{K} Family...At the Homestead

There are many times I have been really honored to take pictures of someone. This time I had the honor of photographing not only a great family, but at an amazing venue...an old homestead on an original Wyoming ranch. I had to do a little research today (Only because in the hustle and bustle I forgot most of the details) about this ranch. Here is what I found in an online article. "In 1889, the Kirkbrides were given 160 acres by the government when the family moved west." "They came in a wagon, across the country from the East, with a rocking chair in the back of the wagon and $5 to their name." "It has been in the family ever since and has grown into a significantly sized ranch. A few abandoned buildings still stand like withered skeletons on the property - the houses of homesteaders, long gone now." What isn't gone is the legacy that lives on...in this families life!! It was a true Wyoming photography experience...wind, prarie, and a windmill. The only thing thankfully missing was the freezing cold temperatures!! Thanks guys for a great time!!

{N} Family....3rd time's the charm!

These poor kiddos have literally grown up with my photography. They were my first experiments with my new camera and every time we had a chance to visit them, they were forced to participate in a photo session. You can check out the last couple of posts about them here and here I would like to think my skills have improved a bit in the past 4 years...I know their patience has! Thanks so much again for the opportunity to photograph your family! You have become such a sweet part of our lives!