When a family contacts me to talk about their documentary family photography session, the first thing we work on is deciding on the best location for their session. While in-home sessions are my absolute favorite choices for meaningful family photos, there a several valid reasons to want to take family photos somewhere besides at home.
In this family’s case, they wanted to document exploring Dad’s childhood town. He grew up on a beautiful little island and I loved hearing the stories of his childhood there. For their session, they wanted to capture a walk down memory lane with their 18-month-old daughter before the birth of their son. They walked around the beachside sidewalks sharing stories, got treats from the donut shop where Dad worked his first job as a teen, and dipped their toes in the water where many beach memories were made.
If you’re thinking about having a family photography session and want to get out of your house, scroll down for 3 tips for choosing a location for meaningful family photos!
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