I met Ellen at MOPS. She’s an outgoing, spunky, insanely sweet mama of three and anyone that knows her, is blessed to know her. 🙂Â
She and her family live on a farm in southwest PA and they’ve turned it into the Footprints Farm business. They grow quality meats, vegetables and herbs by using natural and traditional farming systems, including horse-drawn power. I first visited the farm for a MOPS event in March of 2014 and was excited to return in September for a family session with these wonderful folks…and it was probably one of my most favorite family sessions ever!
The kids rode bikes and played on the tire swing. They sang songs and did plenty of tickling. We ventured up to the top of the farm for an amazing sunset view. And even the family dogs hopped in for some picture snuggles. Yes I posed and directed and prompted them, but so much of what we captured was natural…and is probably what naturally happens on a daily basis on the farm. And I loved capturing all of that for  them. 🙂
I knew their front porch would be a great spot for family portraits…
Hannah isn’t wearing shoes, and I love it!
SUCH A FAVORITE! 🙂Â
I asked the kids to ride their bikes up and down the road. Mostly because we had some gorgeous summer light to work with, but also because I knew I’d be capturing real life for them…
 
We took a break from bike riding to snuggle up with the dogs. 🙂Â
Would ya just look at these cuties!? 🙂
Back to the bikes!
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to use the tire swing for some pictures…
Love that we captured these family moments. 🙂Â
Ellen asked that we use this space for some portraits…
It offered some great light for solo portraits of the kiddos…
Mr. Isaac…what a sweet boy.
And the eldest, Elsie.
I told Hannah she had to open her eyes for pictures. I put my hands around my eyes just like this and we all got a kick out of her reaction. 🙂
The kids wanted a picture with their new pony…
And to end the session, we rode to the top of the farm for this view…and that light! 🙂
What a sweet family! Thanks so much for having me, S family! And thanks for such an enjoyable, refreshing session experience. You guys rock! 🙂
Scenes and thoughts from deep creek
Well hey now! I thought for sure it had been more than seven months since I blogged last! Wish I could do it more…and plan to as soon as the new JFP website comes out.
I’m not sure I’m starting anything consistent here, just sharing some random thoughts and scenes from Deep Creek on this random Wednesday…
- Dani
Jessica is amazing and she made us feel so comfortable! Having her capture our wedding was like having my best friend with me for every moment! Jessica's photos are fun, whimsical, and sophisticated!
We are not a stoic couple and did not want posed (or trying-too-hard) photos! Jessica was able to capture our personalities and the elegance of the day! I can't stop looking at our photos!
- Jessica and brandon
The best decision I could have made for my wedding was hiring Jessica Fike as a photographer! I was in a wedding prior that she was a photographer for and seeing how organized and easy and strategic she was to work with is what convinced me! She makes you feel so comfortable and helps teach you how to pose and smile and look so natural! She keeps you on schedule throughout your day and captures so much emotion in her photos. She is worth every penny plus more!
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