I get you!  You're a parent, aunt, grandparent...and it's been awhile since your last family picture.  Perhaps, you approach the idea with family gently, saying, "you know, the last time we took a family picture was X."  OR, perhaps you're a blended family and this is you're opportunity to celebrate your love for one another.
That being said, all families are unique, and, we're all in this together.  
Trust me, after 25 years of experience with my own family, I totally know how to make family pictures FUN!  Yes, SUPER fun!  We'll explore, tease (who snores the loudest?), dance, have piggyback rides (if that's your thing), and the time will go by so fast.
OK, so how do we get there?  After our initial phone consultation, we'll agree on a date and time.  I'll have strong opinions on time (if sunrise doesn't get you going, let's shoot for sunset). Then you'll receive a brief questionnaire about family likes/dislikes and any medical conditions or disabilities that I should know about.  In my previous business I enjoyed working with children and adults of all abilities. I also have a blast as a volunteer with Adaptive Sports of Durango.  The questionnaire will have some fun questions for you to answer in addition to what style and posing you're looking for.  Speaking of posing, you'll receive a customized "posing menu" so you have an idea of what to expect during our session and a "What to Wear Guide".  I also offer video/email consultation to go over attire.  
Are you ready?  Let's go!  


 

Before!

This is where the magic happens!
Thanks to our questionnaire, wardrobe consultation, posing menu, you and you're family are ready for your family photo session.  We'll arrive at our predetermined location and have a few test shots so everyone warms up...the goal is to capture a few posed shots (which we'll do first) and then we'll capture those precious unscripted moments.  Those candid looks, laughs and giggles as I guide you to some of the poses you've viewed in your curated menu.  Serious moments too, because, well, family is family and there's a whole lot of unspoken love that I'll capture as you engage with one another.
You and your family is really my guide, and I'll take my cues from all of you.  We'll flow from one activity to another and maybe make-up some things as we go along!  One family had a dance party on the mountain to the Grateful Dead.  Maybe we'll meet up at the Botanical Park, or on the mountain (I live in Durango, where we are surrounded by mountains), or a park...btw, I love train tracks!    
We can have our photo shoot in your backyard, on skis, bikes, snowshoes...the adventure is yours for the taking.  What's most important is the happy smiles when we're done and the, "That was fun!" after the session.       
  

During!