This family session of Lauren, owner of the delicious SōDOUGH Baking Co., was gracious enough to invite me into her home to capture her family. Lauren was pregnant at the time, so we wanted to freeze time before baby arrived and it was just a family of three.
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Where Should Your Family Session Take Place
The thing that I love about the direction photography has gone is, is that these sessions can become anything you want them to. Often, the same question comes up, “Where do you recommend we do our family session?” My answer is almost always going to be the same: Is there a place that’s special to you? Yes, family photos are about the people in them and the emotions. However, there is also an environmental element that should be considered. Where your photos take place are going to help tell your story. Let’s look at some different examples of places that I’ve photographed families and why these locations were chosen.
Read MorePalm Beach Anniversary Session
So much changes over the years, including who we are as individuals, and as a unit. I love that we were able to completely freeze these moments so that they can look back on what life meant for them in that stage. I also love that Mae and her sibling will have these photographs of their parents for the rest of their lives.
Read MoreIs A Mini Session Right For Your Family
While I only offer mini sessions once a year, I think this is still an important topic to discuss. Throughout the year I get requests for mini sessions, but I feel that they aren’t always appropriate for most families. While it seems like it’s convenient, or it will save you money, in the long run I don’t believe that’s true. I’m going to make this in a list form so that it’s easy to read and simple to understand. Not that I don’t think my readers are incapable, but parents need things as quick and easy as possible these days.
Read MoreWhy I choose a lifestyle approach for family sessions
Lifestyle sessions allow me to be a quiet presence in these families lives. They allow me to capture moments that they are never going to want to forget. There are no rules when I show up to a session. I just want to tell your story perfectly.
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