Sometimes I cringe when I get asked if I do family sessions. Then I take a breath, and explain my take on the family photograph. I come from the school of thought that a family session can be a great way to display the love and fun and craziness of your family, or it can be a surefire way to torture your kids and husband and get them to want to seek revenge on every photographer they ever see and never ever wear pastel hues again.
If you gravitate toward the pastel clad, sit and smile like a statue style of portraiture, no I don't do that.
If you, on the other hand want to have fun during your session, wear clothing that reflects your personality (and doesn't get your kids beat up at school), and capture amazingly beautiful and heartfelt images that truly showcase who your family is, then I might, just might be the photographer for you.
When I think of family sessions, the one that tops my list to date was last fall. The Merrill family won a session with the NieNie auction that I held, and I got more excited every time I talked to them over email about the date. We had some hiccups with kiddos getting sick and schedules conflicting, and then on the day of the shoot "someone" dropped my camera bag and busted my two favorite lenses. But we met, we shot and we conquered.... and this is what I would love every session to be like. Fun people, great clothing choices, beautiful little subjects and sweet afternoon light. (P.S.-if you aren't the Merrill's and I have taken your pictures, don't fret, I loved your session too!)
Okay, if you are ever in SLC and have any spare time (which you probably won't)I would love it if you could take my family pictures-seriously. I love them!
Posted by: grace | May 18, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Cindy, Again you are awesome!!! I totally love your style, no pastel posed pictures for me. Great job!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | May 19, 2009 at 07:52 AM
LOVE the sunflare shots!! awesome pics!!
Posted by: gina | May 19, 2009 at 10:25 AM
I would like to schedule a session:)
Posted by: Keriann | May 19, 2009 at 10:52 AM
this family session rocked! there are so many priceless pictures i can't pick a favorite! LOVE them all!
Posted by: tami | June 02, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Looks like you had a lot of fun with this session. Good work!
Posted by: Debbie Grammer | June 29, 2009 at 10:23 PM