Working with Family

My daughter, Ashley, came to visit me last week.  She was here to see her father who’s been in the hospital for a while.  Ashley also came to check on me.  Both she and my mother-in-law arrived on the same day.  They came to offer support to me as well.  All three of us are photographers.  I’m proud of both of their accomplishments.  My mother-in-law has been shooting for a few years, and Ashley has been shooting for over 8 years.  Ashley is also a sewist, and has created some remarkable pieces.  Her blog and Instagram are the “Introvert Stylist”.  

Ashley brought some of her pieces with her for a photo shoot.  She needed some content for her blog.  I haven’t had anyone in front of my camera since the first Saturday in January other than myself.  Part of me wants to do a session, but the other part doesn’t feel as if I have the energy to complete a session.  Having a loved one in the hospital is mentally and physically draining.  Being able to work with people who understand my mental state was a blessing.  It was great working with my mother-in-law and my kid.

In our first session, Ashley wore the skirt, jacket, and shirt that she made.  Let me tell you that she looked amazing!  I am so proud of the work that she’s done, and is doing.  The sky was overcast, and the light was nice and even.  Also, it had been raining, and I didn’t want to bring my lights outside.  My mother-in-law and I took turns capturing the images that Ashley wanted.  It was a great distraction, and a beautiful time spent with family.

Shirt: Simplicity 1325

Skirt: Simplicity 8301

Jacket: @mimigstyle Simplicity 8174

Headwrap: @yougonatural