Why it's so hard to take "good" pictures of your own kids

There's a reason, well several reasons, why professional photographers tell you not to attempt taking certain types of photos of your own kids. 

The every day stuff is one thing.  But when you try to gather them in one place and have them look semi-normal and do what you ask them to do, that's entirely different.

My kids will never behave for me like they would for someone else.  And my guess is, yours won't either.

These photos should speak for themselves.

My kids:

Her kids:

Next time I'm hiring a professional.  :)

More details on the reason behind these Funbooth photos in a future post.

Photography Sessions

Although I am making some transitions in my business and spending more time on this blog as well as the photography classes I offer, I will still be offering very limited photography sessions throughout the year.

To see more information on types of session I offer and samples of images, you can click the links below.

FUNBOOTH SESSIONS

FAMILY SESSIONS

NEWBORN SESSIONS

I offer sports photography upon request.

I no longer do weddings.  

Please e-mail me if you have any questions or you want to book a session.  

ltross17@yahoo.com

FUNBOOTH SESSIONS

I get it.  Getting family pictures can be super stressful.  Finding the right clothes.  Getting everyone ready.  Finding a location.  Getting there on time.  Making sure the kids don't still have ketchup on their face.  Trying to act calm and happy while your kids are being terrors.  

I get it.  Trust me.  I do.  

But.  Family pictures are SO important.  So so important.  One of those things you'll always be glad you have and never regret that you did.

I also realize sometimes the stress is too much.  Too overwhelming.  And you have a kid that simply will NOT cooperate during family pictures.  So you just never get them done.  Even though you want to.

Which is why I came up with Funbooth sessions.

They're fun.  They're FAST.  They're easy.  And they work for kids with all different types of personalities.

The point is to be casual.  Crazy.  Fun.  Like a photobooth.  

Low stress.  No weather elements.  Sessions only take about 25 minutes.  And you end up with a bunch of photographs with your family, your kids, and their personalities.

FUNBOOTH SESSIONS are $200 and I do them in my in-home studio in Lehi.