The "H" family and newborn lifestyle session
I was very excited when a former client of mine contacted me wanting to schedule their annual family photos and that they were expected baby #2! We decided to do an outdoor family session with some lifestyle newborn photos. I usually do posed newborn photos, but I was excited to try this more lifestyle approach. The poses aren't "perfected" but I also love how raw they are; seeing how baby "R" likes to bring her hands right up to her face or see her many expressions as she wasn't quite in a "milk coma" as most of my newborn clients are when I'm working with them. It was definitely fun and I'll have to do more sessions like this in the future! How gorgeous is this family though, I mean, really!
Family of 5 - the {H} family
This past year, I have changed the structure of how I do sessions. For awhile, I was doing only full sessions (which are my favorite because I really get a chance to hang out with families and capture more then the traditional poses and also get a lot of variety), however I was getting a lot of feedback that families really missed my "short" family sessions. Some families have young children and they know their kids won't last 1-2 hours during a shoot (although I try and make it as fun as possible). Since this fall, I have brought back my varied length sessions. It's actually quite amazing how many pictures you can get in just a half an hour! I now have an all inclusive pricing structure and my "short family sessions" include 10 digital images. I show more images in each gallery and offer a chance for families to purchase more then the 10 that is included in their session in case they love them all. Here's an example of a short family gallery.
The{P} family's fall photo session
Even though little "L" turned one in July and I no longer get to see her every three months for photos, I was able to see her at 15 months for their family's annual fall session. We really lucked out this year in that we had such gorgeous weather this fall. Most sessions were in the 60s or 70s (though some had a lot of wind). The night we did this session, it was just perfect, besides the mosquitoes! Who would think we'd still have mosquitoes at the end of October!?! Well as usual, this family never disappoints. Check out their beautiful photos!
Sun Prairie Family Photographer - Extended Family {C}
When I get asked to photograph an extended family, I sometimes get nervous about making sure I have enough time to photograph everything in that needs to be captured. This family made it so easy on me! They were incredibly friendly, sweet and the kids were such good listeners. They did so well even though we were eaten alive by the mosquitos! It really was a fun shoot! Extended family sessions are very important to do and mean so much for the grandparents! I'm very glad we fit this shoot in when one of the siblings and his family came back to Wisconsin for a visit.
Sun Prairie family photographer - The {D} family
Usually when I'm asked to photograph a family, it's a family with younger children. I pack my bag with smarties, and get ready to use all of my "tricks" to try and get the little ones to smile for their family pictures. But once in awhile, I get to photograph families with older children. I know families with older children don't get their photos done every year because their kids don't change as fast as those little kid years, however it is STILL SO IMPORTANT to capture your family as it is, even when you have those teenagers who aren't super willing to do a photo shoot on a Friday or Saturday night. I know these kids weren't super excited for their shoot, but there were such good sports. We still laughed and had fun playing into their personalities a bit :) They also made it so easy on me since I didn't have to play "Peek a boo", or get them to say silly sayings; Although I did have to use "don't you smile" on Dad (j/k Mike!) Check out some pics from their session ;)
How fun is this photo? It's their "signature family pose". Yes, this family has personality! :)
We also did a short senior session for this guy. Such a natural!
