Sacramento Area Family Photographer | Chloe + Family

This is my beautiful friend, Chloe. She is a fab photographer and I have been friends with her for years. She asked for an extended family session with her in-laws for Christmas. First, it is always rad to photograph another photographer. Nerve wracking, yes, but rad. I loved the dynamics between the kids and their grandparents and uncle. The whole session was a blast. Not to mention her styling was top notch!

I have photographed Chloe before, and we were both actually in Seattle to photograph our friend, Bre. We’ve been to conferences together and she is an all around wonderful person! I cannot thank her enough for trusting me to take these shots of her family for the holiday 🙂

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May 21, 2018May 21, 2018

Sacramento Davis Family Photographer | Sophia + Family in the Woods

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Sophia a couple of years ago at her maternity and newborn sessions.

Relationships Rock!

Happiness for me is connecting with the same families year after year. Relationships rock. It means so much when I get to see babies grow up. What I do as a photographer is so personal and it matters to me to get to know my families and seeing them on repeat is such an honor.

I am actually interested in learning about your extended families, how you feel about raising your children, what you’ve been up to over the past year. Make me jealous with all of your cool trips. Talk to me about potty training and bedtime routines and finding time for date nights. I love it all.

Sophia and her family have had a busy few years, raising their adorable daughter, Nikki, and spending time traveling and working in San Francisco. Their little girl is a spit-fire. She has so much personality and energy and I loved watching her explore!

Letting kids be kids at your family session

When I assist in choosing a location for a family session I really focus on finding a spot that works perfectly for the ages of your children. Nikki needed room to run and play, but also a place that is semi-confined and safe. Letting children be free to play is key in keeping them happy. I can capture so much more about them as little people when they have some independence.

Since I knew how old Nikki was, and after chatting with Sophia about possible locations, this spot won me over. I had a day of family sessions at this gorgeous spot and knew it would be perfect for a toddler. I appreciate getting to see this awesome family again and hope they have a fantastic year!

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May 8, 2018May 9, 2018

Family Photos with Adult Children | Sacramento Family Photographer

How do we take our family photos with adult children?

People ask how I plan to photograph their family with adult children, or teens, or any older kids. My answer is the same way I photograph families with younger children. Family dynamics and genuine interactions aren’t dependent on the age of your offspring. If anything, they’ve developed stronger connections to you as a parent as they age.
Sacramento Family Photographer Photos with Adult Children

Families are families are families. I enjoy getting to know you and your children, even if they are adults, your grandchildren, and your pets.

Walk me through a family session

You’ll notice, for those of you who come back to me year after year, I spend a lot of time holding my camera down to my side. I thoroughly enjoy chatting with you and feel our time is best spent bonding and connecting before I ever lift my camera or press the shutter.

Family Photos with Adult Children

We walk. We talk. It is like a fun family day with a weird paparazzi following you around.

Once I get a feel for your crew, I start setting up some images. It is more prompts and light direction based on your personalities than strict posing. I want your images to reflect you and your family.

With adult children I treat them as I treat you. As a peer. As someone of value in your family. They bring a lot to the table and I want to get them out of their shells. This is my life’s goal especially with teens, to make them feel beautiful and crack some authentic smiles.

Family Photos Matter Adult Children

Family photos matter

It doesn’t matter if your family is spread across the country or live in the same house. It doesn’t matter if your kids are grown and you have hundreds of photos of them already. Any time is a good time to schedule family photos. They matter. Most important – getting YOU in the frame with your adult children is critical. It is everything.

Even when your children have grown, I am happy to put you all in front of my camera and give you some images you can look back on and love.

Let’s also get parents in front of the camera alone. Your family started with the two of you, and it’s as important to document a few frames of the two of you as it is to capture your whole family.