So, you’ve decided it’s finally time to update your family picture. Great! That’s the easy part. The hard part is choosing a photographer, if you don’t have one you use regularly. This post is here to give you some things to look at to find a photographer who will be a great match for you, and who will deliver images you love now and years down the road.

It can be tricky to plan an outfit not just for yourself, but for every person in your family. And, on top of that, they all need to look good together! I’ve gathered the following tips from my experience as a family portrait photographer, as well as from the experience of planning my own family’s outfits. These are some concrete things you can think about as you’re staring into your closet.

As a photographer and as a mother, I totally understand feeling attached to each photo you take. But, as is often the case, less is more. I have some tips here to help you through the process of selecting images for printing.

In last week’s post I talked briefly about using an online platform’s built-in templates to design a photo album. This week, I’m sharing more tips that will help you get the most out of your album, especially years from now, and some tips to simplify the design process.

There’s something special about holding a photo album in your hands, turning the pages, and watching the years unfold. This post is the first in a series dedicated to creating family photo albums in this digital age. It may sound like an overwhelming task, especially if you don’t know where to start. This blog series is designed to help! I’m planning to cover everything from how to get organized, to how and where to create your family albums.