Family photography will always hold a special place in my heart. Over the years, I really haven’t found a good balance of marketing these… because you really have to understand the emotion behind a session for me. I firmly believe that you should have family pictures done often. Too many times, I hear how busy we all say we are. Life is chaotic and things just keep getting in the way. It isn’t until you look back, and realize that you haven’t captured your family in many years and you missed the opportunity to create these memories.
Think about it, how many photos live on your phone? Have you ever printed them? What would happen if your phone crashed or if you lost it? Have you created and printed images that your grandchildren can look back on? One of my very favorite things to do when I was a little girl, was to sit and look at photos that my uncle had kept. Generations of photos. Memories that I only know by the images. What are you leaving your children and grandchildren?
King Family Photography Session
I had the opportunity to sit and talk with Sara King a few months ago. Somehow we got sidetracked onto this conversation and she couldn’t remember how long it had been since she had done family pictures. Her kids… were itty bitty. And now… they are crossing into new chapters of their life. She decided a few weeks later to book a session. As we were planning the details and logistics of her session, she asked if she could bring her parents. OF COURSE! This is what makes my heart happy. When I get the opportunity to meet extended families and document their love and life.
My goal for Sara’s family session was to get them in a natural and comfortable state. To interact and just truly be together. Doing something that wasn’t too out of the box for them. I never want a family session to be so stuffy and formal that everyone feels uncomfortable. I want to know what happens in a normal life for your family and find a location that allows everyone to relax, laugh, and generally, just have a good time. This location was perfect. It gave an adventure, good stories to tell as they look at the images, and a chance to just embrace who their family is today.
When I look at the images from their session… I can feel their love. I can hear their laughter. My heart swells up and tears come to my eyes, because I know how important these images are. I know that for years to come, Sara’s kids will look at these images and see their grandparents and their mom with such love.
I tell everyone all the time… book a family session. Find a photographer that can tell your family’s story. Make sure you have a connection – because when it’s all said and done… the images we create will tell the stories long after your mind no longer can.
All my love
Brooke
Interested in booking a family session for yourself? I’d love to talk to you. Email me directly brooke@beautifulevolutions.com