Our Family Reunion - 2009
It’s with great pleasure that I’m writing this afternoon. We just came home from Southwest Georgia, where we attended our first “annual” Silvers Family Reunion. We’ve had family reunions before, but never one that was scheduled to be the first of annual reunions. I suppose it’s the idea that we will continue this tradition that makes me happy. I suppose I’m also happy to be writing one of (if not “the”) first blog posting that’s not filled with business or art related photography. These are just snapshots of all of our immediate and extended family. You’ll notice that we shot a lot of the kids, but you’d just have to have been there to see why. They had a blast together. I think that the adults had a good time too. It’s really something special for families to come together, eat, and share with each other. In these tempestuous times, one thing that remains constant is our love for each other.
Why black and white images? Two reasons -
1. Black and White allows us to focus on the people and the emotions captured in the photographs without being distracted by vivid and contrasting colors.
2. I always wanted to post just black and white photos :)
Enjoy these images and please comment for all of our families to enjoy.
Here’s the brother and sisters that were born as the Silvers kids. James, Susan, Grace, and Mary:
Here’s a wide angle shot of the Putney Community Center that was rented for our reunion, followed by some random shots from the day:
With some assistance from Lynn, Ronnie really stepped up and got the photo taking off to a start. Thanks for the inspiration, Ronnie and Lynn.
Here’s my Uncle Glenn and my Dad. Can you believe these two spilled a whole bucket of minnows on me when I went fishing with them one night? They look so mature and responsible now, but I suppose it was not always the case :)
The only downside to black and white photography manifests itself in the following photo of Ansley. What you can’t see is that whatever was in that jug was mighty red and appeared to be sweet. That combination is certain the try the patience of any thirsty girl!
Nothing much better than snuggling up with your Grandma!
We had to sneak up on Uncle James to capture his true colors (or blacks and whites). He makes an attempt to be stoic in most photographs. But we know him better than that. We love you, Uncle James!
Seeing and touching the newest baby in the family, Alana, was a popular attraction for all the children. We’ve got several good shots of the loving attention that they showered her with. We could all learn a lot from kids.
KFC isn’t the only food that’s “finger lickin’ good”. Cupcakes are right there as well.
You can still see the goose-egg on JJ’s forehead where he already had flipped over. But like any great rider, he’s dusted off and back on his bike.
Grandaddy’s lap is about the best spot in the whole wide world!
See you guys again next year.
Jason
Comments
Jason and Veta, These pictures are sooooo good. They are worth more to me than ANY words could ever express. It was such a great day, meeting children I had never met before and seeing family I hadn’t seen in a very long time. Thank you two so very much for capturing precious moments. A picture truly is worth a thousand words. I love you two. Mama
Jason & Veta,
These are great, how do we order?
Love you guys!
Rosa
Jason and Veta
Thank you so much for taking these pictures, THERE GREAT. I am looking forword for the next “Silvers Family” Reunion. It would be nice to get together more than once a year. This was a GREAT start. We had a great time. Thanks again!!
Jason & Veta,
They are wonderful!! Looking at them helped seal the day in my memory. I’m proud to be a part of such a loving, fun family. We truly love each other, and it shows! I love you guys, too, and thank you for always being willing to capture the memories.
Jason and Veta,
These pictures are just wonderful. You two really got some great shots of the family. How do we order?
Jason and Veta,
These pictures r darling!….They melted my soul completely.I hated that i couldnt experience this w the family but your pictures have brought me that much closer. Being deployed and away from the family I tend to miss alot.So thank you so much for helping me keep in touch with my roots. :)
you guys got such wonderful shots of the family, i love the ones of the kids, they are just adorable. kudos to both of you!
Jason and Veta,
The pics of the family are great. I was glad to see them. I found the link when I was looking at the wedding you all shot last weekend. It was really pretty too!!
I love the pictures! I am so proud of the Silver’s family and what ya’ll meant to me threw the years. I pray that this family reunion never stops.
these are soul touchng photos, Kelly
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