Sally Clark Photography » Family

{ the graff family }

sally — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:59:28 +0000

It is quite an honor when a talented photographer calls to have their family portraits taken. So often, photographers are the last ones in front of the camera. Many of us are either preserving memories with our cameras or are taking a break from holding a camera. It is so important to take the time and make the investment in having pictures taken and memories preserved. Life is fleeting and the images we have of our children and family are so much more than beautiful art. They provide memories in the best of times, but also when life takes unexpected turns. It is important to make the time, save the money and find someone you love to create images that will last a lifetime. Mary Elizabeth Graff called me for just that reason. She is always behind her camera creating beautiful images for other people … it was a joy to create images for her and her family. Take a peek at her gorgeous boys …

{ isaac & stephana }

sally — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:04:12 +0000

Isaac is a big brother now. If you have been following my blog, you’ll remember Stephana, the adorable little girl that Isaac’s family adopted from Haiti. Stephana joined Isaac a little sooner than expected, due to the devastating earthquake in Haiti this past January. It has been a delight to watch as Stephana adapts to her new family and home … she is definitely coming out of her shell (and is completely in love with her big brother). I am posting a couple sneak peeks here, but will continue the story over on my Lenses of Love blog … dedicated to giving the gift of photography to others. So click on over to see even more images of Isaac and Stephana!

{ eli }

sally — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:46:48 +0000

This is one of the first family sessions I had after returning from Santa Barbara … and I loved every minute of it! I love spending time with families. It is a gift each family shares with me … a little sliver of time never to be regained, but to be treasured forever with beautiful images. Eli’s Mom and Dad love this little guy so much and he was a delight to hang with. I love, love, love this age. Perhaps because I am in the midst of it with my own daughter, or perhaps because toddlers this age are just yummy and hysterical and fun to be around. I loved seeing the world through Eli’s eyes, and I know you will, too!

{ first day of school }

sally — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:18:37 +0000

My son, Decker, is off for his first day of second-grade today. And if Facebook is a good barometer, most children are now back in school. His elementary school is one place I love sending him. I know he is learning and growing and becoming a passionate learner and a compassionate human being. I feel very grateful today to be sending him to a place that values independent, deep thinking. If last year is any indication of how this year will go, I am so excited for him! His younger sisters and I walked him to school. Ridley (5) will be starting kindergarten on Wednesday (so more first day pics to come … maybe with a blurry lens from a few tears) and felt a little sad when dropping him off. She wanted to hold his hand on the way and got in a few hugs before the bell rang. Without further ado …

I’d like to say I’m off for a nap, but a 5-year-old and almost-2-year-old await!

{ layton & fiona }

sally — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:17:49 +0000

My poor husband. Every time I come home from a session I fret about getting enough good pictures. I’ve done this since I started the business a year ago. While the feeling has somewhat diminished, it hasn’t gone away. So his first response is always, “Go download and look at your stuff.” This session was no different. so I was so pleased when I opened up my files and found some absolutely adorable pictures! These two kiddos are my Mom’s best friends grandkids (did you follow that?) So darling. I’m starting with my new favorite family photo:

Big brother, Layton …

(his more serious side)

Feisty Fiona (a girl after my own heart … which is why there are more pictures of her for mom. And she didn’t move quite as fast as big brother)

and one more to make you go, “Awww…”