Professional Photos for the First Time

I was so incredibly honored to get to take family photos for Claudia. She told me they were having professional photos for the first time. With any of my families, but especially families who have never had photos taken before, I try my best to explain what to expect from a photo session with me, but most important… RELAX and HAVE FUN! Parents can get caught up in how the kids are behaving, or how they think the photos are going to turn out. Don’t get in your head! I just want you to relax and have fun with your family! Thankfully, I think Claudia and RP were able to do just that.

We decided to do their session at Colonial Grand at Seven Oaks because Claudia loved the greenery, the paved walking paths, and the wooden bridge. It was overcast the day of their session, which ended up being perfect. William was the typical curious 3-year-old and wanted to help me take some pictures. I helped him take a few and he was sooo proud. Cathrine was veerry leary of me and what I was doing. She was oh so serious, but eventually cracked some smiles while playing with mom and dad.

I’m so happy I could do this sweet family’s first photo shoot and capture so many memories for them.

Anything is possible when you have the
right people there to support you.
Misty Copeland

What’s your favorite family activity? Anything outdoors! Playing at the park, sidewalk chalk and bubbles in the driveway, pool or beach.
Were you worried about any parts of the session beforehand? If so, what were the worries? Being the first time we were having professional photos, I was afraid it would be stressful to have everything look perfect even if it was falling apart behind the scenes.
Tell me about your favorite parts of our session, or why you enjoyed the session. It was nothing like how I feared. We had such a great time just being together, seeing my kids laughing with little tickles, and just enjoying time as a family without distractions. Which sounds crazy since we were being photographed!
Tell me about the outfits you wore to the shoot. I decided to go with light colors and do the mini-me look. I found matching dresses for my daughter and me. My husband and son dressed casually in khaki shorts and white polos.
What are some words of wisdom you have for other families preparing for a session? Trust Kristine!! She will put you at ease and if you just take her advice and use this time in front of a camera to just focus on and enjoy your family, she will capture the beauty in that!

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Claudia was diagnosed with breast cancer right before scheduling her session. On top of her family photos, she wanted to do some photos just for her before her treatment plan starts. Claudia said she felt so strong and empowered. This was ALL YOU, Claudia. I just took the photos. You.Are.STRONG! You’ve got this.

Please keep Claudia in your thoughts as she fights this!!