Why Now is the Perfect Time for Family Photography — ESPECIALLY if Your Kids are Teenagers
When Was the Last Time You Had a Family Photo Session?
If your answer is “back when the kids were little,” you’re not alone! Many families prioritize professional family photos when their children are toddlers — all cute outfits and toothless grins. But as those toddlers become teenagers, booking a photo session for your family becomes even more meaningful.
I completely understand how easy it is to put it off — I procrastinated for seven years before scheduling my own family photos! Life gets busy, and it's easy to let time slip away. When I finally did scheduled our session, I realized how valuable it was to capture my household right now.
Family Photography Isn’t Just for young kids! Teenagers grow and change just as fast as toddlers. One moment, they’re starting high school; the next, they’re filling out college applications. These years are filled with milestones, individuality, and fleeting moments worth capturing. Their interests, style, and personalities will never be exactly like this again. This is your opportunity to preserve this chapter of your family story.
Let’s celebrate your family as it is today with a photo session - I promise these photos will become even more precious over time!
Here is what I can assure you of - Your family will have fun at your photo session!
I know what you’re thinking. When you mention a photo session to your teen or preteen, there may be an eye roll (or two) and some reluctance. Trust me, I’ve been there. (I also have tips for how to have a great photo day!)
Here’s the good news: most kids relax and genuinely have fun once the session starts. Even if they don’t always show it, they need those hugs, and thrive on words of affirmation. My sessions are designed to incorporate both.
You need to give these moments to your kids!
After I finally booked my family’s session and received our photos, two things happened:
I was immediately thankful we did it.
I wished I hadn’t waited so long.
Sure, phone snapshots are great, but they can’t replace the experience of setting aside time to have your family memories professionally captured.
Now, with these sweet photos on display in our home, we’re constantly reminded of our bond, our roots, and our love. We’ve even stood together more than once, picking out our favorite images. (Mine is just below!)
It’s easy to think, we’ll get around to it later. But as your teenagers get older and more independent, those chances to capture the whole family together become fewer and further between. Imagine looking back in 10 years and having a professional family photo that perfectly captures this stage of your family life.
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Don’t wait for another year to slip by (like I did!). Now is the perfect time to book a family photography session in Birmingham and celebrate the people you love most. Your teenagers might roll their eyes at first, but when they see the finished photos, they'll appreciate them as much as you do.
Photo Credit Animal House Photography