The Family Photoshoot

Family sitting on a bench outdoors with a dog

A smiling family of three, including a man, woman, and child, pose together outdoors with autumn foliage in the background.

Four children standing in front of a wall, wearing casual fall clothing, with leaves on the grass.

A family of four posing together, including two adults and two children, in front of a rustic wooden building decorated with green garlands.

A family sitting outdoors in a field during fall, consisting of a woman, a man, and a young child. They are sitting on the ground with dry grass and autumn foliage in the background. The woman is wearing a red turtleneck and a dark jacket, the man is

Two children in brown jackets and boots smiling while standing outdoors on grass with a weathered wall background.

Family of six sitting on a blanket in a grassy area with trees in the background.

Three children standing side by side, smiling. A girl on the left wears a purple dress, a boy in the middle wears a maroon shirt, and a girl on the right wears a denim jacket over a floral dress. They are standing in front of a textured wall.

Family portrait with two adults and two children standing in a doorway of an old building, wearing casual clothing. The background shows greenery outside.

A couple embracing affectionately against a textured gray wall. The woman is wearing a mustard yellow lace dress, and the man is wearing a blue button-up shirt.

A family of four posing together, smiling, wearing casual clothing with long sleeves. The background is a white wooden wall.

Family photo with two children and two adults standing in front of a rustic wall, wearing casual fall attire, including jackets and sweaters.

A family group photo with seven people standing in front of a textured wall. The group includes older adults, adults, and children, dressed in casual attire. All are smiling and touching each other affectionately.

Three smiling children lying on a blanket, heads together, wearing floral and burgundy outfits.

The Planning

It’s epic, right? The family shoot… mom puts the date on the calendar months in advance, shops endlessly for everyone’s coordinating outfit, orders four options for each family member, returns a couple things but keeps most things — just in case; makes sure everyone has a fresh haircut, including the dog. And then the day comes… “Are all the outfits ironed? What do you mean your shoes don’t fit? The dog did what? We have to stop for gas before the shoot???”

The Shoot

I know - preparation for a family photoshoot can be stressful. It’s a lot of effort to coordinate all the details. BUT trust me, we have fun once we are actually taking pictures. I like to keep my families moving, doing different things, keeping things natural and easy. And in the end, you have beautiful portraits for your walls, album or Christmas cards — a sweet moment frozen in time forever.

The Finished Images

Do you want to know what canvas would look like on your walls? What about a framed collage? I can show you what your images would look like on your walls or in an album — before you actually order — finding your perfect solution. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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