I am a sucker for big, loud, crazy family dynamics. I grew up with a LOT of family, aunts, uncles, and tons cousins everywhere. Trips and holidays and random events always mean a lot of food and talking and above all else, laughter. In fact, I am gearing up to go to an annual family reunion weekend for Labor Day back home in Montana, and I just can't wait!


This family reminded me so much of my own, and that made this crazy Chautauqua Park session even more special for me. When all of the Zaidi family gets together each summer, you just KNOW they are having the best time! There was so much laughter and playful teasing and joking around during our session, my face actually hurt from smiling with them. I mean, just took at all this love...

Siblings in casual summer outfits smiling against green garden background.
Children in coordinating blue outfits posing together against green foliage.
Children in casual and dressy outfits sharing sweet moments outdoors.

There were 25 people in the group, and 12 of them were kids, so things got a little crazy, that's for sure. but, at PLP we embrace the crazy and roll with it wherever it take us, and I know this family does, too! And check out all of the awesome cousin moments we made! These kids were just so much fun.

Group sitting together on a large rock with scenic mountain views and green hills in the background.
Large family group photo on a grassy trail with lush green summer vegetation.
Group photo taken on a hiking trail with the iconic Flatirons rock formation in Boulder, Colorado.

The kids weren't the only ones having a good time, though!

Women in colorful traditional dress and hijabs pose together on a mountain trail.
Large group gathering with mountain backdrop wearing mix of traditional and casual clothing.
Six men in casual attire stand together on a trail with mountain landscape behind them.