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Filled with Joy – Capturing Childhood in Portraits

April 8, 2018August 17, 2019Posted in Big Kids, Chapmans Retreat Walking Trail, Family, Little Kids, Portrait SessionsTagged "crystal freemon photography", "Spring Hill tn", 2018, boy, CRES, family, joy, outdoors, photography, playground, portraits, springLeave a comment

I photographed this family about a year and half ago, but it was an extended family session with grandparents, cousins, etc. While I do enjoy extended family session and capturing that love, I honestly prefer smaller groups for the pure reason that it allows time for capturing more of the types of images that I love…the less posed candid shots. In a large group, there are usually just so many combinations of people to try to photograph, that it definitely requires more directional posing time. When it’s just immediate family, we can quickly get some posed, looking at the camera shots out of they way and then move on to what I really love…capturing a families true personality and creating memories together.

Most of you know that two year olds are my favorite age to photograph, and how can you not look at these photos below to see why? This kid is just PURE JOY. You can’t even look at him without smiling. I want to be Jace when I grow up because he is doing it right. He so much reminded me of one of my favorite quotes:

“Welcome each day with the joy & wonder of a child.”

That joy & wonder is something that I try to embody in my photography and are words that I strive to be associated with my work. That’s why we play lots of games at family session, do lots of tickling, running, jumping, just being. That’s why playgrounds are often included, because what is the wonder of childhood without playgrounds. And it’s why I love capturing toddlers because they look at life with so much wonder. I want to capture some of that wonder and joy in my photographs. Kids like Jace make that pretty easy. He’s just being himself, enjoying life.

I have to say that his big sister Karley did a fantastic job as well. She is such a beautiful young woman and was so easy to work with. I loved watching her interact with her baby brother. You can definitely feel the love between these two.

Senior Session in Downtown Franklin

April 4, 2018August 17, 2019Posted in Downtown Franklin, Portrait Sessions, Seniors & TeensTagged "crystal freemon photography", "downtown franklin", "Franklin tn", 2018, boy, downtown, outdoors, senior, seniors, springLeave a comment

“Follow your passion, stay true to yourself, never follow someone else’s path unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path then by all means you should follow that.” – Ellen Degeneres

I’m literally about to run out the door to go work some more on Cheetahfest 2018, but I just couldn’t help but share these photos of my senior session in downtown Franklin on Monday. I was afraid it would get rained out, but it turned about to be a gorgeous day! I am quite aware that my senior guys aren’t really into having their photos taken, and are generally just there because the love their mamas, but Drew was such a great sport, and I love the way his photos turned out.

And its never a dull moment in Franklin. During our session, we were cheered on by passing cars, offered a donut in exchange for a photo for a scavenger hunt, photobombed by a random stranger, and offered free popcorn from a very sweet attendant at the Franklin Theater who noticed us outside taking photos. I love this town!

Ok, I’m out the door, but if you don’t have any plans on Friday, please join me at my other “job” (PTO President) and come out to food trucks, bounce houses, a petting zoo, games and more on Friday at Chapman’s Retreat Elementary Cheetahfest from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There is also an AMAZING silent auction. You can also bid on a session from me! If you were planning on booking a session before the end of summer, this is a great way to give back to a great cause. Hope to see you there!

Light & Childhood: My Favorite Props

March 20, 2018August 22, 2019Posted in Chapmans Retreat Walking Trail, Family, Little Kids, Portrait Sessions, UncategorizedTagged "crystal freemon photography", "Family of 4", 2018, boy, CRES, girl, kids, outdoors, props, springLeave a comment

“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” – Elizabeth Lawrence

These photos were taken at one of my favorite locations to shoot family portrait sessions. It’s nothing special really. There isn’t any fancy architecture or beautiful landscaping. There are sometimes wildflowers, more often weeds. There is a simple walking trail (with a painted bike path stripe that tortures me in my sleep because I’ve removed it in photoshop so many times.) Often, when I suggest this spot to people, they don’t get too excited about it. It doesn’t sound like much. But it has lovely light and some variety for different seasons and weather, and that’s why I love it.

Mostly I love the way the light filters through the trees and creates the loveliest bokeh.

I’ve never been into a lot of props (unless it’s something meaningful to the child or family such as a lovie) or fancy backdrops. I think the people should be the primary focus of a photograph. Not that an interesting location can’t add to that story…it definitely can. It’s just that I believe the most important elements of a family photo session are light, and an atmosphere that allows you to capture a little bit of that childhood.

What lets you capture that childhood varies from session to session, but it might include running, skipping, jumping, twirling, blowing dandelions, silly jokes, telling secrets, and tickle fights. For aren’t those the things that childhood is made of?