I absolutely love family photography. There are so many sweet moments when families are together. It makes me very happy to photography children with their grandparents. I often get questions about extended family being present at a session, if it’s ok, if I will get a few images for them. The answer is always yes. I enjoy grandparents at newborn sessions, regular family sessions, maternity, anytime! Life is short and you never know how long you’ll have with your loved ones. If you want to include extended family in your photos – DO it! You will never regret having these memories. If you keep the session laid back, and focus more on the natural interactions (even in a portrait setting) you will have images to cherish for a lifetime.

Tara found me online and sent me a lovely e-mail about a family session at her parent’s home in Granite Bay. She and her girls were traveling from Canada for a visit and wanted to document the stay with some updated photographs. Her daughters were darling. I have to admit, I was immediately a fan of their spirit and gorgeous dark hair. The girls sang and danced, since they were with their grandparents they were especially affectionate. Grandma and grandpa fawned over them, completely enjoying the time they have with the girls. Living so far away must be challenging, however I could tell they made great efforts to see and get to know their grandchildren.

The light inside was beautiful and soft. Their home was perfect for photos, with large windows lining the walls. Once we moved outside the girls were able to properly play and run and dance. Sometimes a change of scenery is all a little one needs to get happy for photos.

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