The Shore Photography » West Michigan beach portraits

People always say, you must have so many photos of your kids. And I do. But I actually don’t get a chance to photograph my children as often as I would like. I’m so busy with portrait sessions during the summer that I rarely turn my lens in their direction. Let’s face it. It’s not easy to get to have your little ones dressed, camera ready, and in a good mood all at the same time. Speaking of little, my oldest isn’t so little anymore! Yikes. Where does time go?

I like this portrait because you can (barely) see both lighthouses in the distance. The beach grass, Lake Michigan, the little patch of sand, my handsome guy…what a great view!

He’s a squinter. And I used to hate it. Photographers like to see eyes! But it’s who he is. His eyes are VERY sensitive to light so I’ve learned to embrace it. And I adore his squintyness.

His expression in this image…well, it’s just him. And I love it. And yet,  it makes me sad too because he looks so grown up.

But then I caught this. The anticipation before that first wave laps at your feet.

And I see the kid in him again. The little boy who I know won’t be around forever. So I’m going to soak up every moment of his childhood that I can.

And enjoy those moments. Where things are still carefree. And you can yell at Lake Michigan and nobody stares.