My clients sometimes share their heartfelt regrets about missed portrait opportunities. Like those rare occasions when all their kids come home again, some living afar and some just around the corner.
I totally get it – in the whirlwind of getting everything ready for the kids' visit, it's easy to overlook capturing those special moments. It's like when my own boys both come home, and I find myself caught up in preparing for the visit and my own excitement to see them.
Read MoreYour family portraits are about so much more than just photography, so I’m thrilled to offer you my free guide, “How to Look and Feel your Best in your Family Portraits.” These easy tips will help you and lead to a portrait experience that’s a lot more relaxing and fun. You will see lots of visual examples of portraits done right here in local locations around Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach and all over the Treasure Coast.
Read MoreFamily portraits are a cherished tradition that can capture the love, relationships and personality of your family for generations to come. But with so many photographers to choose from, it can be tough to know where to start. That's where this guide comes in. I'll walk through the different types of portrait services, show you how to find a photographer whose approach is a perfect match for your family, and help you think about your investment without compromising on what’s important to you.
Read MoreDon’t miss your chance for a family portrait everyone will cherish, even if they don’t realize that yet.
If family is coming to town, I suspect you're stretched in a million directions to get ready, but please don’t forget to take this opportunity to photograph your whole family together. For many, especially those with older kids, married kids and grandkids this is a rare opportunity to have everyone together in one place for a family photo session here in the Stuart, Florida area.
Read MoreWe can be hesitant about doing family portraits no matter what ages our kids are.
In this family, the mom wasn’t sure about having family portraits done, even though her kids are grown and not likely to have a toddler-style meltdown.
“We aren’t the kind of people who do family portraits,” she said. “And I’m not really photogenic.”
(I told her many people, especially moms, feel that way. She is not alone.)
Read MoreHave you thought about the messages your decor choices send to your kids about what is important in your family? I think having portraits front and center sends a very strong message to us all about who and what we value.
In this Vero Beach family, each child is celebrated as an individual. Each child is told HE is important enough for a 24x30 canvas on the wall.
Read MoreThese days many family photographers do the "fun" part but don't finish the process. It takes a lot of time and expertise to create finished portraits. And many years of trial and error developing techniques and finding the highest-quality products. Many photographers can take photos and provide digital files, but that does not mean it will print well as a large portrait.
Read MoreDo you think it’s too late for portraits because your kids are grown?
Not true. This is the age to celebrate all your hard work! And to celebrate the adults they have become. Plus, they love it too!
Watch the video to see the fun we all had during this family photo shoot on Hutchinson Island!
Read MoreDid you know displaying family portraits affects your kids' self-esteem? Family portraits help kids "see themselves as a valued and important part of the family unit," says David Krauss. Krauss is a licensed psychologist and published a study called, "Phototherapy in Mental Health." I would guess this applies to us adults also, when things get hard and we need to remind ourselfs of our "why." Why we do all the hard things for our family.
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