Maybe I’m a simple person, but every family I photograph I am always in awe of the fact that two human people—with their ups and downs and struggles and triumphs—are out in the world raising other humans to be the very best they can be. I’m not a parent but I can see clear the strength and tenacity that is required to raise a strong loving family. So pat yourself on the back, parents. You are doing a great job!
When I got contacted to do an extended family session for a family that was together for the first time from all over the world, I knew these photos would be so important. Plus, we didn’t have to worry about the weather — it rained — and I know these photos will be treasured forever.
I love it when my clients bring props to their sessions! Graham’s parents brought some balloons for his cake smash session and I grabbed some candid photographs of him playing after the cake cleanup was finished. So cute…and relatable! haha I always think that these are going to be the photos the look back on with fond memories when Graham is older :)
We keep it loose around here and let kids be kids. They may not stand perfectly with their hand resting on your shoulder with “just the right smile” but they will be genuine and I will get at least one smile, haha. We might have to let them run around and be crazy while I chase after them to get it, but we get it :P
A session is a session is a session. Whether or not I’m photographing one person or twenty people, all my sessions cost the same so you might as well call your siblings and your parents and get the whole gang together! I love doing large family sessions. Bring em on!
