A cozy light and bright mini session was not planned. This year was a bit different. I didn’t do a full weekend or even one full day of holiday mini sessions like I usually do. Like this session here. My scheduled filled up fast before I had a chance to put aside a specific day for holiday minis.
But lucky for me, I was still able to squeeze a few mini session in for some lovely client families. I didn’t have to miss out on that holiday cheer all together, and I was able to capture this time of year for them despite the hustle and bustle.
I kept the set minimal and bright and let the subjects exude cheer. It’s all about the people anyway. And I got to use my adorable 3 foot stuffed gnome that I had no business buying in the first place LOL. Isn’t he adorable!
Enjoy these super cute Christmas mini photos and I hope you have and your families have a wonderful and joyful holiday season.
POV: You want family photos that are more than just smiling at the camera
I get it. Cheesy smile and stare shots feel stiff and forced. That's not what I do. I shoot a mix of classic smiles and real moments, the giggles, the hugs, the way your kids actually look at each other.
I've been doing this 13 years and I've learned connection matters more than perfection.
Your gallery should feel like your family, not a stock photo. Follow for more tips on family photography and how to get natural, heartfelt photos you'll actually love
PSA: Family photos with your toddlers don't have to be boring
I know, toddlers and "sit still and smile" don't mix. So I don't ask for that. I let kids be themselves and build the shoot around real moments, the running, the laughing, the little chaos that's actually your life right now.
I've been doing this 13 years and I've learned the best photos happen when nobody's forcing a pose.
Your gallery should feel like your family, not a stiff studio shot.
Follow for more tips on family photography and how to get natural, heartfelt photos you'll actually love.🤍
Do you ever wonder why moms make such a big deal about family photos?
It's because we know how fast it all goes. One day they're tiny and the next they're off to kindergarten. I started photographing my own kids for that exact reason, and it turned into a full career.
Now with 13 years of experience, I help families get photos that feel like them, not a stock image.
If you want photos that actually feel like your family, comment "INFO" and I'll walk you through how a session works🤍
POV: I have no idea how to pose my family.
Good news, neither do most of my clients, and it's never a problem.
I don't hand out poses on my sessions. I guide you into moments that feel natural, a hand on a shoulder, a real laugh, kids just being kids.
After 13 years photographing families, I've learned the best photos happen when nobody is trying too hard.
My job is to make you comfortable so the connection shows up on its own.
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My non negotiables as a family photographer👇
Kids get to be themselves, no forced smiles here. Connection always comes before perfection.
And what you wear matters more than people think.
I have spent 13 years learning how to help families relax in front of the camera and just be themselves.
That is how you get photos that actually feel like you.
If you want a laid back, heartfelt session for your family, comment BOOK and let's talk🤍
