Storytelling & Having Fun With Big Families

Course Info

I want to be completely truthful - at first, I was TERRIFIED of working with big families. I thought it was beyond intimidating. So much that I would have mini anxiety attacks and try to talk myself into canceling their sessions altogether, or even further NOT booking big families anymore. Then I thought long and hard about it and the self-doubt that consumed me as an artist. I thought about my extended family(mom, siblings grandparents, uncles/aunts, cousins) and how I love time with them, more than anything in the world. Large families deserve to have their life and love captured too, they too enjoy time with their family! I practiced and practiced until I got very comfortable taking on large groups and now I absolutely LOVE it! 

I want to help you do that so here is my perspective on big families: 

• Big families are filled with lots of personalities - which brings something different and so meaningful to each photograph.

• Big families usually have such unique stories and learning how to be comfortable enough to capture those stories is so impactful. 

• Big families (sometimes) tend to have a different dynamic than families of 1 or 2 kids - it is usually pure chaos but jumping in & matching their energy will make your session much more enjoyable. Don’t be scared to get in there and be goofy! 

Try to remember that every family who books you (no matter the size) trusts YOU to capture their love the way you see it - run with this and don’t be too intimidated to try new things. Let your creative ideas flow and implement them in your session! At a session with lots of family members, there is so much variety you can try out!

• My goal is to show you how to feel comfortable capturing big families. 
• My goal is to teach you to have fun at your sessions & knock down any self-doubt in the process!
• My goal is to help you become confident in your work and in your posing.