One of my favorite holidays is the 4th of July: I love the gathering of family, fun activities (sometimes a Peachtree Road Race!), and the fireworks. I also love the color combination of red, white and blue: Just check out my logo. But it’s not just a new thing for me: back in the mid-80s, on my first trip to NYC, I wanted a souvenier of my visit. I was enthralled with the Ralph Lauren store, and the very first edition of his flag sweaters had just been released, and I snatched one up. Which then lead to my obsession with flag sweaters. I still have my “vintage” sweater(s) and love to wear them when it gets really cold in Atlanta.
Throughout the month of July in Highlands, North Carolina, I had a series of family shoots, and I couldn’t wait to capture this family on the 4th of July at their stunningly beautiful mountain home. It was right before the festivities of the day got started, so everyone was in their red, white and blue attire and looking forward to spending the day together. Enjoy a few from the vibrant session – Cheers!
The family logo is a red canoe with “Tippecanoe” so we incorporated the red canoe into some of the portraits!
And one of just the cousins, with new ones on the way!
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ah! can i live there? these are beautiful!
Large family groups are always so hard, but you did a great job with these! I especially love the canoe shot
Love the large group capture! Great work.
What a great looking family!
I love this location! great job!
Love the full family shot on the steps! Great job
These are great! What an incredible property. Great use of colour for the occasion too!
Such lovely images.
Great job as always Christy!
awesome job!
Love the first shot of them in front of the house – what great images!
What a treasured collection of images for this family. They are beautiful!
Fantastic family shots! I LOVE the black and white one.
cute family! The b/w one belongs on a Christmas card ~ I love it
Wow that house is amazing! Great family shots!
Great photos! Love the gorgeous house and awesome scenery!
Gorgeous location with equally as beautiful family!
Such an awesome location! Great work!
Awesome shots – great job …
very nice large group shots…the bw is my fave!
Wow awesome job with such a large family. They look beautiful!
wow! Awesome group shots! It is so hard with so many people!
beautiful family! and what a great spot!