Colette, Taylor, and Sam booked a secret mother-daughters photo session to create portraits for a Father’s Day surprise for Eric, Colette’s husband and Taylor and Sam’s father.
The planning began a few months ago with a meeting and the creation of a mood board together. Later, we decided on a couple of outfits for each person, as well as outfits to wear together. I designed their session based on their goal of having lots of images of them individually and together.
On the day of their session, it already felt to them like a celebration: they had managed to keep this a secret so far!
![](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-Behind-the-Scenes-Hair-and-Makeup-Styling-Mother-Daughters_0028-768x1024.jpg)
Here are some of the images from their collection – Colette, Taylor, and Sam’s Father’s Day surprise for Eric.
![A casual studio portrait of a mother and two grown daughters](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-mother-and-two-daughters_0034-504x720.jpg)
![A casual studio portrait of a mother and two grown daughters](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-mother-and-two-daughters_0035-504x720.jpg)
![Two portraits of Colette: wearing black jumpsuit, and wearing white beaded dress](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-two-images-of-Colette-wearing-black-jumpsuit-and-white-beaded-dress_0043-720x513.jpg)
![Two portraits of Sam: wearing white and wearing a hat and halter top](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-two-images-of-Sam-wearing-white-and-wearing-a-hat-and-halter-top_0044-720x337.jpg)
![Two portraits of Taylor: one in a rust-colored dress and one in a gold gown](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-two-images-of-Taylor-wearing-rust-color-dress-and-gold-gown_0045-720x513.jpg)
![A Vanity Fair-inspired portrait of Colette, Taylor, and Sam](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-mother-and-two-daughters_0038-504x720.jpg)
![A portrait of mother and daughters](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-mother-and-two-daughters_0037-720x504.jpg)
![16x20 custom framed wall portrait of mother and daughters, part of the Father's Day Surprise for Eric](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-framed-portrait-mother-daughters_0031-720x576.jpg)
![Two photos of sisters, laughing](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-two-photos-of-sisters-laughing_0046-720x513.jpg)
![16x20 custom-framed wall portrait, part of Eric's Father's Day Surprise](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-framed-portrait-sisters_0032-720x576.jpg)
![A mother-daughters portrait with orange tones](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mother_Daughters-576x720.jpg)
![Black folio box with matted prints on gray velvet ottoman - part of Eric's Father's Day Surprise](https://maundymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plymouth-NH-Portrait-Photographer-Maundy-Mitchell-folio-box-with-matted-prints-on-gray-velvet-ottoman_0030-720x480.jpg)
I haven’t heard yet how Eric’s surprise went, but I’d like to wish him and all fathers a wonderful Father’s Day!