Three Times You Should Have Your Family Photos Taken | RI Family Photographer
As a RI family photographer, I’m often asked when the best time to have one’s family photos taken is. I’ve written before about how the best time to get photos taken is now, and that still is true.
That said, there are three times when having your family’s photos taken really makes sense and is super important. Read below to find out more about what those three times are.
You’ve never had family photos taken before.
This is a no-brainer. If you’ve never had family photos done, then it obviously makes sense to have them done ASAP. Seeing your family photos on the wall gives all members of the family, especially kids, a sense of happiness, love, and belonging. These photos will be enjoyed for many years to come by not only your own immediate family but by future generations. I still look at family photos taken during my childhood, and I love them and am so glad they are around to look at.
It’s been more than two years since your last family photos.
Kids grow and change at an incredible rate. It’s possible that my older nephew grows while I’m standing there watching him at this point! Those family photos you had taken three years ago when your oldest was in fourth grade and your youngest was in Pre-K are great photos. They also aren’t necessarily representative of what your family is like right NOW. We update practically everything in our lives: our phones, our cars, our clothes, our furniture and decor. Why not update your family photos to best reflect the NOW of your family?
Your family has gone through a major transitional event.
This event could be any number of things. Perhaps you’ve welcomed a new child by birth or adoption. Maybe you’ve gotten divorced and are now a single parent, or you’ve gotten married and have a blended family. Maybe a grandparent or grandparents have moved in with your family and are now part of your family’s everyday. Whatever the case, it’s likely that your current family photos don’t reflect this transition, so it’s a great time to have new photos done!
