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Wairarapa family photographer: playing outdoors


dad lifting son into the air with mum and other child smiling, Wairarapa family photographer

Max and Emilio are the cutest tri-lingual children I know!

Dad Luis and mum Helen speak both Spanish and English at home; whilst the kids learn Te Reo Māori at school. It was amazing to hear them saying words in different languages. I just wish I knew what they were saying!

I documented an outdoor play session with this sweet family in the afternoon golden light. We played on the grass, with little Max lying next to me wanting to take photos too, with his telescope. The boys were running up and down the hills in between cuddles with Mum; and Dad flinging them into the air to squeals of delight.

It was wonderful to capture the genuine interactions between family members. Helen was initially a little worried that the children wouldn't "behave" to be able to get a "nice" picture. Such concerns melt into insignificance as I document families as they naturally are.

I (Sarah) am a Wairarapa family photographer, documenting the love families have for each other. I accompany you on your trip, outing or picnic; enjoying every minute with you; which allows me to capture natural emotions as they occur. I leave you to it with very little direction.

These photos were originally created for an article in Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine, Winter 2019 issue by Helen Cordery.

You may like to have a look at more of my documentary Wairarapa family photography on my website.

family walking down path with trees, Wairarapa family photographer

family portrait in afternoon light, Wairarapa family photographer

one child sitting up, another child crouching down with parents in background, sitting on the grass, Wairarapa family photographer

two boys playing with toys outside on the grass, Wairarapa family photographer

family running down a grassy hill in golden light, Wairarapa family photographer

Sarah Watkins photographer with parents and child behind her, Wairarapa family photographer

two boys walking under shady trees, Wairarapa family photographer

parents cuddling in afternoon light, Wairarapa family photographer

parents hugging with children hugging their legs, Wairarapa family photographer

son hugging a picnic bench, Wairarapa family photographer

boy wearing soccer shirt walking away from camera on the grass, Wairarapa family photographer

two boys running wearing soccer shirts, Wairarapa family photographer

You may like to have a look at more of my documentary Wairarapa family photography on my website.

Lots of love, Sarah x

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