My favorite thing is when my worlds collide!  For example, when a family that I have known for years becomes a LiLo family!  It is simply the best.  We already have a connection and it makes the session even more fun and relaxed than usual.

My middle son and Tate (their oldest son) have been friends for YEARS!  They went to elementary school together and even though they go to different schools now, they still hang out together (thanks to the power of FortNite and online gaming).  So Julie and I have bonded over class parties, birthdays and concerts.

I was thrilled when Julie contacted me and asked me to do their family pictures!

This family is the best!  They were super relaxed and you can tell that they just have an easy rapport with each other.  It was like a breath of fresh air!

Julie had me seeing stars with this beautiful dress.  The real kicker…..it has pockets!!!  Just when I thought I couldn’t love it any more, I found out it had pockets.  I might have to invest in a dress like this!  Not only did she nail the dress, but their outfits were perfectly coordinated!  People, take note.  This is how you dress your family for pictures!!!

Look at these handsome boys!  It had been a while since they had taken family pictures and when the kids hit the middle school years, they change so quickly….so I am sure the other photos were way out of date.  Also, as a fellow #boymom pictures like this make my heart so happy.

Hubba Hubba.  Look at this couple and this beautiful friend of mine!

Thanks for your friendship and love over the last few years, Rust family!  You guys are a joy to be around!

Want to see more amazing LiLo families?  Check out the Florea family or the Yaw family.