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Wairarapa family photography: rainy Carter Scenic Reserve with the Williams family


son looking over dad's shoulder whilst mum fixed jumper in the rain, Wairarapa family photographer

"Sarah was very professional, warm and engaging. It was a lovely experience having photos of our family taken whilst out for a family walk. The children were able to engage with her as well, whilst being themselves.

The whole process was very professional and the quality of work was amazing. We love the photos and the diversity of them as well." - Gemma and family, Carter Scenic Reserve, Carterton, Wairarapa

Thanks so much for your kind words! I contacted Gemma on the morning of our session as the rain was still coming down, offering to re-schedule. They were going on a walk anyway and I was more than welcome to join them! Yes please! I absolutely love the adventurous spirit of this Wairarapa family.

Kids Alexander and Owen really enjoyed exploring the Carter Scenic Reserve just outside Carterton. We spotted kereru, tui and fantails. The narrow boardwalk through the wetlands provided a great platform to sit on, with legs dangling down, to closely inspect the insects and plant life living therein.

In the clearing, we sat down under the trees with the soft morning light filtering in. Out came the thermos of coffee for Mum and Dad; hot chocolate for the boys; and a picnic of fruit to enjoy.

Five and a half year old Alexander loved pointing out the insects he found in his mini identification book. Two year old Owen was fascinated by the rain drops caught in leaves in between cuddles with Mum and Dad. "Quality" sibling time brought the outing to a close and we completed the loop and headed back to the car. There were so many genuine moments between parents and children; and between brothers.

Thanks so much to Gemma and family for sharing your walk with me. I'm so pleased you love your photos as much as I enjoyed creating them for you.

If you would love me to capture your family naturally having fun outdoors, please do feel free to email me.

boy in yellow rain coat throws a rock into a puddle, Wairarapa family photographer

boy in yellow rain coat and gum boots splashes in a puddle in a forest, Wairarapa family photographer

5 year old boy walking in front of his parents and brother on a wet day in the forest, Wairarapa family photographer
son holding hands with his parents on a rainy bushwalk, Wairarapa family photographer

black and white family photo in the rain, Wairarapa family photographer
a family walking and smiling in the bush, Wairarapa family photographer

family looking at wetlands, Carter Scenic Reserve, Wairarapa family photographer

boy sits on boardwalk with legs of parents, Wairarapa family photographer
blue eyed boy sitting looking up at the camera, Wairarapa family photographer

boy in yellow rain coat running down pile of gravel with trees, Wairarapa family photographer

boy taking off his woolen beanie, Wairarapa family photographer

boy with wide eyes pauses whilst drinking from a blue cup, Wairarapa family photographer

family picnic in Carter Scenic Reserve, Wairarapa family photographer

father a son looking at an insect identification book, Wairarapa family photographer

father cuts up an apple for a picnic with his son, Wairarapa family photographer

family in a forest, Wairarapa family photographer

son eating a piece of apple, Wairarapa family photographer

father and son hugs, Wairarapa family photographer

father kissing his son's forehead, Wairarapa family photographer

typical family portrait, Wairarapa family photographer

father holding his son's arms in a forest, Wairarapa family photographer

If you would love me to capture your family naturally having fun outdoors, please do feel free to email me.

Lots of love, Sarah xx

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