The Connely Family – August 11, 2007
I don’t know of any photos more important or more treasured by our clients than family photos whether taken at reunions or at weddings. This was a very small family reunion consisting of three generations that had traveled to the Overland Park area from places as far away as Colorado and Wisconsin. The family consisted of the parents, their five children and their respective families, a total of twenty three people. My associate Kirk worked with me on this session since he has more experience with families than I do and I knew it would turn out great with him directing things.
It was the hottest week we have had here in the Kansas City area so far this summer and even though we got started at 9:00, we probably should have started at 8:00. The photo session took place at Antioch Park which was a very beautiful park but unfortunately, already a little warm even at 9:00 am. The sun was a problem too since it would start shining through the trees just as we had everyone set up and then we would have to move some people around to prevent “hot spots” in the photos. We finished up about 10:00 and by that time it was just downright hot outside and the family was more than ready to head for Oceans of Fun where they planned to spend the rest of the day.
