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navarre beach portraits
I love photographing extended families. They are always such a blast. You get to see people interact in a special way. You get to hear silly stories and experience the bonds they share. There are very few things that are so special in this world as family. I am always honored when I get to document that for people. For a brief moment, I am one with them, and those memories caught in my camera become lasting heirlooms.
Sometimes, you just meet people that you adore. That was what happened with the C Family. Even though I got to chat on the phone with the awesome matriarch, we didn't get to meet until right before the session at Navarre Beach. They were so warm and friendly, and then there was the precious little J-Man.
His smile is infectious!
They laughed, they joked, and they just love each other. Capturing their family was such a pleasure.
Extended family portraits are difficult. There are a ton of people, multiple families, and there is always someone running late. It's hard to know exactly what to expect since everyone has their own schedule, so getting everyone to the same place and in a good mood can seem impossible.
When it finally happens though, and all of you are together, ready to smile, your photographer is less than prepared than you expected. Maybe, they are alone and your group is just a bit rowdy (totally normal). Maybe, they aren't comfortable working with so many people. Large groups can be intimidating.
It can make a session that should also be a fantastic family memory go south quick.
Choosing someone like me (10 years experience this August), improves the chances of getting the portraits you want, and make it even a bit fun.
Now, to add to the experience (and ease), my associate photographer, Amanda, is available a few days a week to assist. She'll help us to stay on task, be that person who reaches in and fixes something, and is prepared to help take breakdown portraits if need be.
Let us help you document your family.
One of the greatest gifts that I get from being a photographer is meeting people from all over. Since I am blessed to be so close to the gorgeous Gulf Coast, I have gotten to photograph people from all over the world.
These clients drove across the country to see our white sand and emerald water. They were such a pleasure, and a grandparent makes the session extra special.
Despite being a sunrise (think before 6:00 AM) session, the kids were awesome and we had a blast!
