family photos

The last time we had family photos taken was when Moses was brand new to this world, so we have been way past due for a more recent update.

We were asked to “model” for a local photographer who is looking to get his business growing – to shoot promotional photos for the Cincinnati Ukrainian Festival and I immediately said yes! Updated family photos AND in Ukrainian style?! Say no more.

I was not given much notice, so most of our attire was borrowed from our friend & Ukrainian Teacher, Ms. Anna. My new goal is to get matching outfits for our entire family, but TRUE Vyshyvanka from Ukraine are very expensive, so it will take me some time, but I want nothing less than authenic for our family set. I wore my necklace that I bought from an artist in Ukraine through Etsy.

I absolutely love the way these photos turned out so much, but I wish Kaden {my oldest} was in them 😥! I struggle very deeply with his absence in our home. It always hurts my heart to feel that one of my children is “missing.” I won’t let my sadness take away from the beauty of these photos though.