Whether you live in Asheville or are just in town visiting with your extended family (family reunion anyone?!), planning a  photoshoot with more than just your spouse and kids absolutely makes sense!

 

Here are 7 reasons that are just a start as to why you should schedule Asheville Extended Family Photos…

1. Ensure memorable photos of EVERYONE you care about

Photographs chronicle our lives, so doesn’t it make sense to include more of our loved ones and not limit ourselves to only those who share our home?

No family is an island, and having great photos of  everyone who brings a smile to your face are priceless mementos. 

Being able to capture images with the relatives who normally wouldn’t be available can be amazing!  What better way to have personalities shine and bring a big smile to everyone’s faces?

Do you daughter and niece share your mom’s warm smile?  Is your son his grandpa’s right hand man? Capture it! 

These photographs are sure to become some of your favorites!

2. How often do you have the entire family together?

Unless you’re lucky enough to have all of your extended family living close by (and even then, how often does every person actually show?!), any time you are able to get everyone together is an automatic reason to celebrate- and photograph!

How many times do you see a picture of your niece on Facebook and realize she’s about to head off to college but she was  only 8 in the last extended family photograph you have framed at home? 

Chances are it hasn’t been 10 years since you’ve all gotten together. Wouldn’t it be great if your prized photos showed that?

3. Grandparents (or even Great-Grandparents!)

Is there anything that gets a grandparent more excited than photographs of their kids and grandkids? 

Now imagine if they could get everyone in one shot?!

Looking for a perfect Christmas or birthday present? Go beyond the shoot and have the very best photos made into an unbeatable gift. 

I can guarantee these presents will result in many happy tears and make you the hero of the holiday season. 

4. It’s a great bargain

Just because it’s an extended family session, it doesn’t mean that all the pictures taken have to be of the entire crew. 

This is a great opportunity to get an assortment of family member combinations that you may not be able to otherwise. 

Think photos of just the grandkids, parents with their spouses, individual households, and really any variation you can think of- all in the same photography session.

Talk about bang for your buck!

5. A More Relaxing Experience

If you’ve ever tried to take family pictures yourself you know just how chaotic it can be. 

Save yourself the headaches and keep calm by letting a professional do it!

Not only will you save your sanity, but you will also turn what would have been a chore into a fun adventure for everyone!

6. Photos that showcase everyone’s personality (and have everyone in them!)

Without a professional photographer you are usually limited to ultra posed photographs in order to get everyone in a shot. 

Not only is this boring, it also really limits the amount of individuality and energy that comes through. 

The same reasons why you probably prefer more natural and/or candid shots of your immediate family also apply when photographing your group.  Getting  “action” shots of your extended family is  the best way to achieve the photos that make everyone shine. 

7. Life happens

While not something anyone wants to think about, things happen. 

I can’t tell you how many sweet thank you notes I’ve received telling me how grateful a client is that they had extended family photos to preserve their memories.

It’s no fun to think about, but life can be uncertain. 

Having tangible images and the ability to reminisce is absolutely priceless – you will be so thankful for them.

As you can see, even though planning an extended family session may feel intimidating, the rewards make it so worth it! 

Want to know more? Reach out now so we can make it happen!