Let’s be real. Thinking about family pictures can bring up worries about tricky outfits, kids not cooperating, and just hoping for one good photo. But it can be different! As a kid picture taker in Athens, GA, who’s done this a lot, my way of doing things is all about getting rid of that worry. I love catching actual grins and happiness in your Athens family photos.
How do I help folks relax for pictures? It’s a mix of taking our time, having fun, and truly loving to make a happy setting for family pictures. My twenty five plus years teaching preschool helps a lot here. I know kids (and lots of grownups too!) do best when they don’t feel pushed. Stiff poses and “say cheese” smiles don’t lead to real expressions. So, we connect. We might look for things with “I Spy” for the small ones, have goofy walks, tell some jokes fit for their age, or get parents to just hug and be with their kids like they usually do. These fun times together open the door to lovely, real looking kid pictures in Georgia that show your family’s special bond and character.
Skip the old “look at the camera and smile!” stuff. My job as your family picture taker who likes things real is to watch and softly lead. I record the unplanned laughs, the sweet looks, the fun teasing, and the nice quiet family times that show what your family is all about. Talking before the picture day is a big part of making it a calm time for family photos. We’ll talk about how your family works, any worries you have, and what you’re looking for. This helps me shape the picture time for you and helps you feel ready and comfortable.
Picking a good spot also helps a lot with having an easygoing picture time. We can choose a park in Athens you like where your kids can move around, your own comfy backyard where everyone is at ease, or another place that is special to your family. The idea is for the place to feel like a nice trip out, not a formal studio (though we can do studio pictures if that’s what you want!).
Grownups often say they are surprised how much fun the picture time was, and how their kids, who sometimes are shy or don’t like pictures, really had a good day. That’s the best thing to hear! What you get from doing things this way isn’t just a set of nice photos. It’s a group of lively pictures full of character that you’ll keep for many years. These are pictures that really show what your family is like, with no fuss.
Want Athens family pictures that you’ll adore and have fun making too? Let’s talk and begin setting up a picture time that’s focused on getting your family’s true grins and real happiness.
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