Posts tagged family photo
The First Steps in a Journey

My first memory of Miri was seeing her push her single buggy past my home on her regular strolls with her husband. Little did I know soon she’d have a double-stroller, and they’d one day make my home/studio the destination to capture her beautiful family.

She began talking to me about a session soon after the birth of her second. She came to the studio to check out the artwork in person, and talk through all our options. As he neared his first birthday, she was ready, and so were her kiddos, with their beaming smiles.

I know it can be intimidating, bringing littles, hoping it works out. This was the day after the time change, so they were already in their “witching hour,” and naps hadn’t been successful. But when our goal is focused, rather than our goal just being to make them perform for an hour, then we can put our energy into nailing what we need, and stop shooting at the first signs of angst.

We shot the first images on the trails in the woods behind the studio, and then ran to the front of the house to chase the sun for individuals of the kids.

Miri had the perfect space for her collection. We had a great time exploring the different sizing and configuration options.

She loved the funky vibe of the square prints, but wanted a touch more room and emphasis on the whole family. These will be matte floating metals.

Next? I send to print, and then head over there to install them! I can’t wait to see them up. A journey worth every step.

ClientsRachel Linkwaldfamily, family photography, family photo, atlanta family photographer, gallery, gallery design, home gallery, photoshop, photography, photography compound, photographic prints, photographer, print photography, photoshoot syling, Jewish, jewish photographer, jewish familyComment
Together, Not Together

If there’s only one thing I can gift my kids, for them to pass down to future generations, it is this.

Time is precious, we’re all changing so quickly. The opportunity to mark this time is now.

My sister and her family were in the country for the first time in a year and a half. I had been aching to have this. Getting everyone in the studio simultaneously would have been a challenge. Instead, I booked everyone in slots over the course of two days. Each unit was able to select their favorite version of themselves, and then I combined them into one piece.

This also gave me the ability to create subset groupings, to gift for Chanukkah. (Not so much a surprise…)

I’m feeling how critical family is. This moment won’t live on, but this piece of artwork for my home will.

PersonalRachel Linkwaldfamily, family photography, family photo, atlanta family photographer, studio photography, studio, home studio, atlanta studio photography, generational art, generationsComment
Bat Mitzvah, Milestones Together

I think most people who know me, know I (and my family) am friends with this family.

But did you know I was their photographer first?

They hired me for a family session, the gallery wrap still stands on their mantle (soon to be replaced by one from this session!!) We didn’t know each other prior, but hit it off instantly. By the end of the session, they were urging me to move to their neighborhood, and join a women’s trip to Israel.

And the rest, they say, is history.

This is my fourth session with the Kahn family. But more than that, this is five years of amazing friendship. From family trips to mad cocktail experiments, we’ve been such a match.

But let’s get to the point of it all. Naomi. While I’m obviously fond of the parents, our daughters are fond of each other. Watching their friendship blossom through the years has been so lovely to watch. And now this beautiful and thoughtful girl has reached Bat Mitzvah, and we are so delighted to celebrate her.

She’s polite, and radiant, and so good with her brothers.

Speaking of brothers… Yosef needed a moment. He had us in absolute stitched the entire session.

Mazal tov to the Kahn family! May we have only Simchas!

Behind the scenes

ClientsRachel Linkwaldbat mitzvah, family photography, atlanta photographer, family photo, family, atlanta family photographerComment
They Smile, You Smile

I LOVE WHEN THIS FAMILY COMES TO THE STUDIO!!!!

This is the second year creating a family image for their holiday card. They are just straight up models. The come in, stand with ease, connect to one another, and then flash some megawatt smiles. Boom.

And then we sit around, chilling, chatting, talking about vacation plans. We probably spend more time hanging out than actually shooting. Because, trust me, you want to hang out with the Kosoff family. You don’t want them to leave. All of them equally. The kids are just as relaxed and engaging as the adults.

Do I still have their photo on the mantel? Why yes, yes I do. Because looking at their card is a guaranteed smile, every time.

ClientsRachel Linkwaldfamily, family photography, atlanta, atllanta photographer, holiday cards, family photoComment