What is it about little boys and trains? Nearly every little boy that I know is obsessed with trains. (Or Bob the Builder, but that’s another story.)
When this gorgeous family contacted me for family photos, the mum mentioned that her boys love trains. Those of you who have been following my work probably know by now that I try to incorporate something about the family and the kids into every family portrait session. Something that will be unique to them. Well, at the mention of trains, I got researching and a fellow photographer suggested this awesome location. (Yes, professional photographers in Canberra do actually talk to each other and like each other!)
You should have seen the boys’ eyes light up when they saw where we were. I think it was the closest thing to heaven that they could think of. The weather was bitterly cold, but it was only the grown-ups who huddled against the walls, trying to get warm. The boys were too busy exploring and finding all kinds of treasures. When a real train decided to come along, their delight was almost euphoric (and no amount of silly faces and bribery on my part was able to get them to actually look at me or the camera! ha ha).
They also brought along their favourite toy trains and track, and we set it up on the old station platform. Did you notice the small red engine? More than 4 years ago, that little engine was a gift the “new baby boy” had “given” his big brother when he was brought home from the hospital. It’s still the favourite and now the boys get to play with it together. The bond of brotherhood is an amazing thing to witness.
I’m so happy that we were able to capture such precious memories.
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