Here are some of the photos Alpha Smoot took of us when she was in Paris last month. I wanted some really casual family photos that showed us in our Paris apartment. I really tried not to fuss too much with outfits or hair so it would look natural and not too perfect. Alpha was great to work with, I sent her pictures of The Glow as inspiration and then she just hung out with us for a couple hours one morning. I love how they turned out, and they totally captured our Paris apartment. The last picture you can see shows us at the cafe below our apartment. Those windows were our bedrooms!
Amy @ Picture It
May 18, 2012
I love that you lived right above a cafe. So lucky! The pictures turned out fantastic.
Maria
May 18, 2012
Such a gorgeous, happy family. What a way to remember your adventure. Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Cheers, Maria
Kristen
May 18, 2012
Those photos are amazing! We miss you guys!
we miss you guys! come to SF!!!!
Linn
May 18, 2012
Oh. My. Dear. So pretty!!
I hope I will be brave enough to move there one day.
Mariela
May 18, 2012
Amazing photos, such a lovely family, have a wonderful day!
Mandy
May 18, 2012
These are amazing! You really should be featured on the Glow.
Holly Cromer | Blacksburg, VA Photographer
May 18, 2012
Aww, gorgeous photos. What a sweet family and I love your hair!
Dana
May 18, 2012
your babies are beautiful!
Mara {A Blog About Love}
May 18, 2012
Jordan – these are simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing these!
Your boys are handsome and you look so chic.
Lisa
May 18, 2012
That series of Moses in the red hat is too cute!
Caitlin
May 18, 2012
What a great way to capture some casual, real-life photos- I want to do that!
kellychristine
May 18, 2012
these. are. wonderful.
Amy P
May 18, 2012
Perfect and amazing! I LOVE that top photo of Paul reading to the boys. They look completely engrossed. And Roman’s yellow sweater with the shoulder buttons is adorable! I need a boy next 🙂 I also like the saturated colour of the toys among the neutrals of the apartment. And Moses in the red hat. Basically I love it all 🙂
Anni
May 18, 2012
I love these! Documentary sessions are my favorite to shoot, I think that photography is best when it’s storytelling in nature rather than overly posed. I know you’ll treasure these for years to come.
rubi
May 18, 2012
oh man, you guys are such a photogenic family! the photos of the boys room and their individual portraits are my favorite. miss you!
denise
May 18, 2012
simple yet stunning! quality time captured!
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Christine
May 18, 2012
I love the photos! You and your family make me think I could take mine to Paris some day.
Would you mind sharing the source for the marble track please? My son would love to play with that.
Tita
May 18, 2012
I like your jacket !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! D’où vient-elle?
Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark!
May 18, 2012
I love these! They seem to capture everything so perfectly. Great idea too!
Jenna at Homeslice
May 18, 2012
beautiful! I love how real and candid they are!
Mandy
May 18, 2012
The pictures of the boys with the cowboy hat and mask are the sweetest! And living above a Parisian cafe?! What a dream!
Georgina
May 18, 2012
These photos are really incredible–so genuine and humble. How did you find the perfect photographer?
Malori
May 18, 2012
I love these family photos. They’re beautiful and something that completely captures the essence of your family life. Such a great alternative to the traditional awkwardly-posed family photos.
Jenny
May 18, 2012
Jordan, I had to come out of “blog lurking” status to tell you how chic and lovely these photos of you and your family are! The photographer outdid herself in terms of capturing some fantastic, fleeting moments. thanks for sharing!
samara
May 18, 2012
beautiful pictures 🙂 p.s. i love roman’s boots
Ashton
May 18, 2012
I need to get that Alpha Smoot over to my house for some pics. Well done. Cute boys.
Em @ Em for Marvelous
May 18, 2012
LOVE these!
sharon
May 18, 2012
“I really tried not to fuss too much with outfits or hair so it would look natural and not too perfect.” ha! that was exactly what i did during a photoshoot i had yesterday! i can’t wait to see how they turned out. love yours!
kristin
May 18, 2012
Oh I love these photos! So real, but still so stylish. your boys are the cutest and I love your hair too!!
look see
May 19, 2012
Le sigh. Such stunning photos. How lovely to have such mementos of your Paris life.
mom in mendon
May 19, 2012
So beautiful. All of you.
Meg
May 19, 2012
Precious.
Inez
May 20, 2012
I’m sure you guys hear this a lot, but *wow* Paul looks like Joss Whedon!
Robin k
May 21, 2012
love these pictures, Jordan!
Caroline
May 21, 2012
Hi, just came here with the post “At the French Market”… and was very pleased to read that.
Nice blog and nice family pictures ! Wish you all the best for your living in Paris.
Amanda
May 21, 2012
Absolutely gorgeous and so natural!
Esther
May 21, 2012
Hi Jordan, I am new to your blog! These are lovely photos! 🙂 Your older boy really looks like your husband! 🙂
Lisa
May 22, 2012
These are absolutely gorgeous! You all could pass as native Parisian citizens – sophisticated, stylish, elegant!
libby
May 22, 2012
what a great idea to show the glow as inspiration—i love that site and think they do a much better job at capturing emotions and relationships than typical child photography. your photos look GREAT!!
melissa
May 23, 2012
Your boys are so adorable. How sweet to capture this special time in your family’s life with such beautiful photos!
Ria
June 1, 2012
Love these pictures. Have recently found your blog as I have a young one and am always on the lookout for aesthetic toys. Could you specify what blocks those are?