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The mental load of choosing a family photo session style, booking a photographer, and actually making it happen can feel daunting when your plate is already full. Today I’m sharing an article I wrote for HER+ Health Collective that breaks down the 6 most popular family photo session styles to help you get started. Let’s find the style that fits your family’s vibe so you can check this off your list and move on to the rest of your to-dos!

September 23, 2026
Raleigh candid mini-session capturing pumpkin carving as a family to preserve these moments. A mom hugs her toddler twins by the pumpkin carving table.

What’s the difference between lifestyle family photos and documentary family photos? I’m sharing a number of differences between them + photo examples so you can choose what’s best to capture the essence of your family in this season!

September 18, 2024
A graphic with one photo on the top showing a lifestyle family photo in a park and one photo on the bottom showing the same family in a candid documentary photo taken at home

Each summer, Dorothea Dix Park is home to a beautiful sunflower field that is the perfect backdrop for family photos! There are rows of flowers to explore, the perfect amount of space for a family to have fun while taking photos, and even a cool swingset and hammocks to enjoy afterward.

July 5, 2022