How do you let a photographer into your life for a day? Can they capture the reality of your life? I feel like I am the type of person who can blend into any situation without causing too many ripples in the water. Kids appreciate that, I think. I shot this set of family lifestyle images in Mooresville, NC which is right by Lake Norman. A really beautiful area!

Here is the first thing I saw in the morning, such a peaceful scene. The boys play until Mel, their mother, gets their breakfast ready.

A quick high five and joke about my crazy name, I hop on the floor and they let me in their lives. Kids are amazing.

In fact, here is my invitation to be Noah’s new best friend!

Click below to view the rest of the day with this most amazing family!

Goodness sakes it was time for a haircut. And in a most urgent way, as I am traveling next week and need to make a good impression. The following photo shows the impression I was not intent on making!

While living in Lima, I work on documenting life: