Maine Homestead Family Photography Session
Maine family at-home photography session
This June, as the flowers began blooming, and warm weather arrived, I went to a family homestead in Southern Maine. Nestled in a small community, the Davenport’s have a quaint brick homestead. The fields, garden, cow pasture, and grassy backyard served as the perfect backdrop for capturing this family of four. We made our way through a small cluster of trees, with the mid-morning light coming up above the family’s home. The oldest picked buttercups along the way, and told me the names of each of their cows. The calf - remaining shy and nervous - stayed in the shade of the trees. This was a bit of a personal milestone for as I met a cow up and close for the very first time.
We made our way up an old road to the chicken coop. There was feeding of the chickens and a quick check for eggs. As we walked around the homestead, the family dog followed us, weaving in and out.
Playful family moments
The morning was full relaxing in the backyard, picking flowers, playing in the sandbox. One of my favorite moments was the oldest practicing riding her new bike with her dad. The family cat visited us, and a bubble machine added to the playful magic.
As we walked down through the trees again, the oldest let her mom sniff a bouquet of buttercups. She was picking them for sand castle decorations (a child after my own heart).
The essence of family life
I photographed this family session in all film - even taking the opportunity to use my new Super8 film camera to capture video. The film lent itself beautifully to the tender morning moments. It was a simple, joyful session that filled me with energy for the week.
Family photography sessions like this one remind us of the beauty in everyday moments and the importance of capturing them. Whether it’s the simple act of picking flowers or the excitement of learning to ride a bike, these are the memories that families will treasure for years to come.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to document your family’s special moments in a setting that’s meaningful to you. Every family has a beautiful story to tell, and I’d be honored to help you capture it.