Every spring the kids and I head down to Palm SPRINGS for a long weekend to visit my folks who are escaping the Midwest winter. It has become a much anticipated trip and every year the traditions grow. Hooray for traditions!
One of my goals for this visit was to capture some pictures of me with my parents. I have noticed that while I have tons of pictures of them with the grandkids, as is often the case, not many with me in them. Before heading out to our favorite Mexican restaurant one night, we stopped by the little gem that is the Ace Hotel. I hauled out the tripod and we had some fun!
I’m so happy to have these images, and grateful my parents support all of my silly efforts to document our life together! Of course I also documented a few other moments from the weekend – here are some iPhone/ Instagram shots that tell a little story of our time in Palm Springs…
This is month four of my “What … Looks Like” photography challenge. You can read more about this project here and be sure check out what spring looks like around the country, beginning with Karen Porter in Austin, Texas!
Marla says
Suzanne, these are so colorful and happy! Just as I would hope for anyone’s spring. And I love that you incorporated so much of your family too! These all are just lovely, each one tells a story and compliments the others. Also really love the collage to finish it off. =)
Staci says
Suzanne- Love those. The family pics are just great. Im sure your parents were thrilled to be part of a fun project. Love the clothing color choices. perfection. the spring pics are gorgeous. The yellow bike is totally canvas worthly!lol. And I love the pool shot at the end.
pamela joye says
and this so clearly shows that it’s not the camera but the photographer. while i liked the larger ones presented (the first one in particular) those instagram ones were fantastic. they have a strong individuality about them that together tells the story in an artistic way. you make me want to take more pictures with my phone! LOVE
Monika Eisenbart says
When I look at those images I feel joy and they bring smile to my face. So great that you were able to have some pictures taken with your parents. It’s so important to be in those pictures too.
Jennifer Morrow says
I LOVE your post! What a joy that you were able to have your family be part of your photo journey! I can only imagine how much you’ll apreciate these images down the road. You’ve imspired me to photograph my own kids with their grandparents! 🙂
Karen Porter says
Your family looks like so much fun! I love the colors you captured in the top photos. So bright and cheery. The bottom photos are so rich with details and perspective. The underwater shots – LOVE them. I can see you had an amazing time.
Toni Burks says
Beautiful pics of you with your parents, a treasure for sure! Love all of them, such pretty light & colors!
Christina Benge says
LOVE all the color!! Beautiful spring pics!
Carrie says
It looks so lovely in Palm Springs. Your images are just beautiful and happy. Happy spring to you!
Heather Robinson says
Wow! There are so many fabulous shots here it is hard for me to decide on my favorites. I love the one of your parents walking with your kids and the one of your feet. The colors in all of these are beautiful! I am really impressed with all of the instagram shots though. That one of the clouds and the one with you underwater is amazing. I really enjoyed looking at all of your image this month.
Emily says
So great that you are in the pictures too! So important!