A special magic emerges every time you capture moments during a portrait session. It’s the same feeling you get when you stumble across an old family photo – you’re suddenly transported back in that moment of time. Those one of a kind memories come flooding back. That’s the magic of family pictures, and booking a session is important for several reasons. It might seem like just another expense, but investing in a family portrait session is worth it!

Your Children Are Growing

Your kids grow up in the blink of an eye! One minute they’re running around with spaghetti sauce all over their face, and the next they’re heading off to college. A professional portrait session freezes those precious moments that we often miss in the day-to-day hustle. That sassy little smile, the way your toddler’s hair curls after bath time, or how your teenager still laughs with you – these are the fleeting details a family photographer captures forever. ❤️

Better Than Using Your Phone

We all have thousands of photos on our phones. But how many of them have everyone in the frame, looking their best, with decent lighting? And be honest – how many will actually make it off your device? As a mom, you’re most likely the one taking all of the special photos of your family. (Hiiii, that’s me! 🙋🏼‍♀️) Professional photographers bring expertise in lighting, composition, and investing in a family session means that you and your family will be in the pictures together. 😉

Creating Family Traditions

Annual family sessions become something to look forward to! Kids (secretly) love getting dressed up and hamming it up for the camera. There also may be a special location that has meaning for your family, so you can plan on shooting your family session there. These photo shoots create fun memories in themselves and lead to moments of reminiscing with each other about funny stories. These shared experiences strengthen family bonds in ways that go beyond the actual photographs.

Display Your Pictures in Your Home

Nothing personalizes your home like gorgeous images of the people you love most. While trendy decor comes and goes, family portraits never go out of style. They transform houses into homes and remind us daily of what truly matters. When someone visits your home for the first time, one of the first things they notice is your framed photos and the connection you have as a family. Make sure you show off your family sessions by displaying your favorite pictures.

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Your family pictures become priceless heirlooms. Think about how much you treasure photos of your grandparents or great-grandparents. You’re creating that same legacy for future generations who will one day look at these portraits with wonder and curiosity about their family history. (Think about that for a moment.) In addition, giving photos as gifts for the holidays to others is an easy way to share your family pictures every year. #yourwelcome 🎁

There are more reasons why investing in a family portrait session is worth it! Years from now, you won’t remember how much you paid for your photoshoot, but you’ll treasure the pictures from it and remember those beautiful moments in time.

If you’re ready to make the investment, I would love to plan details for your next family photo shoot. 💚 Send me an email via my contact page for more information!