Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Family Photographer (that you might not have thought about…)

Have you ever thought to yourself, why should I hire a professional photographer? I have a nice enough camera on my phone and can take them myself… Today I’m sharing 6 reasons you should hire a family photographer (that you may not have thought about!) There are obvious reasons like posing, guidance on what to do, and the editing professionals do, but there are so many reasons beyond that as well!

Allows everyone to be a part of your photos on vacation (without asking a stranger!)

This tip is obviously specific to hiring a photographer on vacation. I want you to think back to your last family vacation… How many photos do you have of the whole family together? If you’re anything like my fiance and I, it’s only selfies and photos you’ve asked strangers to take that might not have the best composition… Don’t get me wrong there’s absolutely nothing wrong with these photos, you just might not want to hang them on your wall. While it might seem like a splurge, hiring a photographer to take your family photos while on vacation ensures you get professional quality photos from your vacation that include the whole family and helps document the memory of your trip! You’ll have these photos to look back on from years to come and can even create a photo album of all of your adventures over the years without worrying about the quality.

Creates a fun memory

A majority of the families I work with tell me they’re surprised at how much fun they had at their session (including the kids!) Whether more candid or posed photos are your style, your kids will remember the times the whole family spent together taking those photos. If you work with a photographer that does kid-led sessions the kids will have a blast during the session playing around and being themselves!

You’ll have photos to pass down for generations

This is especially true if you order archival quality prints through your photographer. Even with just the digital files, you’ll be able to look back on your family photos for years and pass them down onto your kids and any future generations!

Your photographer can provide guidance on anything you might need help with

Planning your family photos can be a daunting task when it’s something you only do once a year (if that.) Your photographer will be able to help you with anything you may be unsure on! We work with families all the time so figuring out styling, locations, and anything else involved in your session is second nature at this point. If you have any questions just reach out to your photographer for their guidance and they can help ease any stress you may have around your session!

The pros know how to work with kids

Worried about how your kids will behave during the session? Look for a photographer who offers kid-led sessions. We know how to work with both highly energetic kids and kids that are shy. Our ultimate goal is to capture your kids and their personalities how they truly are at this age! By working with a photographer that offers kid-led sessions, you are able to let the photographer take control so to speak and let us work our magic

Client closet access

Not all photographers offer a client closet, however, if you choose one that does your decision on what to wear just got a whole lot easier! If you don’t know, some photographers offer a wardrobe from their clients to choose from that can consist clothes for the whole family depending on the photographer. You’ll be able to choose something from their client closet, wear it for your session, and return it back to them. This saves the hassle of figuring out what to wear and going shopping for something that might only be worn once!

(If finding outfits for the whole family holds you back from booking your family photos I highly suggest finding a photographer that offers a client closet!