10! ;-)
Everyone has already said everything that I was thinking when I looked at these pictures, so instead of repeating I’ll just say one big DITTO!
OOOOH>>……Do you think Oak Glen looks like that now? Do you take your kids up to Oak Glen? OOOOOHHHHHHHH!
I REALLY love these! Magic.
So I’ve been blog-stalking and just love your stuff!! I live in Utah and just HAVE to ask where that orchard is?!!! I just lOVE it! Is it available to the public?
Gorgeous photos. Just lovely.
these are SO incredible!! it was too much fun watching you get these shots and now seeing what you actually got. you. are. AMAZING! and that evening was amazing! PLEASE let’s do it again. soon! much, much love.
Just looking at these… kind of speechless… I’ve seen literally hundreds of your photos but for some reason these just really touched me… How LUCKY and BLESSED you are to be able to witness and capture small glimpses of the best, most beautiful and sacred thing we have in this life… our families. Just wonderful!
lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee you!
Love the kissing photo with the lines of trees behind. Gave me tingles. What a gorgeous place!
oh my! amazing shots! and there is nothing like a nice evening having dinner with friends. priceless.
Love these! Hello my inspiring friend! Your work is amazing!
you + camera + sweet, sincere folks = MAGIC…………………..you are somethin’ special.
I love the orchard. Good choice of setting. I think i have Kelly’s shirt…in black. Your photos are amazing as always!
THOSE PICS OF YOU ON NICOLE’S BLOG ARE GREAT. YOU LOOK REALLY GOOD.
I’M ANXIOUS TO SEE THIS BLANKET I’VE HEARD OTHERS WRITE ABOUT ON THEIR BLOGS. MY CRAZY LIFE……I PUT MY BOYS DOWN FOR NAP AND HAVE TO READ ABOUT WHAT OTHER ARE DOING…………NO, I DON’T WATCH SOAP OPERAS, I READ THEM!
Oh so beautiful, Tara! I just adore those family shots . . . I so love seeing that orchard through your eyes. I love how every place can look totally different depending on the photographer. It’s what artistic vision is all about!
And seriously, anytime you want dinner, you know where I live! Thanks for such a wonderful time. It was so much fun to hang with guys!
In the 4th photo down, how did you get their eyes to look like marbles?
tara…tara…tara……
one word.
LOVE!
mmm*wah!
i saw some of these on kelly’s blog, so so cute tara!
they are such an adorable family! just gorgeous!
gosh, i so wish #1 that you were closer to chicago, and
#2 that i could have you take photos of my familY!
take care!
tara
these are lovely!!
first photo – the angle is great and love how Dad is standing
fourth photo – love Mom’s expression
sixth photo – favorite, just timeless, fun, happy
These are awesome.. and I saw some photos of you by Nicole and Jefra.. and WOW girl.. you look amazing
Amazing Photos. I just love your work.
what an amazing setting – love these! :)
I have to know what lens you used on these – gorgeous!
AWESOME SHOOT TARA…LOVE every single one of these, favorite is the one lined with trees with the little girl holding her parents hands. You amaze me!
love these shots Tara, that TTV thing looks awesome love the results i gave you, what kind of camera were you using for it??
love your work
Where is that orchard