Farm Family Photos

Over the long weekend, I was back in Bonnyville, AB  for my family reunion. While I was home, I had a large portion of my lighting equipment with me and thought it would be a great opportunity to take some portraits. I am pretty familiar with the landscape there, since I did spend more than 20 combined years of my life in the area, so I knew what types of BACKGROUNDS I was would be working with. The best and most surprising part for me was that I was actually very familiar with the subjects as well. I NEVER thought my family would EVER agree to these photos, but I am beyond thrilled and honoured that they went along with my crazy ideas and let me do this.

Uncle Stephen:

We ambushed this little turkey into his photo shoot, but he played along great and I can actually hear his laugh in these.

EXTRA: While I was messing around with the light, he was teasing the cat. He joked that it was just to mess with his son-in-law Tim (whose cat it is).

Uncle Leonard:

I was actually taking photos of a friend by this wood pile when my uncle was walking his new dog (my aunt’s dog). I told him I wanted to take his photo and he did not seem too thrilled with me. I was surprised when he actually walked over and sat down. I shot four frames, but I really did not need to shoot more than that as this moment was perfect.

Mom:

I almost died of shock when my mom did not even put up a fight when I said I wanted to take her photo as well. Since all the siblings were actually around, I told her that I wanted to do all their photos and make trading cards. I put her in the farm house next to the books since my mom loves to read.

Auntie Connie:

Auntie Connie seems to be up for anything. No fight, no hesitation, she just said, “Sure. Where do you want me?”. That is my favourite kind of subject. I put her by the wash basin in the front because it is something I will always remember about this old house and coming in and washing up before tea (something both my aunt and I enjoy).

Uncle Elton:

Uncle Elton was hiding from me this morning. I had to hunt him down while luging all my gear around over my shoulder. I looked crazy. But once I found him, he let me take it, but I knew I had to be quick. While this frame is definitely my uncle, as soon as I put the camera down and said he was done, he giggled his signature uncle Elton giggle. I guess I will keep that part of him a secret. HA!

Thanks to my family for letting me do this. I promise I will not make you do this again. Well at least for the rest of the year.