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I had so much fun shooting the fall colors in Utah 2 weeks ago, that I went back last week to get some more.  The color was still incredible.

Cool crisp air, morning frost……orange, red and yellow tones.

A mother, a father, a child, giggling, laughing, running, jumping, playing………being.

I kept the same basic idea in mind this time around as I did the first week…….keep it simple.

© Tim Pannell Photography

Make sure the wardrobe you choose fits with the fall colors.  Sweaters, caps, vests……..nice warmer tones.

Sticking to classic styles helps keep your photos from looking dated.

I found a couple of pretty trees and had my mommies (and daddy) just play with their kids.

More than anything else when I’m shooting families I want to capture their connection.

© Tim Pannell Photography

Photographs are about emotions, feelings, brief moments in time.

Capturing in an image what we all crave in our lives….real connections, ties and emotional bonds with those we love.

None of this is rocket science.  A photograph doesn’t need to be complicated to be good……in fact, just the opposite.

Whenever in doubt, keep it simple.