Smarkle

Photo credits

Photo credits

Some images on this site are illustrative, not real families: they were made to show ordinary family life at home. The other family photographs are stock images used under the Unsplash license and served from this site, and the photographs of Western Timber Frame are the company's own. All the family images are stand-ins: we'll replace them with real founding families' photographs only if those families choose to share them.

Three generations walking together on an autumn park path, with two grandparents using walkers and younger family beside them.
  • A long table set in a grassy field at golden hour, with a mixed-age group of people sharing a meal beneath tall trees and open sky.

    A long table set in a grassy field at golden hour, with a mixed-age group of people sharing a meal beneath tall trees and open sky.

    Photograph by Patty Zavala · Unsplash

  • A long wooden table in a warm, lamplit room, with people of different ages deep in conversation over plates and candles.

    A long wooden table in a warm, lamplit room, with people of different ages deep in conversation over plates and candles.

    Photograph by Taylor Heery · Unsplash

  • An older man stirring vegetables in a pan while two younger adults chop beside him, all smiling, in a home kitchen.

    An older man stirring vegetables in a pan while two younger adults chop beside him, all smiling, in a home kitchen.

    Photograph by Sweet Life · Unsplash

  • A family of five walking hand in hand in a line through tall grass at dusk, with string lights glowing at the edge of the field.

    A family of five walking hand in hand in a line through tall grass at dusk, with string lights glowing at the edge of the field.

    Photograph by Jessica Rockowitz · Unsplash

  • A smiling grandmother in a patterned headscarf with her arms around two young children in a leafy garden.

    A smiling grandmother in a patterned headscarf with her arms around two young children in a leafy garden.

    Photograph by Anna Keibalo · Unsplash

  • A father and his son kneeling side by side at a raised garden bed, setting young plants into the soil.

    A father and his son kneeling side by side at a raised garden bed, setting young plants into the soil.

    Photograph by CDC · Unsplash

  • A mother reading a picture book in bed with her son and daughter close beside her, a lamp and a window behind them.

    A mother reading a picture book in bed with her son and daughter close beside her, a lamp and a window behind them.

    Photograph by Mark Zamora · Unsplash

  • A big outdoor dinner at picnic tables under strung lights, with a vineyard behind and guests of all ages talking and laughing.

    A big outdoor dinner at picnic tables under strung lights, with a vineyard behind and guests of all ages talking and laughing.

    Photograph by David Todd McCarty · Unsplash

  • Three generations walking together on an autumn park path, with two grandparents using walkers and younger family beside them.

    Three generations walking together on an autumn park path, with two grandparents using walkers and younger family beside them.

    Photograph by Mobio Marketing · Unsplash

  • A laughing man receiving a carved roast on a wooden board, passed hand to hand along a candlelit dinner table.

    A laughing man receiving a carved roast on a wooden board, passed hand to hand along a candlelit dinner table.

    Photograph by Sebastian Coman Photography · Unsplash

  • Grandparents hugging three grandchildren close at the open window of a red brick porch, with green leaves behind them.

    Grandparents hugging three grandchildren close at the open window of a red brick porch, with green leaves behind them.

    Photograph by Daria Trofimova · Unsplash

  • A grandmother reaching into a green garden bed while two small children crouch beside her, seen from above and behind.

    A grandmother reaching into a green garden bed while two small children crouch beside her, seen from above and behind.

    Photograph by Nikoline Arns · Unsplash

  • Five people sharing supper at a round table in front of an open balcony window in warm evening light, one reading from a picture book.

    Five people sharing supper at a round table in front of an open balcony window in warm evening light, one reading from a picture book.

    Photograph by Karl Hedin · Unsplash

  • A family of five seen from behind, sitting together on a log bench and looking out over green mountain ridges.

    A family of five seen from behind, sitting together on a log bench and looking out over green mountain ridges.

    Photograph by Roberto Nickson · Unsplash

  • A single-storey office and shop building with a timber-framed covered entry, seen across a parking lot under a stormy sky.

    A single-storey office and shop building with a timber-framed covered entry, seen across a parking lot under a stormy sky.

    Photograph by Western Timber Frame

  • Laurence Bunker, founder of Smarkle

    Laurence Bunker, founder of Smarkle

    Photograph by Laurence Bunker

  • Two parents and two young children lean in around a wooden kitchen table in morning light, sharing an open book.

    Two parents and two young children lean in around a wooden kitchen table in morning light, sharing an open book.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • At a sunlit dinner table, a boy and his father share a high five while a girl and her mother laugh beside them.

    At a sunlit dinner table, a boy and his father share a high five while a girl and her mother laugh beside them.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A teenage boy loads plates into the dishwasher in a bright kitchen, with the dining table behind him.

    A teenage boy loads plates into the dishwasher in a bright kitchen, with the dining table behind him.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A mother and her young son, both in aprons, chop carrots and greens side by side at a kitchen counter.

    A mother and her young son, both in aprons, chop carrots and greens side by side at a kitchen counter.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A mother, father and two children gather at the kitchen table around an open notebook, smiling as they talk.

    A mother, father and two children gather at the kitchen table around an open notebook, smiling as they talk.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A teenage boy in an apron tosses a salad at the kitchen counter while his mother watches with a cup of tea.

    A teenage boy in an apron tosses a salad at the kitchen counter while his mother watches with a cup of tea.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A mother lies back on a sofa laughing with a boy and a girl curled up against her.

    A mother lies back on a sofa laughing with a boy and a girl curled up against her.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • Grandparents, parents and children of three generations share a candlelit meal around a table, laughing together.

    Grandparents, parents and children of three generations share a candlelit meal around a table, laughing together.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A family of four and their golden retriever sit around a campfire beside a mountain lake at sunset, talking and smiling.

    A family of four and their golden retriever sit around a campfire beside a mountain lake at sunset, talking and smiling.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A young woman in a knit sweater writes in a journal on a window seat, looking out at a lake and mountains at sunset.

    A young woman in a knit sweater writes in a journal on a window seat, looking out at a lake and mountains at sunset.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A girl lays plates and her younger brother sorts cutlery as they set a long wooden dining table together.

    A girl lays plates and her younger brother sorts cutlery as they set a long wooden dining table together.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A husband and wife sit close at a kitchen table in the evening, a notebook open between them, sharing a warm look over coffee.

    A husband and wife sit close at a kitchen table in the evening, a notebook open between them, sharing a warm look over coffee.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • Grandparents read a picture book with two young grandchildren on a sofa beside a glowing fireplace.

    Grandparents read a picture book with two young grandchildren on a sofa beside a glowing fireplace.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A teenage boy planes a timber board in a woodshop while his grandfather leans in beside him, watching.

    A teenage boy planes a timber board in a woodshop while his grandfather leans in beside him, watching.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A mother and her small son, both dusted with flour, cut star-shaped cookies at a sunny kitchen counter.

    A mother and her small son, both dusted with flour, cut star-shaped cookies at a sunny kitchen counter.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A father and his teenage daughter talk on a wooden porch at sunset, with mountains and a lake behind them.

    A father and his teenage daughter talk on a wooden porch at sunset, with mountains and a lake behind them.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • Three generations laugh together around a candlelit dinner table set with a roast and shared dishes.

    Three generations laugh together around a candlelit dinner table set with a roast and shared dishes.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • Two children do homework alone at a cluttered kitchen table while, behind them, one parent looks at a phone and the other works on a laptop.

    Two children do homework alone at a cluttered kitchen table while, behind them, one parent looks at a phone and the other works on a laptop.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A family on a drive: the mother gazes out of the window, the father stares at the road, and two teenagers in the back are lost in headphones and screens.

    A family on a drive: the mother gazes out of the window, the father stares at the road, and two teenagers in the back are lost in headphones and screens.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A father works under the hood of a car in the garage, glancing over at his teenage son, who sits nearby looking at his phone.

    A father works under the hood of a car in the garage, glancing over at his teenage son, who sits nearby looking at his phone.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A family spread across a living room in the evening, each on their own tablet, phone, book or laptop, with the dog asleep on the rug.

    A family spread across a living room in the evening, each on their own tablet, phone, book or laptop, with the dog asleep on the rug.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A teenage girl sits alone at the end of the sofa looking away, while her mother scrolls a phone and the rest of the family is busy in the background.

    A teenage girl sits alone at the end of the sofa looking away, while her mother scrolls a phone and the rest of the family is busy in the background.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A tired man in a work cap and muddy clothes sits on a pickup's tailgate at dusk, head bowed, hands clasped.

    A tired man in a work cap and muddy clothes sits on a pickup's tailgate at dusk, head bowed, hands clasped.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A young girl in pajamas hugs a teddy bear and looks out of a rainy window.

    A young girl in pajamas hugs a teddy bear and looks out of a rainy window.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A weary woman rests her head in her hand at a kitchen table covered in papers, a laptop open in front of her late at night.

    A weary woman rests her head in her hand at a kitchen table covered in papers, a laptop open in front of her late at night.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A teenage boy sits on an unmade bed in a dark room, his face lit by his phone.

    A teenage boy sits on an unmade bed in a dark room, his face lit by his phone.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A boy sits with his head in his hands at a dimly lit dinner table while the rest of his family looks down at their plates and phones.

    A boy sits with his head in his hands at a dimly lit dinner table while the rest of his family looks down at their plates and phones.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A young boy sits alone at the top of the stairs with his face in his hands, the bright living room far below.

    A young boy sits alone at the top of the stairs with his face in his hands, the bright living room far below.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • Two teenage sisters sit close together on a dark hallway floor, one leaning in to comfort the other.

    Two teenage sisters sit close together on a dark hallway floor, one leaning in to comfort the other.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A girl in a dark hoodie sits alone on a hillside at dusk, looking down at the lights of the valley below.

    A girl in a dark hoodie sits alone on a hillside at dusk, looking down at the lights of the valley below.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A man rubs his forehead at a laptop late at night, papers piled on the table beside him.

    A man rubs his forehead at a laptop late at night, papers piled on the table beside him.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A teenage boy in a cap and hoodie sits hunched on the edge of his bed by a grey window, a backpack at his feet.

    A teenage boy in a cap and hoodie sits hunched on the edge of his bed by a grey window, a backpack at his feet.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A woman sits on a sofa with her head in her hands, a mug of coffee on the table in front of her.

    A woman sits on a sofa with her head in her hands, a mug of coffee on the table in front of her.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A young boy sits up in bed in a dark room, his face lit by a tablet.

    A young boy sits up in bed in a dark room, his face lit by a tablet.

    Illustrative image, not a real family

  • A teenage girl sits on her unmade bed hugging her knees, lit by a bedside lamp.

    A teenage girl sits on her unmade bed hugging her knees, lit by a bedside lamp.

    Illustrative image, not a real family