Ashley, Derek, Erik & Carter's Family Session at Amherst State Park in Williamsville, NY - Photographed by Ariel Hawkins Photography

I had such a lovely time with Ashley & Derek the other day at Amherst State Park! It’s such a beautiful hidden gem right in the heart of Williamsville & Amherst. If you haven’t been there before, shhhh it’s a secret!

It’s been years since I photographed my friend Carter back when I was operating out of my studio on Brighton Avenue. He’s such a fun little guy and now he has a built in best friend with Erik! They were absolutely adorable together and you could see that the two of them have a lot of fun with each other.

Ashley & Derek were also super cute together and we managed to snag a couple of photos of them just by themselves while the kiddos played in the long grass and in the river bed. It’s truly so much fun to be able to see friends grow in life and love, thanks for allowing me to document your life!

Thanks for reading along friends! LIVE.LAUGH.PHOTO. Love, Ariel