Is Documentary Family And Newborn Photography For Us?

To be perfectly honest, documentary family and newborn photography is not for everyone. At the same time I truly believe that absolutely every family should hire a documentary family photographer so that they can preserve real life memories for their kids.

Families that a documentary approach works well for...

Have humor – kids do weird things! Actually, we all do.Have appreciation for their kids as they are. I have a secret to share with you; all kids act crazy sometimes! But in all seriousness – if you embrace who each individual in your family is, you will love the pictures that show off their personalities.Are kind to themselves. You are beautiful, amazing, and strong for just being a good parent. No extra pounds, love handles, or double chins are going to matter to your kids. Not in photos, not in real life.Are able to let their guard down. Having kids can be exhausting at times, and it’s ok to show that in pictures. Imagine your kids looking through the images when they have kids or their own; they’ll wonder about how you ever dealt with them!Are nostalgic. You see the value in preserving real life moments in photographs. This might seem obvious, but it not always easy to let go of the “Pinterest Perfect” values. You are the kind of person who in case of fire would rescue family albums.Are family oriented. You recognize that the images are keepsakes for your children, and not primarily something to blast on social media. Yes, they are memories for you but ultimately they will be something for your kids to remember their childhood – and YOU – by.

The benefits of documentary family and newborn sessions are...

A relaxed photo session.  A lot of my clients say that it feels like I’m just a friend who is hanging out with them, and who happens to be taking pictures at the same time.There's no need to make your kids “behave”. They get to be their awesome selves, to dress like they always do, and to spend quality time with you – which I know for most of us is rare.You will get images that capture the spirit of each individual in your family. The quietly thoughtful kids as well as the arrived-in-a-hurricane-blizzard active ones.You will get your real life captured as creative art work – not just photos of everyone’s faces.You will be able to relive the moments in the photos. Whether it’s a heartwarming cuddle or a heartbreaking tantrum, you’ll be able to see that moment from a new perspective.Your photos can bring out feelings in people who may not have met you. This is one of the most powerful things with documentary photographs – they can make us feel what the person in the picture is feeling, even if they are a relative we never got a chance to meet.The photos will remind you of a slice of life – not a photo session.Read more about family sessions on kids’ terms.