Because childhood and parenting is a blur and your memories deserve more than your phone. Here’s 15 reasons why hiring a Minnesota family photographer is an absolute must.
As a Minnesota family photographer (and a mom of three), I know this for sure: childhood goes FAST. Like, really fast. You think you’ll remember the way their voice sounded when they said “mama,” or how their curls bounced when they ran, but the truth is, memories fade. It’s honestly a little cruel.
That’s why documenting your family through each stage is so so important! Those family photos aren’t just “nice to have”, they’re essential. Keep reading for a list of 15 reasons why you should invest in professional family photos of your growing family while you still can. Trust me, it’s actually impossible to ever regret it.
Why you absolutely need to book a session with a Minnesota family photographer:
1. Babyhood goes by in a blink
Children change most rapidly in their first year of life. Let’s capture those first smiles, first rolls, and first everything before they grow up!
2. They’re only tiny for a little while
Babies triple their birth weight by the time they’re one. Book a short milestone session with your photographer every 3-6 months in their first year to capture their cute baby size before it’s just a memory.
3. Document their growing personality
Did you know that 90% of their brain development happens before they’re even 5 years old? Crazy. Those cute little toddler quirks vanish quicker than you think. Soon they’ll be too cool for blowing kisses anymore.
4. Facial features change every 3-6 months
That baby face will become a big kid face before you realize it. This is why toddlers and big kids deserve more than just phone pics!
5. Capture their core memories.
Toddlers form core memories from ages 2-7. They won’t remember much—unless you show them. Seasonal mini sessions with the fam are the best way to capture special moments to look back on! You can even build albums with the photos from over the years to help your kids see their story.
6. Siblings’ relationships change dramatically each year
That silly bond? It’s different every season. Especially when they are little! I love including siblings in all my sessions (especially newborn sessions!) to capture the love, rivalry, and absolute chaos.
7. Be intentional with your photos
This is wild: the average family takes over 1000 phone pics a year…but only 1 in 200 is a “keeper.” We’re documenting everything and preserving nothing. An intentional, professional session that is curated to your family goes so much farther.
8. Get photos you love enough to print and display
We take so many photos of our kiddos, but rarely ever print any of them! They just live on our phones. Let’s get you those family photos that you can’t wait to frame in your home.
9. Mom gets to be in the photos for once
Us moms are always the ones behind the camera, but we need some with ourselves in the frame too so that our kids can look back at photos of us with them! With family sessions, you get to relax and be in the picture for once, and I promise you will LOVE the precious photos of you with your littles. You can even consider doing a motherhood session where you are the focus of the session! We don’t want you to look back and regret not having more photos of you with your kids when they were little.
10. Children love seeing themselves in photos
Having those framed family photos around the house and in the photo albums helps build kids’ sense of identity and connection. It helps them feel loved, valued, and important!
11. Pictures help anchor their memories
Kids are more likely to remember events when they can look back on the photos! This is why it’s important to document special moments like birthdays, holidays, and even lazy weekends at home.
12. Reflect on your parenting journey
Having those precious family photos will help remind you of how far you’ve come in your years of parenting! Looking back on those sweet photos can also help anchor you during the harder seasons.
13. Capture reminders of what your life looks like now
When you have young children, things are constantly changing: new routines, a new house, a new kitchen table, changing the nursery into a “big kid’s room.” An in home session with a family photographer can be such a special way to capture a “day in the life” for you to look back on years from now.
14. Remember the small moments
As parents we often only remember the “big” moments as the years go by. But there is so much magic in the small moments. This is why I gravitate towards lifestyle photography. I love capturing the unposed, real-life moments. Perfectly posed family photos are overrated. Give me all the fun chaos instead. That’s where we get to capture your family’s true connection and personality!
15. Your kids will thank you later
I don’t know about you but I wish I had more family photos from my childhood. I don’t want my kids to feel that way! You can start creating their visual legacy now by making getting professional family photos an annual family tradition!
Looking for a go-to Minnesota Family Photographer? I’m your gal!
If you’ve ever said to yourself “I wish I could just freeze time. It goes by too fast!” this is your chance. You’ll never regret the photos, but you’ll probably regret the years you didn’t take any.
As a Minnesota family photographer, I specialize in capturing the chaos and the calm, the real stuff that makes your family yours. Whether you’re knee-deep in diapers or navigating tween life, your story deserves to be told. Let’s tell it together. Fill out my contact form and we’ll chat details and build the perfect session that fits YOUR fam.
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