From the book, Envisioning Family, by Tamara Lackey, her client could not have said it better.  

[This testimony is based on a family photo] My children live out their days full of joy, as only children can. On the face of my oldest son I see the joy of confidence of being loved and the belief that he can do anything and be good at it. On my daughter’s face I see the joy of comfort of being held by the man she cherishes most in her life, her daddy. On the face of my youngest, I see the joy of energy, wanting to take on the world and always moving swiftly from one thing to the next. On the faces of myself and my husband and I see the contentment that joy brings when we live life together as a family. We each married our best friend, and we still find joy in that all these years later.  I will always choose to capture my family's moments through photography because these portraits are indelible reminders of a life lived well.  They each tell a story about who we were and where we were headed, and that we were just having a great time living life.

Your BYP Experience:

• Experience– Your BYP experience just as is important as the images.  Remembering how you feel when you see THAT photo on your wall.

• Love – Your family tells a story about love that only your family can tell. I’m here to tell that story through photos.  

• Prep-talk for Parents– Okay, parents.  Be prepared to get a little workout.  You'll soon find out that you won't "pose" for my pictures.  There will be some movements where my goal is for everyone to "fall-in" to that BYP photo.  Basically there will be a lot of squeezing and hugging.  :)

• Let them be, then be engaged – It takes time for them to warm to anyone, so I let them be at first and then put on my BYP charm to win them over. Here's what I ask of you. Do your best not to react to melt downs or stopping a session. If such things happen, we can always take a break. I’ll greet your child at eye-level without my camera. I want them to know that I’m here to have fun with them.

• Down & Dirty – Don’t be scared by this one mom and dad. Do know, I may pick up your child and place him or her on the grass or gravel. Here’s where I need you to trust me that the photo I’ll be taking will blow you away. Who wants a bright orange blanket in the background anyway, right?

• Laughter– Lastly, if you're ready, then I'm ready. Your idea, my idea. Your turn, my turn. This is my method of appearing to give control to the kids. So parents, play along with me!