We can stop the clock. Memories are the most valuable thing we own... Hello, my name is Neil Gates. I am a professional family photographer, and capturing special moments of your family and children is what I am passionate about. Having a family of my own, I can express first hand just how meaningful those portraits are of my children and family. In fact, they are priceless. My wife and I have two children, 10 and 8, and they are both changing before our very eyes! Capturing their innocence and making a memory of the way my family is today through photography, is the only way I know how to freeze time. And yes, the portrait on this page is of my own family, which is proudly displayed above our fireplace, and we enjoy it everyday. Every moment in your family's life exists only for a brief second - then it is gone forever. I don't say that to depress you! Very much on the contrary. It's to help stress how precious and special each of their moments are. Life is busy, and things get crazy. In fact, life has probably been so hectic that you haven't had time to put much thought into having a family portrait created. But don't let that be your excuse! The time is now! Don't look back someday and regret that you didn't. Your family will never be the same again. Please don't put this off, it's just too important!