As a photographer, there are just times you have to step back and watch the bonds come through with families. The Belkonen is one of those. There’s no doubt that someone loves their mom and dad so much. When I asked for a “big hug,” this guy hugged as much and as hard as he could.
He laughed with dad and climbed into mom’s lap for a quiet moment. This is a special family and I’m so glad to capture them each year: