We had the good fortune to have Nate’s parents in town recently for a family visit. It can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a vacation, trying to fit in all your favorite things to do. But it is so important to take some time for family photos. Especially if you live some distance apart. And doubly especially if you have grown up children. Why? This is one of my personal soap box issues, so bear with me if you’ve heard this from me before.

As a professional photographer, nearly all of my inquires are for photographing weddings or families with small children. I find it fascinating that once we graduate from High School, most of us no longer get regular photographs from a photographer. Sometimes not even taking time for family photos on our iPhones.

So here is my gentle reminder to you: Every mom deserves a hug from her son, no matter that he is all grown up. And a beautiful photograph to reminder her that she is loved, wherever he may be.