Family photos are a staple in everyone’s homes. Perhaps there’s a gallery of them at a grandparent’s house or a simple framed picture beside your family’s dining room table.

We see them so frequently that we forget how important they truly are. Especially in a modern era with cameras at our fingertips.

The phones we carry with us everywhere are equipped with powerful cameras that make capturing pictures easy. But, even so, this doesn’t replace the need for a professional photographer.

Professional family portraits are a beautiful way to honor your loved ones in a photograph. It’s the only real way to capture your best qualities and display them for everyone to see for generations to come.

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The Value of Family Photos

Ah, family photos. They may elicit groans from the kids and eye-rolls from your spouse, but trust us— they’re worth it!

Family portraits are a precious way to capture memories and create keepsakes that you and your family will cherish for years to come. In fact, family photography has never been more popular, and for good reason!

Here are our top 3 reasons why family photography is something worth investing in.

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1. You can watch your family grow through photographs. 

For some of our clients, we get to capture every single milestone in their lives.

It starts with an engagement shoot. Then we get to take their wedding photos, followed by their maternity and newborn photos.

Then, slowly as time passes and children age and begin to have little ones of their own, the portraits eventually feature more and more wonderful people.

It’s amazing to look back on life and see where it all began. And these family photos are a fantastic reminder of gratitude.

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2. Immortalize a moment in history. 

Our lives are filled with milestones. There are big ones such as the first day of kindergarten and graduation. There are yearly ones such as birthdays and holiday seasons.

Family photos capture a moment in time. Kids grow up so fast, and family photos allow you to freeze a moment in time and remember your family just as they are now.

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3. Create a gift for everyone that lasts a lifetime. 

There are very few things we keep with us forever than pictures. Couches, technology, toys, trinkets, and decor can be sold, donated, and replaced frequently.

However, up upon a mantle or hung along a stairway will always remain family photos. When you display family portraits in your home, it creates a sense of warmth and belonging. It reminds your family that they are loved and valued and creates a visual representation of the bond that you share.

Even when we pack up and move somewhere new, we get rid of material items – but pictures stay.

There is something beautifully unique about photographs – because they aren’t truly a “material” belonging but a piece of our family story.

For years and years, and decades and decades, we keep these images to serve as reminders of how far we’ve come and that our how journey has always included each other.

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As life continues on, moments fly by so quickly. It’s a truly beautiful thing to be able to capture these memories with those who matter most and display them in your home.

Family portraits will forever be a wonderful tradition that showcases growth, immortalizes history, and lasts for generations. Start building your memories with us by taking your first step here.