Brandon and Lindsey are two great friends of ours, so when Brandon asked if I would take some family portraits for them, I didn’t hesitate to say “yes”. The fact that Brandon is frequent companion for various photo walks, and a collaborator on our work with 202.photos, sealed it.
When scheduling the shoot, Brandon was quick to suggest a part of Rock Creek Park that I was not familiar with: Peirce Mill. Built in 1829 by Isaac Pierce, the mill was incorporated by Congress into Rock Creek Park in 1890, and operational until 1897. It served briefly in the 1920s as a tea room, and in 1936 the National Park Service restored the mill and its grounds to its historic layout, which is how it appears today.
The mid-October Saturday morning we chose for the shoot was a bit on the chilly side, the mill and its surrounding park land served as a picturesque setting for a session with this wonderful family. Taking into account the weather and the kids’ appetite for being outside, we made the most of our time, aiming to complete the shoot in a brief, but fruitful 30 minutes.
I’m quite happy with how these images turned out, though with subjects as photogenic as these, I’ll admit that the credit goes to Brandon, Lindsey, and their two kids for making the shoot a success. I hope they enjoy their images as much as I enjoyed spending the morning behind the camera with them.
