mini session stories // picking out a christmas tree
Picking out your perfect Christmas Tree.
November 2015
These are the stories that make family photography so great. The moments when your family forgets about the camera and just exists together, in the beauty of your love for one another and your favorite things that bring you joy.
Like this family at the tree farm.
I used to think I had to follow a bunch of rules to photograph families in a true, authentic way.
Don’t take pictures of people smiling at the camera.
Don’t ever pose your clients.
Take pictures of literally everything that happens. Don’t miss a single thing.
Oh my, how I’ve grown.
While photojournalistic ideologies and theories REALLY helped me become a better photographer, it is often beneficial to think outside the box. To explore your art. To make mistakes. And break the rules.
In my opinion, this is the best way to grow.
I have found that one of the best ways to document real-life family moments is to create visual stories. Not just document literally what’s happening in front of me, but to hone in on a theme, or a story.
This, to me, is what makes my photography documentary style. THE STORY.
Whether the story is about your family picking out your perfect tree or building sandcastles at the beach, it is YOUR FAMILY living your life together. These are real moments that you share, making more candid, lifestyle photos for your family to cherish forever.
Let’s hang out at the tree farm and pick out your favorite Christmas tree for some family portraits and hangtime with your favorite people on the planet.
Love your photographer,
Anna
