Ahhh, what a wonderful family to photograph right here in my own back yard.
The Lockwoods have emerged from a tough year where mom, Renee, was very sick for an extended period last year. Illness can take such a toll on relationships but I could tell that everyone was in a place of gratitude, celebrating Renee’s recovery and the gift of time together.
Getting to spend some time with one another by the lake, a place that is at the heart of our community here – embodying everything we love about Pollock Pines’ beautiful, outdoor lifestyle – was clearly something everyone was on board for on this evening. I loved the connection between sisters Rylee, Grace, and Sydney and how much fun they had together without any prompting, hugging one another so tight that they fell sideways off the rocks they were sitting on. Dad, Robert, meanwhile squeezed Renee so tight that she couldn’t help but break out in big, genuine smiles.
Their handsome dog, Ryder, completed the family portrait, even if he did leave a parting gift (which we doodifully removed as we left.)
My favorite kind of people in one of my favorite places. Good times.
