A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of meeting the talented Emily Chappell. I came across Emily’s work when I searched on Facebook for a Columbia-area photographer.
All of our family photographers over the years have been so-very-talented, but no one has been local. Until we found Emily!
She was so much fun to work with. So easy- going and relaxed, and she just let the kids be kids.
She asked if I wanted to use any props, and I said no. My boys love to run and play, so they are best captured doing what they do best.
We had a wonderful session with her, and when we saw all the photos, it was immediately clear which photo was the winner for our annual Christmas card!
Earlier that day, Hayes fell and hit a glass-top table and busted his lip. It was pretty ugly. You can see his fat lip in some of these pictures, which is why he keeps poking it out like he’s sad. Poor guy was such a trooper that day.
And Hudson was surprisingly cooperative. He usually sees a camera and takes off and hides behind me. But I think he finally understands that if he just has fun and smiles, it will be a lot easier on everyone.
And Todd and I wanted some pictures together, but it’s hard to relax and take your picture with your husband while your children make a mad dash for the small lake on the other side of the photographer! We did laugh a lot. Clearly!
All photos by the fabulously talented Emily Chappell Photography
Beautiful Erin! I love them all.
So cute Erin! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
These photos are gorgeous and I love how you can see all your personalities 🙂 Merry Christmas to you!
Love your adorable family!
I love the one of your boys in front and you and your husband watching from behind. Cute!
Oh my goodness! These are BEAUTIFUL, Erin.
SO darling! What a great group of photos! They’re all frame-worthy!
what gorgeous photos!!
Such sweet pictures!!
Your family is beautiful! The pictures capture such a fun, relaxed & loving vibe.
Your family is just precious!
I love the laughter! Such sweet pictures of your beautiful family!!
Wonderful, wonderful pictures! You have a beautiful family!!
How adorable! I really want to get our pictures made in the next year. I had hoped this year for our 5-year anniversary, but that totally didn’t happen. There’s always next year, right? Merry Christmas!
Adorable!! Seriously…what wonderful photos!!