Learning at the Lake


I've been a photographer for eight years, but there is still so much to learn - which is why I decided to ask Destiny D Photography to mentor me. Starting this past summer, Destiny has been teaching me more about lighting, posing, editing, composition, and capturing emotion - and I decided to practice these improved skills with a family session. Since it was 70 degrees in October, we decided to take pictures at the beach. Between the kids' stunning blue eyes and the radiant sunset, we barely noticed the brown, smelly lake water - an unfortunate side effect of living in Wisconsin. Despite the younger children losing interest fast, Destiny and I were able to capture some truly special moments - and I learned some new things along the way.

Family of six with parents and four children embracing by a lake at sunset.
Young boy laughing joyfully between parents in warm golden outdoor light.
Smiling girl with blue eyes and freckles wearing white shawl in garden setting.
Smiling boy with blue eyes in grey sweater standing arms crossed in flower field.
Young girl with blue eyes in white button cardigan posing outdoors at sunset.
Happy young boy in colorful plaid shirt smiling in front of wildflower field.
Family of six standing together in shallow lake water at golden sunset.
Playful family of six splashing and playing in lake water at sunset.
Couple embracing romantically by a lake at golden sunset, woman in blue dress and man in navy shirt.
Silhouette of family playing at lake sunset, parent tossing child in the air against dramatic sky.
Family of six holding hands on sandy beach in front of rustic cabin at dusk.
Couple standing in shallow lake water at sunset, woman in flowing blue dress embracing man.
Two young girls hugging and laughing near a lakeside, captured in warm natural light.
Woman in blue dress holding wildflowers while children play on sandy lakeside beach.
Happy family group hug on beach, parents embracing three laughing children near lake.