The Secret to Authentic Family Photos

In every session I have, I always strive to capture authentic moments between you and everyone in your family. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I preach this quite often.

As a photographer, I know the moments to grab and the gentle prompts to give clients, however, a lot of those authentic moments happen because you….yes, YOU! When the client comes to their session with a positive and relaxed attitude, true magic happens. I’ll give you an example with this family right here. When I tell you this family brought it. They BROUGHT IT. And the thing is they probably didn’t even know they did.

Bring your Personality to your session

At the beginning of this session Ashley told me that they really just wanted a lot of interaction and that is exactly what they got. They were relaxed and just were simply themselves and look. at. what. we. got. SO MUCH PERSONALITY!!

Look, I know all of you play silly games and sing songs with your kids at home, so just have fun and do that in your session. So there’s the secret….just be YOU!!!

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How to prep and what to expect for your shoot:

We will play games, have tickle fights, and tell jokes if we need to. I will even make animal and fart noises(#truth)!! I also come with my phone, so I love to play music to relax and have fun. Music is almost always a winner in terms of bringing out personality.

The best thing to do is come prepared with a couple songs and games that you and your kids typically enjoy. I will do whatever it takes to get the shot!

For instance, we played a little game of emotions with this guy!

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Having Fun on your Photoshoot is the #1 goal:

Towards the end of your session, if we feel like it, we can let the kids loose! Let those kids, just be kids…and I will keep capturing those moments.

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Little Fig Photography specializes in pregnancy, newborn, couples, family, senior portrait and event photography serving the Houston area, including Katy, Cypress, Richmond, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Pearland, Spring, The Woodlands, The Heights, West University Place, River Oaks, Rice Village, Bellaire, and Friendswood.

 

 

Hey there, and thanks for checking out the blog!  I love featuring my clients’ images and telling their story from beginning to end. Hopefully, this blog post, among others, will give you an idea of what you can expect from booking a session with Little Fig Photography as your photographer.

I usually only post my very favorite images on the blog and within my website. However, if you are interested in booking you are welcome to see a full gallery. Don’t hesitate to ask! I can promise all of the images you will receive will be totally frame worthy!

If you are you interested in a portrait session with Little Fig Photography and would like more information or would like to reserve a date, please click HERE. Or shoot us an email at erin@littlefigphotography.com.

You can find out more about the investment HERE.

I find such joy in capturing a family’s story. You can learn more about me HERE. I would be honored to serve as your photographer!

 

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The kind of childhood they’ll remember.

I love the moments that happen naturally between siblings—the silly moments, the closeness, and the way they seem to find their own little world together.

You don’t have to pose them perfectly. Sometimes, you just let them be brothers and watch the magic happen. 
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The moment + the photograph. Now that’s a beautiful story.

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Delivering even more moments to hold onto. 

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You know those conversations with your best friend where you look at the clock and somehow hours have passed?

That’s my favorite part of a Signature Session—the end when you say, “Wait, is that it already?” It makes my heart happy!

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Happy Dolly Day! Cheers to the end of the week and to working 9to5!

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That day was one of the most important days of our lives. It was the beginning of your family. You and your partner, starting a life together.😍

What about the next chapter? 🌿 The day your babies were born. The first year with your little one. The season when your kids were still small enough to run into your arms. The everyday chaos that somehow becomes the season you miss the most.

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💛Family Films are a way to remember not just what your family looked like, but how this season felt. And that’s exactly what I’m sharing with you here.

👉🏻This is an entire Family Film, from beginning to end—not just a few clips here and there. Because I want you to see what it actually feels like to have your family preserved in motion.

This year, this season deserves to be remembered in more than one way.♥️
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Officially kicked off Fall Minis sessions last night with my first set of Minis, which marks the start of the Fall Portrait season! 

Let the Fall photos begin! I hope I see you soon!

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Okay, but hear me out…Your photos are too good to live exclusively on your computer or phone. 😂

This year, I’m making it easier to turn those favorite images into something you can actually see, hold, and keep. Every client with get a print package guide after their sessions. 

And can we talk about these gold keepsake boxes?! ✨ A pretty little home for the photos you love most that doubles as a perfect design piece. 

Because someday you’re going to want more than a camera roll full of screenshots from your kids’ childhood.

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Little Fig Photography specializes in natural light photography for children, family, pregnancy, newborn, couples and events serving the Houston area, including Katy, Cypress, Richmond, Fulshear, Sugar Land, Pearland, Spring, The Woodlands, The Heights, West University Place, River Oaks, Rice Village, Bellaire, and Friendswood.

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