Family posing for a fall family portrait in the warm sunlight at Veteran's Acres, Crystal Lake, IL.

I’ve known Andy and Terri since gradeschool, but I hadn’t met their kids until we met for their family portrait session at Veteran’s Acres in Crystal Lake. It was such a joy to meet their children and to watch the entire family interact together. I love when families love each other so much you can see it.

We arrived at Veteran’s Acres just as the sun was making its way down past the hilltop, which made for some gorgeous light to shoot in. It might have been one of the very last days for great outdoor photos of the season, and we certainly took advantage and made some great portraits! We moved all over near and around the pond and worked several poses (I always like to make sure there are a few options to choose from). We had fun catching up between shots and ultimately made some beautiful family portraits. See for yourself 🙂

Family fall portrait shot at Veteran's Acres in Crystal Lake, IL.

 

A family walking away on a bridge with weeping willow trees around them. Shot in the fall at Veteran's Acres in Crystal Lake, IL.

 

Two kids running through the leaves in autumn. Photo by Ryan Klos Photography, McHenry, IL.

 

A little girl in a colorful skirt sitting on a stump with the sun blazing behind the horizon. Shot at Veteran's Acres, Crystal Lake, IL.

 

Fall family portraits shot in McHenry, IL by Ryan Klos Photography.