Family documentary photography sessions offer a unique opportunity to create lasting memories that go beyond the typical seasonal obligation. Imagine looking forward to your yearly fall family photos, not as a chore but as a cherished tradition. The type of tradition that captures the essence of your family’s authentic joy, love, and connection, year after year.
If you’re not a photographer, terms like Lifestyle Family Photography, Traditional Family Photography, and Documentary Family Photography might seem confusing. How do you choose the right one for your family? While I use “Documentary” to describe my style, I want you to think of my work as laid-back, relaxed, joyful, stress-free, natural, and requiring minimal planning.
My Approach to Fall Sessions: My style of Fall sessions is all about your family enjoying each other, with very little focus on me even being there. The fall season naturally invites more family time and the enjoyment of yearly traditions. Whether your family loves backyard bonfires, cozy indoor movie nights with your favorite snacks, trips to a local fall fest or pumpkin patch, or jumping into massive piles of leaves in your yard—these moments are worth capturing.
Sure, you could book the cliché family session at a local hotspot filled with colorful leaves where every other family in your area is also headed. But there’s something uniquely special about documenting your family at home or at a place that holds sentimental value. Fall photography sessions should be about capturing your family’s story, not about replicating what everyone else is doing.
Documenting your family in this way allows your images to stand out. They won’t just look like everything else you see on social media. Instead, these images will preserve your family’s story in a way that’s authentic and meaningful. They’ll be the kind of photos your children look back on with fondness, reminiscing about your family’s holiday traditions.
Why Choose Documentary Family Photography? Here are some things that make these sessions so unique and special:
- Comfort & Familiarity: Your kids get to be themselves in a familiar space, which allows their true personalities to shine. This is especially helpful for kids who might need a little extra time to break out of their shell.
- Flexibility: Staying close to or at home means you can take a break when little ones get overwhelmed or need a snack. There’s no rush, and our time together isn’t dictated by lighting or strict schedules.
- Stress-Free Environment: You don’t have to worry about coordinating outfits to perfection. Instead, focus on wearing clothes that are comfortable and make your kids happy.
- Natural Interaction: These sessions should and will feel like hanging out with an old friend. We’ll chat and laugh about parenting while I have my camera ready to capture those perfect moments naturally.
- Less Pressure: There won’t be constant snapping of photos, so you won’t feel like you’re on display. I want you to be present with your kids, and I’m there to capture the moments that matter without interrupting the flow of your family time.
If you have a partner or teen who loathes family sessions, I can tell you with 100% certainty that these types of sessions are right up their alley. There’s no forcing smiles, no trying to get everyone to look at the camera, no stressing over behavior, and no pretending to have fun—you’ll actually be having fun!
If you’ve read this far, then you already know this sounds just like what your family needs. Click HERE to fill out my contact form and get your Fall session booked! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your Fall Family Sessions a tradition your family will treasure forever.
