The Hayes Family

One of the perils in scheduling outdoor photos well in advance is that you have no idea what the forecast will look like when your shoot finally rolls around, which is precisely the dilemma that Sarah and I faced as her family's session approached. The forecast looked miserable, and when Saturday arrived with persistent morning showers, I assumed we'd be falling back on our rain date. But the skies cleared and our cautious optimism was rewarded with a perfect fall afternoon in downtown Allegan. (Pure Michigan, indeed.)

The Jonkhoff Family

I don't think we can deny that fall is settling in, and I keep asking myself how long I can get away with still wearing Birkenstocks. As the days keep trending cooler, it's good to reflect on the beautiful summer we enjoyed. The Jonkhoff family lucked out with perfectly beautiful end-of-summer weather for their sessions, and as I transition into sweaters and jackets, I'll be remembering the beauty of warm, sunny afternoons like this one.