The upcoming holiday season is a great reminder to schedule a family portrait session! It is so important to get these portraits done annually, especially when you have kids. They grow so fast and you want to be sure to document every stage. Some families even do portrait sessions every six months or quarterly, especially when their kids are really young. The first couple of years fly by and they change so quickly.
Through the Lens Photography offers four different types of family sessions.
Traditional Portrait SessionS
Traditional portrait sessions can be outside at a special location or indoors. These sessions typically include posed family portraits. This is a great way to get classic portraits that you can happily look back on for years to come. I also do portraits of your family interacting and playing!
I recommend choosing matching outfits for these sessions. You don’t have to wear the same exact colour, though. Choosing outfits in the same color family looks the best.
Traditional portrait sessions can also just be solo portraits of your kiddos! You will be so grateful you captured them in all of their stages. They grow up so fast and portraits are the best way to remember every age.
Lifestyle Session
Lifestyle portrait sessions are usually more laid-back. I can come hang out with you at your house and capture those everyday life moments! From cooking and eating to relaxing on the couch with your spouse and kids, lifestyle sessions are an amazing way to capture what your day to day life looks like as a family. They are so fun to look back on and have a candid, carefree feel to them. We can also capture posed portraits during this session.
Mini SessionS
Mini portrait sessions are fast-paced and typically last 20 to 30 minutes. These sessions are ideal for the holidays! You can do themed outfits and have fun with it. I love finding a cute session spot to fit the season. Cozy surroundings and holiday décor can amplify the look of these portraits.
I also recommend mini sessions as a quick way to capture a few portraits with the kids. Since these sessions are shorter, kids can usually last through the entire session – but not always! I always warn parents that kids could meltdown for no reason at all during portrait sessions.
Be sure to come prepared with snacks, treats, and bribes to help them through the session.
Indoor and Outdoor Sessions
Although I love to capture moments indoors which are timeless, I prefer to shoot outdoors whenever possible. There is so much to explore in the great outdoors. Whether on a beach, parks, gardens or walking the trails. There are so many fun options in this gorgeous state!
