What is a Family Story Session? Simply put, it is a session where I come into your home/life for a part of the day, and just document your life as it happens. No posing. No fake stuff. Just REAL moments and story-telling of your beautiful every-day life. The stuff you will actual want to remember when looking back at your photos years from now.
It is honest, raw, genuine, nostalgic....and sometimes downright hilarious.
Who is this type of session for? Anyone!! However, I understand that it may not be what everyone is looking for. I find that these types of sessions are beloved by people who really want to remember all the moments...and document the "little things"...and don't care if their hair or house looks perfect. People who tend to really enjoy and cherish the photos that come from these sessions are often times very nostalgic at heart. I believe though that these may be the photos that many people are looking for and want, but don't realize it until they see them....
For more info on what these sessions entail and look like...and how to plan for them, etc....just contact me and we will chat!!
Here are a few examples of my recent Family Story sessions!
In the midst of the craziness of Wedding Season (well let’s be honest….just a busy time of year for ANY type of photography!), I LOVE getting to shoot sessions with families and other types of photography as well…it keeps me sharp! If you follow me at all, you know that I absolutely love Family Story photo sessions, they are super near to my heart and I feel super strong that everyone should have photos of their “real” life too!! Even if you think it’s 1000% chaotic in the moment…and just want to sleep….or have 2 minutes to yourself without a toddler coming in the bathroom while you pee….you will appreciate it all later—- I promise!!
I have had the opportunity to do some Family Story sessions lately….and if you know me at all, or have talked to me about Family Photography in general….you know how I feel about these kind of sessions! (I LOVE THEM!!) It is so much more than just a Colorado family photography session….yes, we will get pretty outdoor photos (like the ones you see in the Hobby Lobby photo frames! ;), but you will also have some specific memories and traditions, and documentation of your LIFE….as it is….RIGHT NOW.
Well...of course I have a soft spot for twins. I also have a soft spot for my friends. When you combine the two- it's just amazing. These two little girls are some of the most spirited, adventurous, hilarious littles that I have met! It's so interesting being around twins that are so identical...as mine are not!
So, I wanted to put up a preview from a session I had the other night. You guys, I can't wait for this next month because I get to do more Family Story Sessions!! I love these so much. It's where my heart is. Anyway- this family....just amazing. Sometimes you just meet people, and you click....and it's like you've been friends for years.
Oh my....this is such a special post for me!! I have a handful of friends that I've had since I was about 11...and the daddy to this beautiful newborn girl is one of them. Alex has been my concert and music buddy as a young kid, good friend through the teenage years, best friend to my husband (even back then!), Best man at our wedding...and uncle to my kids. I am lucky to be able to count this guy as one of my best life-long friends. *sniff sniff*
It's a compliment to me ANYTIME somebody asks me to take their portraits...and I am honored. However, as a photographer, it is always an extra little good feeling when another photographer (and crazy talented ones at that!!!) ask you to document their family. sigh. Thank you guys. ;)
Spending the afternoon at this old remodeled farm Schoolhouse with an adorable family! Trampoline jumping, Cooking, coloring, bath time and some good old fashioned running around like crazy kids! These sessions are my fav!!!
I decided to start posting a few blogs of our personal life through all this Coronavirus craziness. I went back and forth a bit, as I actually don’t like to share too much of my personal life and my kids online…but in the end I wanted a bit of a journal of some of these moments….so there you have it.