Anne Miller: A Family Portrait Collection | West Hartford, Connecticut

As we make our final preparations for Thanksgiving, run out to get those last minute shopping items, get the table set and look forward to our homes being filled with the smells of the turkey roasting in the oven and the laughter of our family and friends, a special time for family traditions to be carried on and new ones to be created. This gal is SO excited for her mother's home cooking and for two full days of family time! So as we work up our appetite and travel safely to our holiday homes, I couldn't wait to share more from my time with this beautiful family!

Last month I had the absolute pleasure and delight of meeting this wonderful family for the first time. They were celebrating their daughter's third birthday on the day of our session. And as busy as they were getting ready for a weekend of celebrating with family and friends, it was so nice to see them enjoying a special Friday evening together. These family memories are truly what matters most.

When this lovely mother Jenn and I talked for the first time, I loved learning about how she and her husband, Maciej met, their love story and how their family has moved and grown throughout the years! We even realized we knew some of the same people and that her mother was the librarian at my middle school, such a small world!

It was a perfect fall evening with the most gorgeous sunset light. There were so many moments when their son was snuggled up in his parent's arms and so curious watching his big sister run around, wanting so badly to be independent. It was amazing that only a few short weeks after our session that he started to walk! I'm so thrilled they have these photographs to remember this special time for their family.

Wishing everyone a very restful, peaceful, and Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for SO much this year and could go on for paragraphs, ok probably pages, but will save that for an entirely different blog post :)!!

Here are a few of my favorites from their collection!