We waited until our very last night during our week in HHI to do our annual beach portraits, so there were no do-overs. The forecast called for sunny skies, so it seemed like a safe bet. When we walked out on the beach from between the trees lining our path from the house, we were immediately hit by a wall of wind. It was by far the windiest evening I have ever experienced on the beach there. These were not the hair-flattering slight breezes one would welcome for having pictures taken—I think some of these images might look like we’re commentators for The Weather Channel during a hurricane. We were fortunate to have another washed up tree on the beach (like last year), but the wind just wreaked havoc on our hair, blew air into our clothes or flattened them against us, and definitely got sand in every crevice of my camera and lens.
Okay, enough of my photographer rant! These photos are always so special. It’s fun to look at the photos from each year side by side to see just how much the kids have changed. Jake was Drew’s size when we first started going to HHI together and Tracy was pregnant with Ivy. We’re so lucky to have such a wonderful family—on both sides (we’ll get to see our Williams fam by the end of the month)!
