Studio portraits are timeless, but sometimes a family wants something a little more seasonal.
I have photographed this family several times over the years, and each time we alternate studio vs. outdoor to keep things looking different. This time, we met at Big Spring Park in Neosho.
If you have young children with short attention spans, keep in mind that outdoor sessions always take longer than studio portraits because:
every time the light changes I need to change my settings
we fight the breeze that blows hair in the eyes and billows shirts & dresses
children wander toward water and the ducks (and the playground…)
Big Spring Park is a beautiful part of Neosho. It has stood for over 150 years; however, childhood does not! If you’ve been meaning to update your family portraits, consider this your reminder. Whether in the studio or the park, don’t wait until they won’t fit in your arms anymore.
More old photos of Big Spring Park. If you love local history, follow the Big Spring Park page on Facebook. They post interesting tidbits and old photos as they surface. (You can also join Friends of the Parks Neosho and help keep these beautiful places thriving into the future!)
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This image of the stone bridge was taken in the 1940’s