I got to photograph my friend Amy and her cute family in an urban setting. I love the colors she chose (I’m recently lovin’ summer yellow) and was excited to shoot in an urban setting in a new location. I photographed her fam last year in Utah in a different urban spot. Just 2 days before this shoot, I got to hang out with her fam at their home, so I think they felt comfortable with me already, so that helped. They are a well mannered, happy group of kids. I want my kids to be friends with them! I’m trying to talk her into a road trip on down here to Texas! I know she wants family pics in a field of cactus…





How about verticle (from the one above)? Don’t you just love her yellow shoes? I sure do. Somehow a pair ended up in my hands the next day.

Oh. my. this little one is adorable!

Family hug like last year;)


These two make a great team.
I like this shot of Amy and I. Although it looks like I am pushing her over with my head. Really, she should take a trip to Texas, right? Though our grass may not be that lush and green…
{My necklace from ICandyHandmade etsy shop.}
Kristen Duke
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beautiful pics – I LOVE the yellow shoes. It takes a certain kind of style to wear yellow, don’t you think?
I love the yellow and I also love people whose hair looks magnificently shiny and perfectly curled, so pretty. I have such fears about my kids getting older so I love seeing happy family photos with beautiful tweeners and their parents.
PS Will you just come dress me every morning?
i love the pics!! yellow is a great color for summer pics!!
Wish I could have come to your workshop in Ogden! I’m due to have a baby any day and didn’t think I could risk it. Gorgeous pics! (visiting from Love Stitched).
The yellow looks awesome with the background in these photos! I’ve loved reading your tips on various blogs and I’ve learned so much. I just came from Love Stitched and she was talking about your workshop she went to. It sounds like an awesome experience! I’m also trying to get better with my camera, and I’ve been practicing a lot by taking family pictures, maternity, and other kinds. Thank you for all your help!
Hi there! Stopping by from Love Stitched. These are such great shots and I especially love that bright blue doorway you were able to find.
Awww! Thanks Kristen! They turned out great! Thank You, Thank You! I am dying to get a photo of us with Cacti
And I would love for our kids to hang out as well! Thanks again!
Hi- visiting from Love Stitched. Thanks for the giveaway. Hoping I can win so that I can learn more from you on how to take great photos!
Beautiful pictures! The yellow is fantastic. Over from Love Stitched!
Hi!! Love stitched sent me over here – I LOVE your photography – and can’t wait to read your Say No to Auto book!!
Hello! Love Stitched sent me over. Beautiful pictures! You are such a talented lady.
Love Stitched sent me over – Wonderful photos!!