In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy to postpone your family portraits—especially when coordinating more than just your immediate family. But capturing extended family portraits is something truly special. These sessions go beyond just snapping a picture; they celebrate connection, preserve legacy, and offer memories that will only grow more meaningful with time.
1. Celebrate multiple Generations togetherfor your family portrait
Extended family photos are a rare opportunity to capture multiple generations in one frame.
Seeing grandparents, parents, children, and even great-grandchildren together tells a visual story of lineage and love. These images become deeply treasured keepsakes—especially as time passes and older generations are no longer with us.
Have you read my blog on the recent centennial birthday I captured? Another session with multiple generational moments that give me goosebumps!
2. Preserve the Bigger Picturein your Family Portrait
Every family member adds their own energy to the group.
A family portrait reflects the real scope of your family’s story—silly cousins, quiet uncles, doting aunts, and proud grandparents. I love it when it all comes together.
It’s a rare and beautiful thing to have everyone together, and when you do, a photo can help you relive that moment again and again. Often the hardest part is getting everyone together on the same time, same location…the rest is easy!
3. Create a Time Capsule of lasting Memories
Kids grow, families evolve, and nothing stays exactly the same.
What better way to freeze this chapter of your family’s life than with a thoughtfully captured photo?
Ten or twenty years from now, these portraits will be a gift to future generations, offering a look back at family history, fashion, and relationships.
4. Strengthen Family Bonds
Believe it or not, organizing a family photo session can actually bring people closer.
Planning, laughing through poses, reminiscing while waiting your turn—it all adds to the shared experience.
And after the session, those photos spark conversations and memories for years to come…and fun celebrations with a party or special dinner after!
5. A Legacy Worth Framing& Printing!
Photographs are one of the most powerful ways to honor your family’s legacy.
When displayed on walls or passed down in albums, they become part of your family’s identity. They remind us where we came from and that we’re part of something bigger—a network of love, history, and support.
Click here to read a recent review from one of my extended family sessions?
Extended family photos aren’t just a nice idea—they’re an investment in your family’s shared history. They capture not just faces, but feelings, relationships, and the unique character of your tribe.
Whether it’s a milestone celebration or just a long-overdue get-together, don’t let those rare family gatherings go undocumented.
Because in the end, the people in those photos are what matter most—and the memories you create together will be priceless.
“Had the time of my life doing a photo shoot with the kids and grandchildren!! What a way to make a lasting memory! Such a perfect gift to give and receive! There was no stress only joy for the entire shoot! The kids had a blast! Tegan was so fun to work with! I’m glad we met! Great location too! “
Mary Anne & Rick
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