Parents aren’t supposed to have a favorite child.  And teachers aren’t supposed to have a favorite student.  And I imagine that photographers aren’t supposed to have a favorite client family, but I do.  In 2005 the Landers family was coming to Topsail for a vacation and wanted family portraits made on the beach.  Alyson found my website and the rest is history.  I did my fourth annual session for the family last night at the New Hanover County Arboretum.  It was wonderful to see the family again.  I just wish I had the opportunity to see them more than once a year!

As usual we started with the entire family.  John and Sandra, who started it all, are front and center.  They certainly have a right to be proud of their family.  This is truly one of the nicest groups I have ever worked with.

After the large group picture, we broke into smaller groups.

I really enjoyed my evening with the Landers.  The children were so much fun to work with – and I got lots of hugs.  I just wish they weren’t growing up so quickly.  I hope to see them again next year.