Reasons you should invest in family photography

Have you ever had a professional family photo session? If the answer is yes, that’s great!!! I hope you’ve printed some of your family photos and they’re decorating the walls of your home!

If you answered no to that question, what’s holding you back?

I’m writing this blog post to share with you reasons why you should invest in family photos.

documenting your right now

If you have a little one you know they grow tremendously fast. Time doesn’t keep! A reason to invest in family photos is to document your right now. What does your family look like? Which toys and books is your child’s favorite? What does your home look like?

getting photos with your pets

For in home family sessions it can be pretty easy to include family pets, but it’s not to say that we can’t include pets for outdoor sessions! I’ve had several family sessions that included dogs and cats and it’s something I cherish of my own family photos! Pets are our family too.

you deserve to have actual professional non-phone pictures and non selfies!

When you think about your own family photos, who typically takes them? Is it you? Do they also include selfies? I have these too!

But I would recommend once a year you should be intentional and schedule a professional family session with a photographer! You deserve to be in front of the frame just as often as your family members.

a photographer will see your family in such a beautiful way!

This goes without saying that other people, in this case a photographer, will likely view you different than you view yourself or your own family.

By using a lifestyle approach you’ll be directed to do small actions that cause the most candid and real reactions. And typically this helps the families relax and spontaneously have connection with family members that help tell a story in the images!

a photographer will also view your home in an artistic way that you might not have thought about

If you’re thinking you want to hire a photographer for an in home family session, that’s so great! There are SO many benefits of in home sessions.

One of the most fun things about photographing families in their homes is using home elements, couches, color, texture, patterns to compose images and to help see your home in an artistic way that you may not have thought about. I’ve experienced hiring a photographer for my own in home family photos and it can be pretty mindblowing how another person can view your home.

memories to look back on

When your photographer clicks the shutter button at the right time when you’re playing that silly game, or when your toddler makes that scrunch face, or when the family piles onto the bed. You’ll have these images to look back on and to talk about what was happening!

It might not feel like you “need” a professional family photo session. But if you invest in a photo session if your family you’ll be so glad you did!

Brookside Gardens - Family Session in Wheaton, Maryland

Brookside Gardens is such a great place to bring your family, go for a walk, and check out the beautiful scenery. Brookside is part of the bigger Wheaton Regional Park, and if you’ve been you know it’s a huge place!

Today on the blog I’m sharing photos of this beautiful family photo session at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Maryland.

I’ve met up with friends here, gone on walks, and even checked out the Dahlia Show! I’ve been to the gardens several times and each time I find a new thing to love about the gardens. It also serves as a beautiful venue for weddings and other celebrations.

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Family Session at Brookside Gardens

We had this photo session during the fall season. Fall is such a wonderful time to schedule a family session at Brookside. Look at the beautiful foliage!

There are several areas that are a little “hidden” away from the more popular areas and that’s one of the reasons I love having sessions here.

Can we talk about how cute this family is? Young toddlers are so much fun to photograph! You can tell this little one has so much fun with her mom & dad and loves to explore!

I think one of my favorite things about this session was photographing the sweet family connection and documenting her curiousity.

There is so much to appreciate with lifestyle photography and having unique photos with your family.

Learn more about scheduling a family session here.

3 Reasons to Schedule Family Photos at Home | Maryland Family Photography

Have you ever been interested in an at home session? I absolutely love them! I get to do in home sessions most often during Lifestyle Newborn sessions, however, it’s not as often that I do in home sessions for family sessions with older children.

This blog post will give you a few reasons to convince you that your home is perfect for a family session!

Here are reasons why you should schedule a session at your home:

1. you don’t have to pack up the kids, snacks, etc!

   If you have small kids you totally know how long it can take to lay out all the clothes, make sure the kids have recently eaten and had potty breaks. Amiright? Save your self some time and schedule a family photo session at your home, outside!

   When you have a session at home all you have to do is walk outside and find the beauty of your front yard, backyard, side of your house, foliage, sidewalks, the list goes on and on!

2. kids tend to be more comfortable in a familiar setting

When working with young children, we know they can often be a little bit unpredictable. Children are likely to be more comfortable in an area that is familiar to them.

You probably already have a lot of memories playing outside of your home or in the yard and that will make it easier to get your kids to relax during the session!

3. you will see your home with a new perspective!

I’m just as guilty of not thinking there is “anything special” about different corners or small areas in our front yard or backyard until I actually have my camera and lens in hand.

When I am photographing your family, there is intention behind the image and the story and keeping certain elements in or excluding them. One of the things I love about outdoor family sessions at home is showing you a new perspective!

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