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Bryant family portrait outdoors with golden light — captured by Love Tree Studios, Missouri family photographer.

Farm life, golden light, and lakefront memories with the Bryant family

As summer began to wind down, I had the joy of photographing the Bryant family at their beautiful farm. The evening was filled with golden light, laughter, and the sweetest reminders of why homegrown sessions are always some of my favorites.

Family on the porch steps of their farmhouse, photographed by Missouri family photographer Love Tree Studios.

Parents and daughters smiling on white wicker chairs — Love Tree Studios family photography in Missouri.

Young girl in blue dress smiling on farmhouse porch during Missouri family photography session

Family sitting together on their farmhouse porch — Love Tree Studios, Missouri family photographer.

We began on their land, where their historic white farmhouse and wraparound porch set the stage for timeless family portraits. The girls ran through the grass, and we paused to capture moments of silliness, hugs, and that irreplaceable in-between magic. Their family’s chickens, very much part of their everyday life, made the perfect addition to our portraits. Watching the girls gently hold them was such a sweet reflection of the simple, meaningful rhythms of farm life.

Older daughter holding a chicken in the yard — Missouri family photographer Love Tree Studios.

Close-up of a speckled brown chicken at the Bryant family farm in Missouri.

Family of four standing together under tall trees — Love Tree Studios, Missouri family photographer.

Toddler running into her mother’s arms during a Missouri family photography session.

Toddler walking ahead with family blurred in the background — Love Tree Studios portraits.

Sisters smiling together outdoors in golden light, Missouri family portraits.

Father playing with daughter upside down — Love Tree Studios family photography in Missouri.

Blue Bell Farm white farmhouse barn surrounded by golden fields at sunset — Missouri family photographer.

As the sun dipped lower, we headed toward the lake at the edge of their property. There, the evening unfolded into pure summer nostalgia—sandcastles, toy boats, splashes in the water, and even a slice of watermelon to close the night. The soft glow of the sunset turned everything golden, creating the dreamiest backdrop for our final images.

Mother carrying daughter through tall grass at sunset — Love Tree Studios family portraits.

Child running down grassy path in summer fields — captured by Missouri family photographer.

Family relaxing at their lake beach — Missouri family photographer Love Tree Studios.

Sisters wading and playing with a toy sailboat in the lake — Missouri family photography.

Mother and daughter playing in the sand — Love Tree Studios family portraits in Missouri.

Close-up of sandy hand holding a tiny shell — Missouri family photographer detail shot.

Family standing together in the lake at sunset — Missouri family photographer Love Tree Studios.

Family walking along sandy lake beach during golden hour — Missouri family photographer.

Young daughter smiling while holding a slice of watermelon — Missouri family photographer Love Tree Studios.

This session was such a beautiful reminder of how family photography can capture more than just faces—it tells the story of a season, a home, and the love that ties it all together. Ending summer on the lake with the Bryant family was truly the perfect way to close the chapter on this season.

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