The Hussey family is one of those families that makes my job such a joy. I’ve known them for years now, and they’ve been faithful clients of mine season after season. We used to go to the same church, and now our kids even go to the same school — I love how our paths have continued to overlap through the years!

For their Fall Mini Session this year, we met at Tower Grove Park, and I found the dreamiest little spot with two giant willow trees. The lighting that evening was absolutely magical — golden hour was in full effect, the leaves were glowing, and the fall colors were really showing off. Everything just felt soft, warm, and beautiful.

Phillip and Claire are the kindest people, and their son, Peter, is such a joy to photograph. He always shows up with the biggest grin on his face and is so eager to jump into any game or prompt I throw his way. His excitement is contagious, and it’s clear how much he loves spending time with his parents. Watching the three of them laugh together and seeing how deeply Phillip and Claire love their boy always melts my heart.

Sessions like this one remind me why I love photographing families year after year — it’s such a gift to capture these little moments and see the joy that grows with each season.