Capturing the Beauty of an Ordinary Day

Jan 1, 2016 | People

[title subtitle=”words: Jessica Meinardus and Marla Cantell
Images: courtesy Jessica Meinardus Photography”][/title]

 

A staged photo. We all have them. We’re all on the beach wearing white. We’re sitting in a field, our hair perfect, our kids smiling. And we wouldn’t trade these photos for the world. But there are other times that define our families: movie night at home in our pajamas, or dinners around the dining table, or an impromptu game of Duck, Duck, Goose.

 

These everyday moments are what photographer Jessica Meinardus was thinking about when she came up with a project called An Everyday Love. Her idea was to visit a family for a day and capture what’s best about their life.

 

She thought about her own life in Van Buren, Arkansas. On an ordinary day, she might be chasing her toddler who’s bright with laughter, listening to her kids’ jokes, or watching the comic antics of the family dog.

 

Her first photo shoot for An Everyday Love was on a gorgeous Sunday at the farm of Joey and Stacy Marrone, in Mulberry. They have four kids, and they have a great time working and playing together. Devoting an entire day results in some amazing shots. “When you spend time in the background you see real personality come out,” Jessica says. “I saw the kids being goofy, playing together, helping one another, and a little bit of sibling rivalry.  I watched as Joey led the family in the farm tasks and saw the pride he takes in his work and family. I enjoyed seeing Stacy’s kindness and patience as she helped guide and teach her kids something new.”

 

These are just a few of the photos from Jessica’s day on the farm. They are lovely, but more than that, they document what it means to be part of the Marrone family, what they care deeply about, and the joy they find just by being together.

 

To see more of Jessica’s photos from the Marrone shoot, visit dosouthmagazine.com.

For more on An Everyday Love, visit  meinardusphotography.com.

Do South Magazine

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