Because Every Chapter Deserves a Portrait - Photo Sessions With Parents and Teens
Life moves fast, doesn’t it? One moment, you’re holding your baby for the first time, marveling at the tiny fingers and toes, and the next, you’re watching them graduate middle school or drive away for their first day of college. We take so many photos in those early years—first steps, first birthdays, first day of school. But as kids grow older, it seems we take fewer and fewer. Why is that?
It’s not because these years aren’t as precious. In fact, the preteen and teen years are some of the most transformative in a family’s journey. It’s when personalities shine, family bonds deepen, and the moments together become more fleeting. These chapters—full of laughter, growth, and the transition to adulthood—deserve to be celebrated and preserved.
As a family photographer I can tell you that Family photos are often a priority when kids are small. We schedule sessions to document their innocence, their wonder, and their rapid growth. But as kids grow older, family portraits often fall by the wayside. Perhaps it feels harder to coordinate schedules or you worry about your teens’ reluctance to pose for photos. Or maybe, in the busyness of life, it simply slips your mind.
But here’s the truth: every stage of your family’s story is worth remembering. And the older your kids get, the more important these photos become. Preteens and teens are at such an incredible stage of life—on the cusp of discovering who they are and their place in the world. These moments, though often overlooked, are as fleeting as the first steps they took years ago.
Imagine having a collection of photos that captures your children’s transition from childhood to adulthood—their laughter, their quirks, their evolving relationships with each other and with you. These are the images that will bring tears to your eyes years from now. They’ll remind you of the joy and beauty of raising older kids, the milestones you celebrated together, and the quiet, everyday moments you shared.
So, let’s make this chapter a priority. Let’s schedule a family photo session that captures the love, connection, and individuality of your family as it is right now. Because every chapter—especially this one—deserves a portrait.
