Family Films Family videography is a relatively new concept that offers so much more than photos alone. Photos are still important and I include them in every film session, but video captures so much more. It can be hard to know how to prepare for family films, so this post is all about what you…
Family Photos Now that you’ve got your family photos done and you’ve selected your favorites, what do you do with them? So many people struggle with this and for good reason! We live in a time when digital pictures are more common than family dinners. We might look at the pictures every few years when…
Candid Photos When I photograph families, I like to get a mix of traditional, posted portraits and candid photos. Most people tell me that they have no idea how to pose and they look terrible in candid photos. Well, not with me, you don’t! I’ve spent years honing my skills and making sure my clients…
Family Photo Outfits I get asked for advice on what to wear for family photos a lot. It’s challenging for most people to coordinate clothing and come up with ideas to make everyone happy. Just knowing where to begin can be difficult. In this post, I’ll cover the basics and hopefully be able to give…
Introduction I really love it when parents bring their kids at least once a year for photos. It’s always fun to see how they’ve grown and all the new things they’ve learned. You may wonder what it’s like during a photo session for a 2 year old. Well, that’s what this post is all about….
Getting Great Fall Photos Fall is this magical time of year. The pumpkin spice lattes are finally here and fall decorations are available in every store you enter. We have this feeling that the weather is starting to cool, even though it’s only getting hotter. We want to bundle up and sip our lattes by…
Why are family photos so important? Family photos are one of those things that everyone loves the idea of, but not everyone gets around to having them done. Life gets in the way and the ones we love might not be so enthusiastic about being in front of the camera. To be honest, I don’t…
When most people think of an album from a photographer, they think of a wedding album. While wedding photographers are generally the ones who you might think of for an album, that’s just one aspect of your life…one day documented in the album. Family Albums Family photo albums convey so much more of your life…
Now that you’ve had your family photos taken, you might be wondering what to expect after your photo session. Every photographer does things a little differently, so it’s a good idea to know what to expect. Some photographers will email you all the images in a week or two. Others might send you a link…
Winter Family Photos Choosing when to have your family photos done is no easy task. There are many things to consider when scheduling your session and the time of year is a big part of your decision. Winter family photos are often overlooked. There are pros and cons to every season and in this four…