I know, you’ve been meaning to plan family photos, right? Every time one of your friends posts an image, or you see a great framed photo at their house, you think, “Wow, I really should have our family photos taken” … but
“I’m just too busy.”
The truth is that we’re all “too busy.” I’m a mom of two who runs this photography business and works a full-time as a teacher, trust me, I get it. I try and get our family pictures done at least once a year (I think that’s all my husband can handle). Family pictures really are important, and I think that we all need to make time for them. I promise that you won’t regret it.
“I don’t think we’re really the take-professional-pictures-type of family.”
Trust me, every family is the right “type” of family. Your family, YOU, that’s all that matters. These photos are a way to document your family and your love.
“It’s not really a priority right now, I mean we can always get them done next year.“ This is true, but how many “next years” are there going to be. Before you know it, you’ll blink, and you’re kids will be all grown up. They change so quickly, so we must document it before it’s too late.
“My friend has a nice camera and can take some pictures for me.”
You’re right, they could. If all you’re really looking for is a “snapshot” of you family, then your friend is probably a good option. If you’re looking for an experience, a time to spend playing and snuggling with your children, then you’ll want to hire a professional. I’ll be there to capture so much more than you smiling for the camera.
So, are you ready? Still not convinced that this is something you need? Well, if you need some more persuasion, here it is:
1.) TO DOCUMENT THE CHANGES IN YOUR CHILDREN. Our littles change so fast! They lose their baby chubs, they stop sucking their thumbs, their favorite stuffed animal is no longer toted everywhere with them, they get taller, they loose their teeth… the list goes on and on. It’s so important to capture all of these changes so that you can remember and look back on them. I love looking at pictures of my littles and I can hear them giggling and smell their sweet smell. It really is the best.
2.) GET IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA. I know how so many of us dread the idea of being in front of the camera. As a mom, and a woman, I completely understand. We can’t hold off taking photos until we’ve lost that last pound, or we finally look perfect. The reality is that to our children, we are perfect, and they deserve to have memories with you. I love these pictures of me and my littles. I stressed my self out to find an outfit that I didn’t feel fat in. Now, do I love the way I look in these pictures? Love? No I don’t, but I do love my big smile and I love seeing how happy my kids are WITH ME. That’s what makes it all worth it. So, don’t deny yourself family photos because you’re too harsh of a critic, we all are.
3.) BOOST YOUR SELF-ESTEEM. Wait, wasn’t I just talking about how critical we can be? Yes, I was, and that’s why before your session you can take the time to pamper yourself a little. As moms, we do so much for everyone and we often put our needs on the back-burner. Before your session, go on a little shopping spree and buy a new outfit, get your hair done, buy a new lipstick. You can show up to your session refreshed and relaxed. All you have to do is enjoy the moments tickling your babies and snuggling in the arms of your other half. Looking back at these photos will feel so good!
4.) TO BE REMEMBERED IN THE FUTURE. I know it sounds silly, but seriously. I have so few pictures of my mother as a child, and I wouldn’t even recognize one of her parents. Our kids will cherish these images someday, as we cherish them now, maybe even more so. These family pictures will allow your kids to look back and see what they looked like when they were small, and to let their kids, and even their grand kids see who they were. How amazing is that? Being able to look back and really see where we’ve come from. It’s great to have family photos taken, but we must also remember to print them for the future generations to see.
5.) TO CELEBRATE THE TWO PEOPLE WHO STARTED IT ALL. Ah, remember the days of just the two of you? Yea, I barely can either, but they did exist. At every session I make sure to get pictures of just the parents. After all, that’s where this whole family thing started. Take a minute to snuggle up closes to one another and really enjoy the moment. Steal a kiss, squeeze a little tight and just breathe in the moment of the two of you together.
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