Zombie Halloween -Grayslake Area Photographer

This is our 9th consecutive year dressing up in a family themed costume.  We didn't have a traditional wedding so we thought this would be fun.  Our kids want us to do a real renew of our vows, this was kinda close... just kidding.  We love having fun at Halloween time.  Goodwill shopping for our costumes was an adventure.  That's what it's all about making memories together as a family.

It's been such a nice fall.  We scheduled this photo shoot when it was pouring rain out so we had to do it indoors.  I'll have to post pictures of our house too.  Mike did a great job this year with handmade props and decor. 

Fall family sessions are underway.  I've had some wonderful families so far! angelclarkphotography@gmail.com

The 80's Halloween - Grayslake Family Photographer

It's that time of the year and I am cutting it close with this post the night before Halloween.  This year my husband ran away with the theme and got everyone all geared up.  Another FUN Family themed Halloween in the books.  If it doesn't happen next year, I'm okay with that I'm ready to let it go. We've had a long run this is year #8.  But I think I've created a monster and the kids are already planning for next year!

"Hammer Time"

"Life moves pretty fast.  If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

"You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party." 

"Roads?  Where we're going we don't need roads."   

     From my family to yours: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 

Enjoy the wonderful day with your family. 

angelclarkphotography@gmail.com

Halloween Emotions - Grayslake Photographer

This years family themed costumes were perfectly chosen by the youngest member of our family.  After throwing around some ideas, he went with the 5 emotions in the Disney/Pixar movie Inside Out.  We had so much fun putting this look together!    

[from movie trailer]
Joy: I'm Joy, this is Sadness, that's Anger, this is Disgust.
Disgust: Ugh...
Joy: And that's Fear.
Fear: Ahhh! Look out!

Hubby said this was a role he could really get into.  I think they were roles we all got into.

 [from movie]

Anger: "Is it garbage night? We left the toilet seat up! What? What is it, woman? What?!"

[from movie]
Sadness: "It's long term memory... you'll get lost in there."
Joy: "C'mon! Think positive!"
Sadness: "Okay... I'm positive that you'll get lost in there!"

 [from movie]
Fear: "All right! We did not die today, I call that an unqualified success."

[from movie]
Disgust: "What's pu-ber-tee?"

[from movie]
Joy: "Come on group hug! You too, Anger."
Anger: "Don't touch me."

There are moments when I wish I could roll back the clock and take all the sadness away, but I have the feeling that if I did, the joy would be gone as well. - N. Sparks

Rocking Halloween - Grayslake Photographer and Writer

This is the second blog post for my Wed blog, make sure you check out the previous post - a beautiful family portrait session.

Halloween/Fall is my favorite time of year.
This years family themed costume is disco. I finally squeezed in time for pictures this weekend.  We had so much fun putting this idea together.

The cutest little Elvis ever!  

You will never guess who drags their feet the most about taking pictures for Halloween.... the handsome man that is posing up above!

As I was editing these images, I took a look back at our previous Halloween fun.  When I started this 6 years ago it was because I was a SAHM and I needed a creative outlet.   I also needed to feel like I controlled something in my life... even if it  was Halloween costumes.   I have fond memories of my childhood Halloweens because of my talented and creative mother.  Starting this was "natural" for lack of a better word.  But it has evolved into something else.  I no longer control the idea, we decide together.  Now, it's about showing family unity and having fun more than anything else.  We spend countless dinner conversations discussing, planning and remembering this.  The kiddos give most of the input and I make sure it is executed.  One year the kids may not want to do this anymore, I know that.  As for now, I will enjoy my groovy family.