The Barnett Family got to be our FIRST FAMILY SESSION in our new studio! It was raining that day, but we didn’t have to cancel our shoot because it was inside the comfort of our studio. It was amazing! We did the first part in the actual studio, and the second part in the studio’s basement with a really cool stone wall as our backdrop. There are a lot of other cool structures in our basement that we are excited to use for future sessions.
We first met the Barnett’s through Montrose Christian Church. Mom (Stephanie) is the older sister of my roommate before I got married- Tanya! Small world! Dad (Ned) and Shane used to work together at Brightleaf Power. Small world, indeed! Mom and Dad have four cute kids: Jackson, Adelyn, Brennan, and Marin.
Mom is actually Superwoman (she just keeps her cape hidden)! She homeschools her three oldest, and they love the Lord with all their heart. I got a little nervous when I asked Adelyn where she went to school and she said “I don’t go to school,” but I was glad to hear she is getting a stellar education… from Superwoman.
Jackson is really into baseball, Adelyn loves being a big sister, Brennan is a curious and fearless little fellow, and Marin has a crush on Daddy (I can prove it- just scroll to their picture). It was such a blast to photograph this family!
Stephanie is one of those moms that you hope to be like someday- she stays poised amongst all the chaos (there may have been a balloon fight at the session), and is so encouraging to her children. She is loving and sweet and yet she lays down the law when necessary. Mom and Dad are committed to raising a family focused on God. I hope that I can be a mom like Stephanie someday.
