Summer is a great time for family portraits! Life is a little less rushed without all the school and sports activities. Everyone is a little more relaxed and looking their best. Those who have older children can get all the family members before some head off to college. And it is a great way to be prepared if you want to do custom holiday cards in the Fall - your pictures are already done!

Preparing for family portraits does not need to be difficult. Recent haircuts and similar color clothing is all you really need. How much effort you put into clothing is really up to you. Casual family portraits in jeans and solid tops look great and timeless. Some families bring a change of clothing for a variety of looks. It is your choice for whatever fits your personal style.

Here are some examples…

This family we photograph every Spring. It is great watching the little girls grow up! We do indoor, outdoor & a change of clothes.

Pets are more than welcome at our studio. This one is a particularly well trained guide dog puppy.

Here is a great family portrait, reflecting their close relationship.

When we do our family portraits, I pick a color (ok, everyone put on a blue shirt & jeans) and have everyone get ready. Easy for us - the children have had lots of practice - but the idea is the same. Here is the result of our fall session last year… Looks great in color outdoors; indoor pictures looked great also.