Why You Should Do an Extended Family Photoshoot

In this busy world and with everyone having different circumstances, life can get overwhelming that most of us focus on our own families and miss the chance of bonding with people outside it. Because of this, we long for the company of others we care about, especially our extended families. While a text, a call, or a gift delivered to their doorstep are always appreciated, nothing can beat showing up for and spending quality time with each other. And when we do, we cannot help but make the most of the precious time together by taking lots of photographs. However, these are usually selfies, and most of the time, the group is incomplete.

How often do you see your entire extended family and get photos of everyone in the frame? Having a professional photography session with your parents, siblings, spouses, and children is one of the best ways you can make memories last. 

At gm photographics, we assure you that every session will surprise you with a blast that even the little ones will get excited for the next one! Let us share several reasons why having your whole family at an extended family photoshoot session this year is worthwhile. You will thank yourself later!

• You will have a mini-reunion.

If every member values the family, they will surely make an effort to show love and let their presence be known. However, as mentioned, it is not easy to have the whole bunch in one place at a particular time. 

Everyone loves pictures. No one wants to miss their spot in the family portrait. That is why a family photoshoot is a good excuse for a get-together that is difficult to turn down! Allow a good photographer to capture incredible family photos as you enjoy a quality catch up and make memories together. Grandparents get to see and reconnect with their children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren while kids play with other little ones. If someone needs more persuasion, you can always pick their favourite hobby or place as the photoshoot theme or location!

• It is an all-in-one session.

Since the squad is complete, you can try out different combinations of family photographs. Aside from getting a picture of the whole extended family captured, every family gets the chance for a photo, too. More so, you can collect various images where different groups and their combinations share the frame! Siblings, couples, or cousins can pose together. With each person’s unique personality, you will see how precious every relationship dynamic caught in every photograph is. Plus, there is nothing more heartwarming than seeing the interactions between grandparents and the kiddos. Make sure not to miss those!

• The photographs make incredible gifts.

If you want to give a present that your family cannot buy from somewhere, the photographs can serve as a special, unique gift. With myriads of shots, you can collect them in an album. Or choose one or two to be framed or printed on a canvas. 

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  You will witness how your family has evolved.

Kids will mature and refuse to stay in your arms. Sadly, adults will discover more grey and white hairs. These beautiful external changes are lovely reminders of how your family and everyone in it has grown and evolved. So, do not miss a beat. Document every addition in your family and take advantage of every opportunity for a photo session. You will be rewarded with priceless portraits as keepsakes to look back on throughout your lifetime!

• Family portraits serve as heirlooms.

Do you sometimes revisit your old family portraits taken when you were little simply because you miss your old nana and granpa? Do you also feel a sense of gratitude for getting to keep them and want the same for your children, nieces, and nephews? Indeed, not only do family photos make thoughtful gifts, but these can also serve as family heirlooms, representing the family’s history and memories, and can be passed down to generations to come. 

• You will not get the time back.

Time is precious. Everyone gets older by the minute. In a blink of an eye, you will realise the kids are as tall as you are. Also, there will come a time when your parents will find it more difficult to invite the little ones to sit on their laps. So, do not take any second for granted. Allow the power of an image to remind your family of what is beyond value.

Celebrate your family tree by having a multigenerational photoshoot with gm photographics! Trained with taking stunning portraits of families, teenagers, children, and newborns, we guarantee a session full of ease and fun. Let your pet join, too! 

If you’re looking for a great extended family photographer, contact gm Photographics, we offer different services like event photography Sydney, headshot photography Sydney and baby photography Sydney – contact us now!