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Featured Session: The Franke Family Documentary Session
Life with littles is just plain hard sometimes.
My prayer for this film as it goes out to this family in the thick of it, is that they can watch it in quiet moments and appreciate the beauty that’s being buried in all that busy business of keeping babies alive and fed.
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The Pros and Cons of Choosing a Beach Location for Family Pictures
Explore the pros and cons of choosing a beach for family pictures! From breathtaking beauty to potential distractions, we break down everything you need to know to make your beach session a success. Find out why a beach session might be right (or not) for your family!
Family Pictures with Older Teenagers
As your children grow older, family photos become fewer and fewer. If your older kids are starting to avoid photos with you, it might be time to step in and capture those memories before they head off to college or graduation. Even though your kids are no longer toddlers, documenting this stage of their life is just as important. Don’t miss the chance to create lasting family photos with your older children, even if they aren’t always eager to participate.
Mishawaka, Indiana Family Photographer | The Smith Family
A perfect evening with the Smith family in Mishawaka, Indiana, where we captured both candid and traditional moments. From the playful “chicken fights” to the stunning family smiles, this session highlights the beauty of family connection in a perfect location.
Fall Family Pictures in Mishawaka, IN
Family photo sessions are always special, and this one was no exception. From the perfect weather to the sweet smiles of this Mishawaka family, every moment captured felt just right. Take a look at this stunning session that proves how effortless family portraits can be when everyone’s enjoying the moment.
Mr. Max's First Birthday Pictures | Goshen, IN Family Photographer
Every photography business course I have ever taken has asked me to write out my “ideal client” in as much detail as possible. I have half-completed this exercise so many times, always quitting the job. How can you describe what you are looking for in a client? Writing the list starts off easy:
values photography
loves their family
wants to pass on memories to their children
good values and morals
That’s about where I lose it. Most photography business coaches ask you to write out where you’d prefer them to shop, spend their extra time, vacation… Guys. I just can’t do it. Everyone is different, and frankly, I could care less where you shop or vacay. I love meeting new people and hearing about their unique stories, so I don’t want cookie cutter people filling up my inbox.
Ideal clients? I don’t know what that means when I try to put it down on paper, but I know now that this family is them. Dream clients. I am so lucky to have worked with them 3 times this year. Adding a few bullets to the list is easier now that I know them: