Reunions

Every family has its own reasons for having a reunion. It might be a just-because sort of thing, or it may be planned to coincide with a major family milestone. Some families establish a routine of having a reunion every year, or every five years, to make sure that far-flung relatives don't drift apart from one another.

A family reunion will also give young kids a chance to meet and get to know their cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives, and for anyone else who is new to the family (new spouses) to meet the extended group. For older relatives or those in poor health, a big family gathering presents one last chance to see everyone. These gatherings are also a way for families to celebrate their shared heritage and culture, to exchange family stories and to honor the memories of any relatives who have passed away.

Those are big, meaningful reasons to have these events. We love documenting those occasions journalistically as well as posed. The opportunity to experience the joy of family and to participate in taking photos for future generations to see, is something we love doing.