A Lovely Reunion | Maundy Mitchell Photography

Recently, I was a part of a lovely reunion of family, friends and neighbors. Karen flew in from Utah for a portrait session with her father and stepmother. Karen and I were in high school together (a long time ago!). Earlier in life and for ten years, I was next door neighbors with Karen’s father, Volker (Dr. Bradley as I knew him then), and stepmother, Jyl. This was on a charming back road in rural New Hampshire. Now Dr. Bradley the elder has retired, Jyl is still teaching fitness classes, and Karen is a doctor in Utah. The family had a wonderful day together, and it was an absolute joy to see them again.

A black and white cell photo of Maundy and Karen; a black and white photo of Karen enjoying hair and makeup styling before her photo session — Cell photo courtesy of Jyl Bradley / Hair & makeup by Dianne Sitar

A black and white photo of Jyl enjoying hair and makeup styling by Dianne Sitar, and a portrait of Karen and Jyl — Hair & makeup by Dianne Sitar

A framed wall portrait of Karen wearing a blue gown

A large framed portrait of Jyl in a red dress

A framed wall portrait of a close couple

Behind the scenes cell photo courtesy of Karen Bradley

A framed wall portrait of a black dog sitting on a velvet chair

Two portraits - Volker wearing a jacket, and a casual portrait of father and daughter

A black and white, behind-the-scenes photo of Maundy photographing Volker, and the finished portrait — Behind the scenes cell photo courtesy of Karen Bradley

A portrait of Jyl, wearing a white shirt and jeans

A black and white portrait of Karen, wearing a jean jacket / a — Behind the scenes cell photo courtesy of Karen Bradley

A portrait of Karen, wearing a black gown with flying fabric

You can learn more about the portrait experience HERE.