Van Houten Family Pictures: Who Says Family Pictures Have To Be Boring?

Every few years, we get the privilege of taking the Van Houten Family pictures. The Van Houtens are an amazing family, and we consider ourselves blessed to be able to call them our friends. It has been fun taking pictures for them over the years and to be able to watch their 7 kids grow up.

So often when I do family pictures for Friends and Family, there is usually someone in the group who isn't too excited about it and isn't afraid to share their distate for getting their picture taken. Whether it is the young adult male who thinks it is stupid and a waste of time, or the young child who cries because they would rather be playing, these critics often make the who experience difficult both for their parents and for the photographer.

The Van Houtens are living proof that taking family pictures doesn't have to be boring. They had a fun idea to have a "Color Fight." This unique and crazy idea managed to keep all 7 kids happy and interested in getting their pictures taken for the entire session.

Here are my TOP 5 favorite/most fun pictures from the day.

Wounded in Action

Ganging up on Dad

The Aftermath