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August 5, 2025

Extended Family Photos | On the Tate Family Farm

There are some families that just feel like sunshine, and the Tate family is one of them. Getting to meet their extended family this summer for photos was a true honor!

I’ve had the joy of photographing them on their farm for a few years now, and every time I visit, I’m reminded why I love them so much. Their home is one of those places where the screen door is always open, the fields stretch wide in every direction, and the comforting sounds of kids playing, chickens clucking, and cows mooing greet you as soon as you open the car door.

This summer’s session was a little extra special because I got to meet their newest addition as well as their grandparents, cousins, aunt and uncle! It was such a joy to meet more of the Tate crew and spend a slow July evening surrounded by the kind of connection that makes extended family sessions feel easy and meaningful.

The kids ran barefoot through the grass, chased each other between photos, and thoroughly enjoyed their mid-session snack break of cheese (huge fan of that decision). Later, they also took a “play in the truck” break, where the kids piled into the back of the pickup and let loose, jumping and giggling and turning a simple moment into something magical. These are the in-between parts of a laid back family session that I love the most. The moments that don’t need much staging, just a few slow minutes.

Tate family, thank you again for inviting me back and trusting me to capture another chapter of your story. Your laughter, kindness, and the way you make space for joy is always a gift to witness and capture.

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If you are looking to book an extended family session, contact me soon about my remaining available dates or checkout more information here! And, as always, feel free to check out my Pinterest for outfit inspiration.

A large extended family portrait featuring the Tate family, standing together in a grassy outdoor setting under a tree.
Flowers outside of the Tate family farm.
Snapshots of love from the extended family session of the Tates.
Generational portraits from an extended family session showing grandparents and their legacy in one collage
Siblings hugging and smiling at the camera during an extended family session near Lansing Michigan
Extended family group photo featuring relaxed poses and heartfelt connection among generations.
Individual grandkid portraits, part of an extended family session on the Tate family farm.
Extended family collage featuring candid laughter, hugs, and summertime play on a family farm.
Just the grandparents and grandkids from this extended family session.
A fun extended family moment as the kids take a mid-session break playing in the back of a pickup truck and eat some cheese.
sweet sibling moment during the Tate family extended session
Individual grandkid portraits, part of an extended family session on the Tate family farm.
Individual grandkid portrait, part of an extended family session on the Tate family farm.
Individual portraits, part of an extended family session on the Tate family farm near Lansing Michigan
Black-and-white moment of mom and baby holding hands and sharing quiet snuggle during the extended family session.

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