Ellen and the rest

oh the nostalgia. this was one of my very last sessions before i left provo.  i’ve said it before and i’ll say it again, its easy to fall in love with a family when they’re in front of your lens. why? you’re job is to look for the best in them – the soft parts. you have to find all the love passing back and forth, the beauty in the small gestures. and when you find it, you’re gone. totally and completely.

its especially easy to fall in love when you get to shoot on one of those magical  summer evenings, when the warmth in the air is just right, and the sun is starting to fade.

we shot this session on some of the most charming streets in provo, ut, where ellen and her family used to live. you could tell they were well loved there too because we were stopped at least 3 times by old neighbors who wanted to say hello. i think it might be because ellen is a little famous. or maybe its because she and her family are just. so. great.

contax 645, fuji 400h, portra 400, ilford 3200.

canon eos 3, portra 800, fuji 400h

October 2, 2011 - 2:55 am

alisa greig - such a beautiful family! you’re amazing yan, i love your style! :)

October 2, 2011 - 6:52 am

Shokoofeh - Yan, every time I see you updated a blog post I am sure I am going to see a unique beautiful series of photos. Your work is truly beautiful. Hope one day can meet you in person and share a few hours of my life with you. :)

October 3, 2011 - 10:11 am

Becky Earl - One of my favorite sessions from you EVAH! The grain, oh my, the beautiful grain! You captured them beautifully! Love them!

October 3, 2011 - 2:29 pm

Carrie Wray - this session is FANTASTIC!!!!!

October 3, 2011 - 5:11 pm

Laura Reaux - Yan yan yan YAN! Perfect as always.

October 3, 2011 - 6:17 pm

Sarah Winward - Oh man this shoot is beautiful, so is everyone involved. Well done Yan.

October 3, 2011 - 9:42 pm

Toni Raper - Geesh, woman, talk about being blown away! Amazing, love how you see people!

October 3, 2011 - 10:09 pm

ellen - you’re too much, diana. i still feel so honored to have had you take our photos. can’t wait for the next time. by the way, my sister lives outside of denver and some other good friends who i’ll make sure come to you for a visit. soon. you’re the best. hope you and your sweet family are doing well. xox

October 6, 2011 - 11:44 pm

michelle - Diana, the session you did with Lauren and Andrew looks amazing. I enjoy following you and your work. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift. And, way to get up on that roof. It was totally worth it!

January 4, 2012 - 12:30 pm

Sara Hasstedt - What a beautiful family shoot Diana! These are so gorgeous it makes me want to consider doing family photography. Lovely!

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