If your house caught on fire, what are the items you would want to save? Besides having everyone safe including animals, most people would say saving family albums would be a priority. Yet, we take putting the effort to photograph our loved ones for granted. Many times we do not realize how important family photos are until it’s too late, whether the baby grew up so quickly or a loved one has passed on. Then when we find ourselves seeking photos of people or memories to relive the good times.
Family portraitures, whether they are of children, parents or a group of three generations, is not about capturing the aesthetics of each family member. It is about revealing the inner heart and soul of the family. Whether looking directly into the camera or not, emotions can be seen through their eyes. Even how they stand and are positioned speak volumes about themselves and their relationship to one another. The entire composition, location, what people are wearing and how they style their hair also dates the photo to further capture a moment in the past.
There are three main reasons why many parents take professional portraitures: to show pride, document family growth and have a way of remembering not only the faces but the emotions such as laughter to capture those wonderful moments. Photographing newborns and children is most common because capturing the early years is a priceless reminder of a time that will never be returned again. These photos are more than historical records of growing up but they capture the innocence children have before they are exposed to the outside world. Having extended family such as cousins and grandparents included in a photo are many times overlooked but such a treasure to have, as it captures generations. Allowing a professional photographer to take these photos allows you to finally get into the photo with the entire family.
Knowing now the mortality of memories, it is even more important to take photographs. Here is a link that shows six ways to stimulate memories with photos. http://www.alzheimers.net/10-6-14-memories-photos
My goal is always to provide you work of art where you would be proud to display them on your walls, sending a strong message to you family and everyone who visits your home.