Yep, I said it... It's not all fun, and cute outfits and happy kiddos all the time. Coordinating a family portrait can be hard. Putting clothing together can be stressful and time consuming. What happens if it rains? Can you get out of the house and to the park on time? Are the kids going to cooperate? So many moving parts, so many things to worry about.

 

I get it. And the truth is...

 

I can't promise you it'll go exactly how you plan. I can't promise you perfect weather, or no last minute wardrobe malfunctions. I can't promise you your baby won't choose picture day to change their nap schedule, your teen won't roll their eyes at the clothes you chose, or your preschooler won't have an epic meltdown over a string cheese right when you are pulling up to your session (true story).

 

But I can promise to meet you exactly where you're at - To bridge the gap with planning, clothing and all the details; to communicate well with you and set your family up for success; to crack silly jokes to help your teens relax, and to scold a string cheese and put it in 'time out' to turn big little feelings into sweet little giggles (another true story). Oh and I have a safety pin in my camera bag to fix the wardrobe malfunction. I've been a family photographer in Raleigh for two decades. There is nothing your family can throw this direction that I haven't seen before. Don't let the stress and intimidation of family portraits keep you from capturing these moments that are slipping through your fingertips.

 

I'm on your team; we'll tackle it together... So don't miss this.