Author: Donna Chapla

This was a really fun and challenging photo session for me. This family requested for their session to take place downtown in the evening. They told me they wanted something different than the typical outdoor session at a park. Since South Bend is their home, they wanted the session location to reflect where they live and their unique personalities.  Being that I'm used to parks and backyards (with ample light) for session locations, I was a little intimidated but excited to give it a try. They promised to be patient with me and they certainly held up their end of the bargain. We walked around the downtown area for about an hour and basically kept moving and taking photos as we went. The girls had a good time and I…

Another fun family session! I'm very thankful this family is patient. We walked a pretty good distance before we found a good spot for photos, sat in damp leaves, drove a short distance to another location... and on top of it all it was cold. Despite these things, they were still full of smiles. The little guy made me work for the grins but isn't he adorable when he smiles? He may look sweet but I'm told he's  fierce on the ice, don't mess with this little hockey player! And this gorgeous girl came straight from a soccer game, changed in the car and still had damp sweaty hair when she arrived, how does she still look so amazing?! When I opened my mailbox and saw their return address I…