Take a look at any mom's phone or camera and you'll probably find dozens (if not hundreds) of photos of her kids...and maybe one or two of her if you're lucky. Every parent wants to capture the special moments of their kids' lives and even simple joys like a Saturday at the park. You know you're going to want reminders of these days in the years to come.
If all those photos only feature your kids and not yourself alongside them, though, you're selling yourself and your kids short in more ways than you realize. As a family photographer in Prattville, AL, I've witnessed first-hand how truly special it is when a loving family (the entire family) is able to see themselves together in professional portraits, and I'd be honored to give that gift to your family.
Benefits of Getting Professional and Candid Photos with Your Kids
There are plenty of reasons moms often avoid getting in pictures with their kids. It might just be easier to take the picture yourself rather than finding someone else to take the picture or figuring out how to get the right selfie angle, use your phone’s camera timer, or prop up the phone. Or, you might not exactly feel "camera-ready" that day. The reasons why you should get photos with your kids are far more compelling, though.
First of all, family photos capture the bond between you and your kids. Pictures aren't meant to help us remember what we looked like; they're meant to serve as a time machine to a part of the past and allow us to remember the happiest element of that time: being with those we love. Photos of your kids alone pale in comparison to photos of them with you.
Second, photos are designed to last a lifetime, and while you might enjoy photos of your kids on their own, your kids will love those photos so much more if you're in them. You can use family photos to create artwork and heirlooms to be passed down for generations, and they'll be so much more special if they allow your kids to remember the joy they had with you at an early age. Taking photos with your kids is a gift your kids will appreciate long after they have kids of their own.
Getting Photos with Your Kids through Professional Family Photography
If your photo stash is lacking in pictures with your kids, now is the time to add those beloved family memories, and professional family photography puts this within reach. When you have an experienced family photographer working the camera, you can focus on just having fun with your kids, not finding the right angles or snapping the shots. A professional photo session also gives you a chance to prepare so you aren't feeling self-conscious in front of the camera. You'll be able to dress up, do your hair and your makeup, and just show up for your session ready to go.
I'd love to help you give the gift of family portraits to yourself and your kids. Contact my Prattville, AL studio today to book your family photo session.
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