The Bates Family

My brother and sister in law flew me to Florida early December to photograph their beautiful family. We wanted to capture a classy, black and white portrait against the palms. We arrived at the beach just as the sun started to set, giving us a variety of sun-filled and pastel colors. There were a surprising number of people on the beach, given the pandemic, but it was beautiful and peaceful nonetheless. I love the photos we were able to capture of their family at this stage. Their daughter holding on tight as she is being carried. The relationship between my brother and his wife. The last frame of them walking to their car after the shoot was finished. I love the in-between, the subtleties, and all the details that tell your story.