The last half of the year for me was super busy. Between chasing after Calvin who has officially learned to crawl and settling in from the move, it was also "photography season". What does that even mean? Well every profession tends to have a busy time. Tax preparers are just entering their busy season. This past year was a great season for me....thanks to all of my wonderful clients new and old. Without you and your referrals I wouldn't have had the success I had. So why then would my post be called time to update your family photo if I just had a busy season?
Well the truth of the matter is many book a session during this time just to get their Christmas cards done. (this is great trust me, I do it too). So now you have these really good images but they scream Christmas. Let's face it you are not leaving your Christmas tree up all year long so putting these images around the home might look weird too.
So after talking with other ladies and just listening to others, I have come up with 5 reasons you need to update your family photo.
1. Your Hairstyle in your last Family Photos is from a different decade! Let's face it. We take tons of pictures in our time. We have iphones and digital cameras which allow for the convenience of snapping a photo seamless. But to actually print the images and display them in our home doesn't happen as often. In fact, many times we only display the good quality image that was professionally taken and well that was over 10 years ago so your hair style has changed and now you have outdated photos hanging on the wall.
2. You are missing kids in the photo! YIKES. I cannot tell you how many times I hear: "the last time we had photos, so and so was a baby and now we have baby number 3." Ouch. I wonder what that child thinks to see family photos on display in your home and they are not in them! Studies have proven that images displayed of your family members in the home will actually boost self confidence levels. So that means we need to include all the family members! (yes four legged ones are welcome too)
3. Your kids have kids....Have your kids grown up and started families of their own? Generational photos are timeless. They show your family members who they belong to and the people that mold them and shape them. I have grandparents that have passed away before the age of technology and before I had my own children. I would give anything to have a huge family photo with all my family members. You never know when someone will no longer be around to have their photo taken.
4. You have redecorated your home. Let's face it...Joanna and Chip Gaines have taken over the decor world and "vintage" "rustic" and "farmhouse" are now terms you hear to promote home decor. Chances are you have incorporated these terms into your home as you've decorated it. I know I had a "themed" kitchen in my first home. John Deere everywhere.....canisters, curtains, plates, silverware and a toothpick holder...no joke. Now that is not the case. My style has changed and now photos from that time don't necessarily match my home decor. This is important. If you are a beach and sand loving family and your images hanging in your home are in the woods...they don't compliment one another and chances are your are not fond of them either. In fact I heard some say to me that they haven't hung any pictures because they redecorated and they don't like those frames etc. So plan the session around your style so you will love the images.
5. You have changed your lifestyle! What does that even mean. Well today is the age of being healthy and living a lifestyle versus dieting. More families are getting healthy together and staying active. They have changed the way the view food and fitness and chances are there has been a change to their appearance. You've lost some weight and you look and feel great. Why not update that family photo to show off your hard work and have images that show you at the happiest!
There are probably a dozen other reasons as to why you need an updated family photo. This year I want to partner with you to not only update your family photo but to update your walls. If you are saying yes to each of these or just one of them, then please contact me to set up a session to change your family photos. Families are the precious jewels we have been given, make sure you are preserving those you love most.
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