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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A lot of times the parents get lost in portrait sessions with a huge focus being on this kids that are growing and changing. That doesn't mean mom and dad can't have a moment. I LOVE when I catch the parents stealing a glance and I get to capture the essence of their love!
When the family dog thinks I’m there for them!
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I know I've been a little MIA over the past couple weeks. With Summer in full swing, my kids are in camps some weeks and not in camps others. Its important for me to be present with them, while at the same time I have been trying to get work done intermittently. 

Good news is I've gotten all my ducks in a row for FALL! I'm excited to get everyone scheduled and get prepared for the Fall!

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There’s still time to get on my newsletter list to gain early access to my Fall dates! My dates will be released exclusively to this list in TWO DAYS!

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Another way to skip the heat.....this year, opt for an in-home shoot and I’ll come to you!
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THIS JULY ONLY- all In-home lifestyle session will get a BONUS one minute family film. YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT, a family film! This is NEW I am going to be offering in 2026 and YOU get early access!!
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I will ONLY be booking FOUR families for this in the month of July, so hurry to book to be one! Email me or Comment below if you are interested!
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Hey, hey, hey! Fall is nearing....

✨Mark your calendars✨ My newsletter email including all Fall Mini dates will be going out on Thursday, June 26th at 10am.
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I’ve only had one session at this spot, but it is absolutely one of my favorites! If you don’t mind a location on the North side of town, I highly recommend this one!!! 
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To do good, and to be good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words."
-- Abigail Adams

So much of motherhood and parenthood is about leading by example. Especially at this sweet young age when our little ones are the most impressionable. Celebrating this stage of parenthood that can be so hard, when the day to day is so challenging. Sometimes you can't see the moments to celebrate until someone else shows it to you. That's where I come in.
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Although the bulk of my shoots are held at an outdoor location, I do get requests for a studio family session and it never disappoints.....especially during the hot summer months. AC is never a bad idea for Texas in the Summer.
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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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Little Fig Photography
Katy, TX Lifestyle Photographer
erin@littlefigphotography.com
(832) 837-9671