The Middents family portrait was taken on the river walk in Shreveport, Louisiana.  This trolley was broken down, so we had the whole thing to ourselves.  It was a fun time with the kids.  We even rode on a carousel, and interestingly enough, the photographer gets to ride for free.  I suppose that is good, because turning around in circles while staring through a tiny hole in a camera with no peripheral vision and all backwards makes me a bit queazy, so I am glad I didn’t have to pay for that experience.

I was taking a larger group photo but when the kids draped themselves on their parents, I had to focus in on the individual relationships that were being displayed in the moment.  Group photos are over rated anyway.  It’s these little vignettes that make the memory hall of fame.

Like I said, we had the place to ourselves.  I’ve been here before and there’s always someone else in the shot.

There is something so precious about a child in a turtle neck.  I suppose it is just such grown-up clothing, so there is a nice contract there.  But add to that the rich red contrasted against her her ivory skin and it is irresistible.

I like the close-up best because those eyes are so brilliant.  She is a pretty little girl.

We were waiting for the carousel ride here.  I love the contrast here for all the same reasons and I love that enter sign.  This is one of my favorites of the entire session.

The faces are priceless.  I have no idea what they were so surprised about.  Make up your own story.

This IS my favorite image of the day!  I love everything about it.

Then we went to the Bass Pro Shop and played around in their Christmas activities area.

This one just cracks me up.

Fast forward a few days.  You will remember the red bard from the Karren family portrait.  Crystal brought her kids out with us that day and I grabbed a few shots of them throughout the evening.  This little outfit is such a perfect little All-American dress.  I was very pleased with the images.

This is definitely one of my favorites from this set of photos.

Photography by Jared Platt, Platt Photography

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana.

Slideshow Music: Mindy Gledhill, courtesy of Triple Scoop Music.