Carol and William’s 55th Wedding Anniversary
I love photographing extended family sessions as I strongly believe that grandparents play a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren.
Alima and I carefully planned every detail to make sure that Carol and William feel special and relaxed on their 55th wedding anniversary. It had to be a secluded location with paved paths, benches and a variety of backdrops within a very short walking distance from the car. The session also had to be in the middle of the afternoon to fit it into everyone’s schedule.
I scouted for scenic spots and prepared gear for both strong, hot sun and a dull overcast, and we actually did have a bit of both!
The careful attention to detail and advanced planning helped us all feel relaxed during our session and gave room for improvisation. Did I expect Carol and William to dance on their wedding anniversary? No, but I was excited to catch those happy moments!
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721898858-9CSNWYSF3HQTUXV1A54L/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-18.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721904448-17TGOG1V6281GS95FCWC/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-25.jpg)
![Carol and William Hickman are posing for a family portrait. They are both over 80 years old and are happy to be surrounded by their large family for the photo session. They are wearing colorful tops.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721907698-1XHGG07NO8XXTC8JKPC9/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-29.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721899882-GDASLUYHJG812OFTUF27/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-20.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721906989-FJ3FM6OEHHWQ8KBPAR2L/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-28.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721900792-Z7QAXVYEHY7T2QKDOU7W/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-19.jpg)
![Carol and William Hickman are posing for a family portrait. They are both over 80 years old and are happy to be surrounded by their large family for the photo session. They are wearing colorful tops.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721908583-VPW3FVOTTROIGRJRPZCZ/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-31.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721906343-4RV45HKGBO3H1RTMFTNX/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-27.jpg)
![Carol and William Hickman are posing for a family portrait. They are both over 80 years old and are happy to be surrounded by their large family for the photo session. They are wearing colorful tops.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721909032-RG0U02QBOUFHFO22PQV5/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-30.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721901547-KGPS2JCKG5WSXQRF3HM6/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-21.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721902722-TKS3R78PYVSXX607ZMU4/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-22.jpg)
![A family of elderly grandfather and grandmother, middle-aged mother and her teenage daughter and son. All five a hugging and laughing and having fun posing for the camera.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fd8fc8294e5a53aefc76df9/1614721903599-7RYKVLAA8G8FR12FN8Z7/Carol-and-William-Hickman-family-grandparents-grandparents-Parks-Outdoor-20-09-12-23.jpg)