The Importance of Hiring a Professional Photographer for Your Family Session
As a Wisconsin family photographer, I’ve had the pleasure of having many families in front of my camera over the years.
It is amazing to see each family’s unique dynamic unfold in front of the camera. No two families have ever been the same. They laugh and joke differently. They snuggle and love in their own ways. That’s the beautiful thing about professional family photos. It’s so much more than a quick snapshot. It’s a thoughtfully created journal of this part of your story.
Over the years your life has a family has changed and evolved. From sleepless nights and lots of firsts with your new baby. To lots of laughter with your silly toddler. And watching personalities grow in your big kids and teens. A professional photographer knows how to tell where you are in your story without words.
Don’t get me wrong, take all the family selfies! Always ask a friend or family member to snap a cell phone shot when you’re together. There is absolutely a place for those photos!
But there is something special about seeing your family love from an outside perspective; especially someone who can turn that into beautiful art!
“Every session that we have had with Kelly has been memorable not only due to the photos that she brings to life but by the experience that we have with her. As a mom trying to hassle the husband and children together for family photos, the scene is always chaos but Kelly truly brings a sense of calm and understanding. She cultivates the session to meet us where we are at; and with young children, the emotions are ever changing. We will always recommend her, my favorite sessions and photos have been with her.” - Wasana M
And let’s be honest, if you are taking family photos on your own, it’s usually one person; and that one person is rarely on the photos. So many times this is moms. We are so great about taking photos of the first day of school, a snapshot of the family at the zoo, or while they’re snuggled up watching a movie. But where are you? Of course you were there, loving and laughing with them but there’s no trace of you in most of the photos.
There is something so special about a mother’s love. You and your kids deserve beautiful photos that persevere those memories! From the time their head fits on your hand to when they are taller than you; that love deserves documented and preserved!
Almost all of my clients tell me they chose me as their photographer because they loved how natural my photos look.
While we’ll usually get one with everyone looking at the camera, the heart and soul of what I do is capturing the love, joy, and connection of your family. I know how to gently pose you so everyone looks their best, but then get everyone forgetting about my camera and focusing on each other. The result? Honest photos that FEEL like this season of your life!
But don’t just take my word for it. Hear what clients have said…
What clients have said about their experience of a Family Photo Session with Kelly Jacobi Photography:
“Kelly is amazing! She put our family at ease so we had very natural pictures that captured us perfectly! The photos are beautiful!!”
“Kelly is incredible! We had so much fun doing family photos! It felt more than a family hang-out than a photo session. We laughed and joked, and Kelly joined right in! The awesome thing was: she captured all of that in the photos. I’ve never had pictures of our family that better show our love for each other, our goofiness, and our individual personalities! Kelly also made everything so easy! She communicated often, responded quickly, walking us through the steps, and even had guides and handouts to make decision-making and planning easy.”
“Kelly was AWESOME to work with! She really had a vision + executed that with great communication + professionalism. Our kiddos were a little wild + not in the mood for pics, yet our pictures turned out perfectly. Kelly knew exactly how to pose us, yet make it look + feel so natural. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Kelly Jacobi Photography + will definitely recommend to our family + friends!”
“Kelly took the first pictures of our family when we had our 4th baby. I am so happy we have these pictures! I always loved those days...learning about them and studying every inch of them. Even now a year later, I get all the feels when I look back at those newborn pictures of our last baby. A year later we hired Kelly for an outdoor family shoot. We have 4 young children and Kelly nailed it with both the experience and the end product. She makes taking pictures fun and stress free, which is not an easy task! And in the end, I get pictures that show my kids’ true personalities and real smiles. I highly recommend Kelly for any type of pictures you are looking for!”
Ready for your own amazing family photo session??