FAMILIES

The McAlpine Family

I spent the afternoon with the McAlpine family recently to take some family portraits before Julia and Sara left for college. John, Susie, Julia, and Sara are one of the cutest families I’ve met in a long time and it was so much fun getting to know them. They all love each other so much, and it shows in their photos. I left that night, feeling grateful that I had the chance to meet them. Here’s my favorites from the shoot….

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  1. Drew Tufano says:

    These are greatness Kate!! 🙂

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