Today marks my grandma and grandpa’s sixtieth wedding anniversary! Last fall, I did a photo session for them, and it was hands down my most favorite session of the year. I decided to photograph them as I would an engagement session, posing them in fun, relaxed, candid poses, capturing their love, instead of a traditional portrait you usually see for this type of milestone. They were SO fun and sweet, my grandpa holding grandma’s hand as she made her way across the grass to the swing. It was chilly that particular evening, and he hugged her close to keep her warm. They giggled and laughed the whole time, as if they were just like any young couple I’ve photographed before, just simply happy to be together. It’s amazing and inspiring to see people so in love after so long. They have raised three children, and have seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren (with one more on the way!) that still get to enjoy their company. This weekend we are celebrating their anniversary with a big party, and the whole family will be there! After photographing this session, I realized how much I would love to continue photographing older couples just like this. Not many people think to get photo sessions for themselves when they get older (which is why I insisted that I do this for them!), and I think it’s a great opportunity to truly get some amazing and unique photographs to cherish! Here are just a few of my favorites from this extra special session…
