Family session reality | Cornwall, Ontario | Cornwall & Ottawa Family Photographer
Ahh social media…love it or hate it, sometimes everything looks so picture perfect!! Especially images from a family session!! But behind the scenes there is some crazy preparations that are done before a family steps in front of the camera! I can just hear how the morning went….
“Did you brush your hair?”
“No, you can’t wear your sweat pants?”
“have you brushed your teeth”
“why can’t I find your good shoes?”
“why is your hair a mess, we JUST brushed it!!”
“Really?!? You thought eating a peanut butter & blueberry jam sandwich with a white shirt was going to work out well?”
Maybe it those moments only happen at our home, when we are getting ready for our family photos!!
It’s very easy to get worked up while making sure everyone looks their best….but take a deep breath…..slow down……if you need to fix someone’s hair when you arrive for the session, that is ok! Arrived at the session & just found out your 5 year old wore only one shoe?? No sweat….that has literally happened to us, guess he is barefoot for the session! Your goal for your session is to capture the warmth & happiness your family shares when you are together, not necessarily the picture perfect family!!
When I photograph you as a family, I want you to look like yourselves, feel like you are being yourselves & be comfortable enough to have fun! Make the silly faces, sing their favourite songs or have a tickle fight!! I have a casual & playful approach that sets the stage for making images that are a genuine representation of your family!
My style of photography mirrors my beliefs about the natural connections that family shares between each other! I believe that laughter is one of the best forms of expression & that we should have fun whenever we can! I believe that there is nothing more important than living in the moment & being with those we love the most!
Clients will receive images that capture simple, casual & authentic connections of their family! I believe that family photography is about people, relationships & the moments that they share together.
There is one thought that goes through every parents head before a session is “What if my children aren't behaving?” That happens all the time, my best advice... don't sweat it!! Children are children & we have to remember they can be very sensitive to our emotions..everyone is a little nervous, we are struggling to keep ours/their clothes clean & hair perfect!! It can be a little nerve racking to say the least!
Take a deep breath & try to really enjoy this time with your family...don't worry if your daughter's hair became messy, if your son slipped in some mud or your baby spit up...I have been there & completely understand! These are images that you will look back at in 10 years with a smile on your face & even laugh about that stage of your life...that is the beauty of images, they bring you right back to that moment in time!!
I am eagerly looking forward to photographing more family sessions this coming summer & into fall!! Really have been missing those sessions during the COVID craziness & this spring weather has me getting pumped about all the outdoor sessions coming up!!
YAY!!! That is awesome….let’s get in touch & secure a date for your family on the calendar!!
Want to see more family sessions?!? Let’s take a peek into a family session that was photographed at their home they past summer….say hello to the MacDonald family!! Looking for a family session that had young children?? Take a look at this mini session from this past fall with the McMilian family!!