In true PNW style!! I would shoot this session again and again!! I showed up to Joseph's family property early morning. The air was very crisp, fog was low, the sun was trying so hard to make an appearance, and the wind was gently blowing. I chatted with Joseph's adorable momma; Stacy, in the driveway while he was finishing up. She was telling me how he wanted to drive up the Olympics a little ways in the side by side and go off on some side roads. Ummm, YES!
Joseph comes out, and we all walk straight to the side by side. We climbed in and buckled up. Off we went! Thank goodness for gloves, hats, coats...all the things! The air went from chilly to icy, the fog became very dense, the sun said, "See ya!", and the wind became a wind tunnel! Regardless...I loved every bit of it!! I HATE the cold, but with layers, heated coat and gloves, and boots...I was great!! He drove until I would see "a spot". I tapped his arm, he would stop, we hopped out and the session was back on! Hats off to Joseph's for his stellar driving abilities! Some of these "roads" he drove on were barely wide enough for the side by side, had sharp switchbacks, ruts, steep inlines and declines, and some wild branches flying about! Super crazy and fun!! Mom went from never had drove the side by side to a pro driver! She learned for the good of the shoot! Joseph is quite tall and I used the side by side for extra height and angles. I may have rode on the hood of the side by side while mom slowly drove towards Joseph! We had a blast up on the mountain!!
We couldn't end the shoot there! They have one of the most gorgeous, magical, and special properties I have seen since moving to the Olympic Peninsula. A beautiful home sitting next to an extra high tree house that Dad built. Which both are nestled next to a picturesque pond in the middle of a gorgeous yard that is snuggled up next to their treed property. Among the trees is a floating trail-floor through the forest that Dad and Joseph, in that forest are the most vibrant trees and a creek! So magical!! Did I mention my drive in all started with a gorgeous driveway that stretches for a quarter mile along a pasture with a stunning red barn! Eye candy in every direction! Enjoy a taste of our morning!!!
So many Congrats to you! Class of 2024!!
Welcome to the FAB Family Joseph!!