Sometimes we become so focused on the things right in front of us that we fail to look at the big picture. I was reminded of this on my recent trip back to Saskatchewan to visit family and friends. The prairies are a great setting to shift your perspective – step back and see how each thing is a part of something so much bigger. Acres of bright yellow canola fields, massive round bales dotting the landscape and a sense of open space that makes you stand taller and breathe deeply. Ontario has been my home for over twenty years but my heart still beats a little faster when I step off the plane onto prairie soil.
Photographs should not only show you at your finest – they should reflect who you are and where you're from. Choose a setting that holds meaning for you. Include an item that is an important part of your life – a fishing rod, a quilt you made, your newly published thesis – think of what fun it would be to have a family portrait done in the backyard, everyone proudly showcasing an item special to them. What a great way to show your family as a cohesive entity, comprised of unique and interesting individuals. Let's put your true sense of 'family' in your next family photo.
Take a moment and click through the prairie shots below.
