a beautiful hoodoos morning...

A positively gorgeous Columbia Valley morning we spent along Dutch Creek below the extraordinary beauty of the hoodoos.

Oh... and only a few pesky mosquitoes!

Team Johanson were up and at 'em, smiles at the ready -- perfect for this early summer morning! Long-time Valley visitors, it was nice connecting over all the many changes we've seen over the years. It's always fun to learn that a family has strong ties to this beautiful place.

Check out these precious kiddos – and mom and dad, too! – so game the entire time. Fun, quick to smile, and easy to photograph, Findlay and Amelia were total pros.

Note to young families: I try to make it as effortless as possible for young families because even the most easy-going kids reach their limits pretty darn quick!