families | emily walen

A simple dinner with friends.

June 5, 2013

Earlier this spring, my family had the pleasure of (finally) visiting some dear friends of ours who live on the truly picturesque island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Now, everyone says to visit the island in the summer... During the offseason the island almost shuts down and only the 20,000 or so locals remain, but for a city girl like me, it was a wonderful[...]

Celebrating Jim.

April 1, 2013

I learned that one of my clients from last year, Jim, passed away yesterday after a long battle with a brain tumor and other related illness. Jim was a wonderful man who I am so pleased I was able to come to know, even if for a short time. So I thought I would share with you what was so special for me to document for this family. Jim and his lovely wife Sarai deci[...]

BEAUTIFUL mamas. BEAUTIFUL children. UNBREAKABLE bond.

March 7, 2013

I am surrounded by beautiful mothers in my life - my mother, step-mother, mother-in-law, my sisters and friends who are mothers, and my absolute best role in life, being a mama to my spectacular children. So, I love photographing families all together in the most precious bond that only they can share with each other. And as you know, I love photographing folks b[...]

Photographing YOU.

January 21, 2013

One of the things I love to do during my family and couples photo sessions is to make a photograph of each person individually. I almost always meet a little bit of resistance when I mention it to my clients. I get it. I don't love to be photographed on my own either. But... I think it's a wonderful way to document YOU as you are. I know we are all many roles, famil[...]

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