They wanted a mixture of fun and family in their family portrait. A little silly and a whole lot of family in a beautiful location. So we visited the Maplewood Rose Garden in Rochester for their extended family portrait.
The evening was warm and full of laughs, and me, trying as hard as I could to get the two littles to laugh at me. It was great to see this family play together, and it was great to capture their time together as well.
Enjoy a little bit from their night, and if you’re ready to get your extended family portrait updated - let us know!
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