Let’s be real – life isn’t picture-perfect, and that’s what makes it beautiful. When it comes to family photos, the best moments are often the unposed (read: real) ones that capture the true essence of your family. Here’s how to embrace and make the most of those imperfections in your photos.
Why Embrace Imperfection?
Authenticity is Everything: Candid photos reflect the true spirit of your family, making them even more unique to your family.
Real Emotions: Genuine laughter, spontaneous hugs, and even those silly faces your kids make are the moments will make you smile for years to come.
Real Life is Beautiful: Life is messy, chaotic, and imperfect. Embracing unposed moments in your photos reflects your family’s true everyday life, celebrating what makes you unique.
A few tips for those unposed photos:
Stay in the Moment: Forgetting about the camera is ideal, but it’s easier said than done so I’ll give you some direction, games and prompts to get you started! The magic happens when everyone lets their guard down, but that takes time and I’ll help you along the way.
Keep it Comfortable: Choose a location where everyone feels at ease, like your home or a favorite park. It helps everyone to feel like they are in their happy place.
Forget Perfection: Don’t stress about looking perfect. Embrace the quirks and imperfections that make your family who they are – these are the moments you’ll cherish the most.
Trust Your Photographer: Let your photographer do their thing. If you’ve done your research and hired a photographer you trust, they’ll know how to capture those moments that truly reflect your family in a style you love.
Embracing unposed and real moments allows you to walk away with family photos that feel true to you. (Plus all those amazing & classic portraits you want too) So, let go of perfection, have fun, and celebrate the beauty of your amazing family and this dear season.
Amy Nicole Photography (Amy Cherry) has been a photographer for over 15 years. Amy is a family & newborn lifestyle photographer serving Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia. She creates timeless, genuine and effortless photos for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. She offers on-location, at-home, studio and outdoor family photo sessions
I take a limited number of sessions each month (plus, I’m a bit of a planner and always account for possible weather and sick days!) I’d love to set up a time to chat with you, hear your vision and answer any questions!
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