Tipful Tuesday | THE IMPORTANCE OF FINDING A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR LIFE | Maternity Session with the Howards | Somerset, KY
The sweet Mr. & Mrs. Howard are expecting a baby this year and I am so honored to have been chosen to photograph their maternity moments together. They showed up dressed to impress and were such a fun couple to work with. I love getting to chat all things birth and motherhood/parenthood with my clients, especially those expecting their first child. The Howards were a blast to be around and as you can tell from their photos (below), they turned out so precious. After our session they mentioned wanting to keep me around for more photos and ya’ll…… my heart melted. That is the biggest compliment you can give to a photographer. <3 Let’s chat a little about about the importance of finding a photographer for LIFE!!!!!!
The Importance of Finding a Photographer for Life
There are many reasons why it is nice to have a permanent photographer that’ll cover and shoot all your family events and photos.
You need a photographer that you can entrust these moments too and be assured of quality. A lifetime photographer that will always be there, never disappoints, and is consistent such a blessing!!
Photographers that shoot your family through all the milestones become more than just another photographer, they become a friend; here are some reasons why you need to find your family a lifetime photographer.
No One is left Out
When you look back at family photos, there is usually someone left out. That person is usually mom. Mom is always the photographer. Because mama’s care so much about having photos of everyone else, they miss the importance of being in the photos.
It’s called a “family photograph” which mean all members of your family ought to be in the photo. I hear a lot of people say they can just utilize the self-timer of modern day cameras (I do this too with my kiddos). And it’s true. You can. Buuuuut, we all know that sometimes the self-timer ends up in frustrated everyones and blurry pics! (I’ve learned the hard way)
When you have a lifetime photographer, not only you, but all members of your family are guaranteed to be in all the photos taken.
There is Cohesion in your photos.
This may not seem like a big deal, but when you start hanging art in your home, it is!
Having a family photographer that has documented all the special moments for you makes for a truly beautiful collection of your life.
A visual soundtrack of your life, if you will.
There is nothing worse than looking up on the wall and seeing some bright and airy canvases and some dark and moody canvases, a few from some newbies that you wonder why you hung up (it’s ok we have all been newbies!), or some that don’t really represent your family. It happens friends. It’s happened to me so I speak from experience.
Your Kids Are More Likely to be comfortable and show Their Best Selves
Although this is not a guarantee. Having a lifetime photographer will get your kids to be comfortable and be themselves, which makes the shoot lively and adds more spark to the photos when they are printed. (Plus it’s truly a gift to watch your children grow up ❤️)
The more babies see your photographer, the more we blend into your surroundings. They aren’t shy or crying, then we are just part of your crowd. We just become a big happy family together!
This always results in better photos, more genuine expressions, and overall better experience for all.
Your Husband Is Compelled to Co-operate
I am going to share a big secret with you. HUSBAND’S HATE TAKING PHOTOS. I KNOW. YOU ARE SHOCKED. BUT HANG WITH ME FOR A SECOND. Chances are dad does not want to be there in the first place, he doesn’t know this person, he is impatient, the kids are moody, & he is ready to go. This may be why he looks funny and uninterested in the photos. (MY husband did the same thing lol)
However, if you know the photographer and they have been with you through every milestone, generally, the husband is a little less tense. We become friends even ❤️!
It is more like chatting up an old friend for a while. Truly.
Also, they can be themselves too. With someone they are comfortable with, they can express their visible disdain for the photos openly. It can then be a source of humor, rather than frustration.
Dad is laughing, the kids are comfortable, and everything is right in the Photography-land. ahhhhh. The sweet, sweet sound of a semi-happy dad at a photo shoot. Music to my ears.
You become part of their heart, and it shows in your photos.
I can tell you that throughout the years, I’ve seen mama’s through carrying the baby to the birth, to baby walking, to the baby in school, that there is something special about taking that journey with someone. The photos are more than your everyday snapshots or selfies, or even a quick mini session.
You become part of the fabric of my story as a photographer. I fall in love with you and your family. And it shows in the photos. When you love someone, you notice and fall in love with things about them that others may not. Freckles, the way their hair blows, their crooked mischevious smile, the way they rock and sing to their baby.
You can see it in my photos.
When you pick a photographer for life. You live in our hearts and you will have photos that show you in a way that nothing or no one else can replicate.
And that friends, is the good stuff.
Photographers really can become such an important part of your life and documenting your families most special of moments. Plus I can honestly say that some of my most tightest friendships have came from Photographing their families. God has a way to weaving together these beautiful moments, again I am always truly thankful.
If you are looking for a photographer that you can trust with all your most special moments and walk with your through all the sweet seasons of your mamahood, I am a literal phone call and cup of coffee away! I love you all.
xoxo - India
