Kosoff #3

Third session with the Kosoff family, but our first out of the studio. And despite the heat and the spiders (kudos to my son for beating back the webs in our path), they were delightful. As always. If you have ever met this family, you know that they are fun, positive, and easy going. And boy, can they smile. They always smile. They make my job easy.

We shot on the “Shayna Image Grounds” (the space behind the studio/house that we had lansdcaped specifically for photography, to offer an array of backgrounds), and planned specifically for when the sun would be setting behind them. I used strobe lighting to illuminate them. One head swap and some glasses defogging later, I “painted” over the image in Photoshop.

Clients, EducationalRachel LinkwaldSeptember 15, 2026family, family photography, family photo, jewish family, atlanta family photographer, photography, photography compound, print photography, portraitphotography, photographer

How it Started/How it's Going

It’s a huge honor to be able to turn a couple’s wedding day into artwork…

But wow, when they come back as a family…

There’s nothing like journeying through life with a family. Documenting their growth. Creating a vision together that tells their story, one they will show their children daily. I’m so grateful to be a part of their lives, and to witness it both in person and through the lens.

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The First Steps in a Journey

My first memory of Miri was seeing her push her single buggy past my home on her regular strolls with her husband. Little did I know soon she’d have a double-stroller, and they’d one day make my home/studio the destination to capture her beautiful family.

She began talking to me about a session soon after the birth of her second. She came to the studio to check out the artwork in person, and talk through all our options. As he neared his first birthday, she was ready, and so were her kiddos, with their beaming smiles.

I know it can be intimidating, bringing littles, hoping it works out. This was the day after the time change, so they were already in their “witching hour,” and naps hadn’t been successful. But when our goal is focused, rather than our goal just being to make them perform for an hour, then we can put our energy into nailing what we need, and stop shooting at the first signs of angst.

We shot the first images on the trails in the woods behind the studio, and then ran to the front of the house to chase the sun for individuals of the kids.

Miri had the perfect space for her collection. We had a great time exploring the different sizing and configuration options.

She loved the funky vibe of the square prints, but wanted a touch more room and emphasis on the whole family. These will be matte floating metals.

Next? I send to print, and then head over there to install them! I can’t wait to see them up. A journey worth every step.