Jenny Barnes Photography

Theres not much to say about this family that i haven’t already said! I’ve been lucky enough to do their family photography sessions a few times now, since little Will was just an itty bitty one. Its so fun to watch him grow. He’s still adorable as ever, his personality is larger than life and he’s definitely all boy. We bonded over our love of dogs too. Whenever i’m at a park and see someone with their dog, i generally stop and give the dog some love, i’m such a sucker for a pup. This is how Will was during our whole session too. We spent lots of time saying hi to all the doggies that were out this evening. I gush about Will a lot because he’s just so damn cute. That blonde hair and those blue eyes, melt! But i love his mama and daddy so much too. They are some of the sweetest, most patient people i’ve ever met. I love getting to see them and capture sweet moments of their family. Like this first image.. its one of my faves from their whole session. Look at how lynn is looking at tom and how tom is getting will to laugh. so much love in one image.

i just love this image of will and tom.. tom spend so much time during out session running after this little energizer bunny. And will loves to fling himself backwards when tom picks him  up. And he thinks its hilarious and fun. i think this captured that perfectly. i see a lot of my 2 year old self in Will.. i used to do that same crooked little smile with that same blonde hair and blue eyes. i love looking at my old photos and seeing that hilarious little crooked smile, i hope Will looks back in 30 years and smiles at himself too. will’s expression here is hilarious. how cute is he??yes, will, your blue eyes get me every time. 

lynn and tom, thank you again for trusting me to capture this time in your family’s life. I truly do adore you guys. Looking forward to capturing many more years and watching Will grow! xxJBZ

Lynn&Tom | married 7 years | 07.07.07 | Bexley, OH

how they met: We met in college and were friends for a few years before dating our senior year.  Tom proposed a first date over cheap beer during a break in a cornhole game.  We’ve been keepin it classy ever since.

Lynn | hometown: Dayton, Ohio | History Curator at the Ohio Historical Society | 5 words (as described by tom): warm, funny, thoughtful, kind, loving

Tom | hometown: Canfield, Ohio | Business Development Manager | 5 words (as described by lynn): loyal, intelligent, patient, sweet, hardworking

Will | 2 years | 10.12.12 | 5 words: energetic, curious, stubborn, fun, adorable

will’s favorite things:

new habits, skills, tricks:

In general, creating chaos! He’s a climber and doesn’t seem to fear any obstacle. He’s starting to string words together into phrases.

favorite Will moment:

He was the ring bearer at our cousin’s wedding. Despite being a disaster all morning, when he had to march down the aisle, he performed flawlessly. He is always surprising us!

any new advice as Will is getting older:

Nothing beyond do what works for you and your family. We’ve learned that our lovable little baby has turned into a stubborn monster who is trying to navigate his way through the world using all of his new skills. We’re just trying to keep him safe!