My Approach to Family Photography
“What is your approach to family photography?”
This is a really good question to ask any photographer that you are looking to book for your next family session. Knowing their approach and philosophy behind their work can actually save you a lot of stress. You might wonder whether or not you’ll all be posed into perfect positions and asked to smile or say cheese and hope to goodness your toddler listens. Or you might be worried that your temperamental five year old might not last more than 10 minutes into the session and what are you going to do then? Or you worry that the hour long photo shoot is going to end with everyone exhausted, with aching cheeks from fake smiles, and that slightly unsure feeling that the an image you will fall in love with was captured.
Let me share with you my philosophy.
Laidback: No Stressing Allowed. That’s right mom. Tonight, you’re off the hook. You get to relax, sit back and enjoy your family. I’m on duty; and guess what? I love it and (bonus!) I have lots of experience. I have worked with children of pretty much all personalities, temperaments and exceptionabilites. You don’t need to worry about everyone showing those pearly whites - just enjoy being mom. Let me direct, be the tough one if need be, and guide the session into something your going to absolutely love.
Meaningful: Perfect posing has its place; but not during my family photography sessions. I know some extremely talented photographers who are masters at getting everyone posed, each detail to perfect, and getting everyone looking, smiling, and feeling real (all at the same time!). But for me, I want to capture you. I want to capture what makes your family really your family; because in all honesty it’s the little details. You know them. The back of his curly toddler head, the sweet way they offer a brotherly hug followed by a noogie, the tender way he cups your elbow. All of those precious pieces of you is what I am there to capture, to bring to life in a fun, meaningful and laidback way.
Fun: Real smiles, real laughter, real joy. That is my aim! You are going to have so much fun connecting as family during your session. Get this even the dads have fun. I will have you cuddled in a family squeeze, laughing, dancing, walking together, and enjoying tender moments with each family member.
Trust me. We are going to have a great time together. Your going to have images you adore, have beautiful new memories, and have had a time you thoroughly enjoyed. Can’t get much better than that right?
Have any questions? I would love to chat about creating your perfect family photography session.