The hard part vs the easy part

Family photos do not have to be stressful! I think they get a bad rep sometimes. I can promise you the hard part is getting to the session. But the execution of it? That’s the easy part! When you have a photographer who is comfortable working with people of all ages, it makes for a relaxed family photo session, where everyone involved has a good time (including dad!)

Choosing the right photographer

An experienced photographer can pose you in a way that feels comfortable for a smooth session. They can also give you prompts to follow, to give you something to do, which accomplishes two things! First, it gets your mind off the camera. Second, it creates movement, and the potential for natural interaction to happen! This is where the candid magic is created.

Let’s get you unposed!

Your session doesn’t have to be full of stiff poses or awkward smiles. Loosen up, and have fun! Trust your photographer to get the good angles, and to cultivate an atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy your time! The genuinely beautiful, natural interactions between loved ones is something that only happens when you let go of the steering wheel. I don’t want to manufacture these moments. Rather, I want to help you unwind, and let everything unfold naturally.

Setting your expectations for a relaxed family photo session

Let’s be real. Every mom wants at least one good photo where every one is looking at the camera, smiling. This is what I’m going for FIRST! Once we get this accomplished, we move on to the candid stuff, which I truly believe, will be your favorite photos of all. If we aren’t able to get the money shot at the beginning, we’ll switch gears, and then try again in a few minutes! Kids are resilient. So, to have a relaxed family photo session, take a deep breath, and put your faith in the professional. It’ll be good, I promise!