Big Family, Big Energy: The Padgett Extended Crew

Some families just feel like pure joy to be around—and the Padgett family is exactly that.

This is a family I’ve known and loved for so many years now, and getting to continue capturing their story as they grow is something I’ll never take for granted. Every time we’re together, it never feels like just a session—it feels like a full-on hangout… or honestly, a party.

They are hands down one of the most fun, goofy, and full-of-life families. There’s always laughter, a little bit of chaos (the best kind), and so many genuine moments in between. The kind you can’t pose—the kind that just happen when everyone is fully themselves.

What makes sessions like this so special is watching the generations grow over time. New faces, new dynamics, but the same strong love and connection at the center of it all.

The Padgett family makes every moment feel effortless, joyful, and real—and I’m so lucky to be the one capturing it all along the way.