This portrait session has a special place in my heart for several reasons. I have been developing a greater appreciation for at-home portrait sessions, but capturing this family during the Christmas season had a magic all its own. Steven was one of my husband’s instructors during aircraft mechanic school. For this shoot we were able to use the small-scale airplane that my husband had a part in designing and creating during his year of training under Steven. In additional to their two adopted children, this winter has brought their own special addition to the Brinly home. Whitney, you are beautiful wife and mother, and I know you are going to adapt wonderfully to this new season of motherhood. Thank you Steven and Whitney for inviting me into your home for these couple of hours, I treasured every moment and trust you will treasure these captures both now and in the years to come.