Let’s be honest. It’s possible that the last time your family had professional photos taken, your youngest was in diapers. Or maybe it was before the youngest existed. You tell yourself every year: this is the year we do it. And then… it’s December again.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Here are five reasons families keep putting it off – and why not a single one of them should actually stop you.
1. “We’ll wait until everyone looks good.”
Breaking news: that day is not coming. Hair grows weird, someone always has a cold, and at least one kid is going through a phase. Here’s the secret, though: none of that matters. The photo that makes you cry in twenty years isn’t the one where everyone’s hair was perfect. It’s the one where your kid is laughing so hard his eyes disappear. Book the session. Show up as you are. That’s the whole point.
2. “Getting everyone coordinated is a nightmare.”
You managed to get four humans dressed, fed, and out the door this morning. You can absolutely get them to a 45-minute photo session (or less if it’s a mini session!). And honestly? A little chaos during a shoot isn’t a problem to fix – it’s the texture that makes the photos feel real. The best moments almost always happen when someone stops trying.
3. “Kids won’t cooperate.”
Kids never cooperate. And yet! Somehow, gorgeous photos of kids exist everywhere. A good photographer isn’t waiting for your child to stand still and smile on command. We’re watching for the moment they forget the camera exists entirely – hunting for beach treasure, hanging off your arm, whispering something ridiculous in your ear. That’s the shot.
4. “It’s too expensive.”
This one deserves a gentle reframe. You spend more on a night out than you would on a session that produces images you’ll print, frame, and keep for the rest of your life. Family photos aren’t a luxury – they’re the thing you’ll reach for when the kids are grown and you can’t quite remember how small they were. There are also options at every price point. (Hi, that’s me — let’s talk.)
5. “We’ll do it when things settle down.”
Oh, friend. Things do not settle down. Life is beautifully, relentlessly full. The busy season is the season. Your family right now – messy, loud, tired, and wonderful – is worth documenting. Not the future, hypothetically-less-hectic version of your family. This one. So, let’s do this.
So here’s your sign. Book the session. Wear the outfits. Show up. I’ll take care of the rest.
Ready to make it happen? Get in touch — let’s find a date that works for your family.
Eran Sudds is a Tsawwassen photographer who specializes in fun & natural sessions for you and your entire family. She is available for maternity, newborn, family portraits and headshots at locations in South Delta, or anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Contact her to book your session!
