Why you should hire a professional photographer

are you on the fence about hiring a professional photographer for your family photos?

There are so many Reasons why you should hire a photographer instead of taking them yourself or asking a friend to take them for you.

Sure, it’s an investment but, a professional photographer is going to set you up for success in ways that you might not even have considered.

A photogrpaher that has photographed familes for years will have a great understanding of how to run a session from start to finish. But how hard can it be to take a few good pictures, you ask? It may seem simple, but I promise you the right photographer can make all the difference.

Let’s dig a little deeper into the advantages of hiring someone who is experienced.

A professional photographer will know How to work with kids. They have the promts, skill and games to keep the session fun and enjoyable. They know how to evoke authentic laughter and smiles amd how to run a session.

Professional photographers know how to create beautiful emotion filled images

Professional photographers are going to know the great locations.

They will suggest the places to go and they will know the optium time of day to photograph there to ensure the best light.

They will know the details that make the locations special. They can let you know what each place has to offer. Things like walkability, time of day for best lighting and they can help you decide if it’s a good fit your family. They will also know if you can bring your pet or if it’s a good choice for an extended family session.

Experienced photographers will have suggestions for clothing and tips on what looks good and what to avoid.

They have the best gear and they know how to use it. Better gear will create sharper and higher quality images. The file sizes will be larger so that you can print enlarged photos and canvases.

They also have access to a professional lab so that you can print the best quality photos.

The prints will be printed on the highest quality paper and the colors will be as they should be.

Your photos will be in an online gallery where you can easily download and share with family and friends.

Established photographers will know how to create a memorable and positive experience

They will make sure that everyone has a good time. They will guide, prompt and create a welcoming and playful space so that everyone feels comfortable to just be themselves.

because at the end of the day, what good are pretty pictures if they make you think about the stressful time you had making them? No thanks!

Having fun, making a memory and creating pretty photos should all go hand in hand!

And don’t forget, by hiring a photographer you’re getting in front of the camera and that’s always a good thing! Yes, moms, I’m talking to you. :)


A professional photographer is going to make sure the session expereience is equally as important as the photos themselves.

“Kathleen is an incredible talent! Words can't describe how delighted we were at the results from our photo session. The pictures did such an amazing job of capturing our little family in a natural way, and the lighting / creativity / composition were jaw dropping. Not once did we feel overly "posey" or forced.

The session itself too was a blast! We have a rambunctious 1-year-old going through stranger-danger, so we were nervous heading into the session. Kathleen was not only completely understanding, but had so many ideas and tricks for making her feel comfortable so that she was giggling and laughing through the session. I'd recommend Kathleen to anyone!”

are you ready for a play filled session that creates loving and emotion filled images?

~if this is the sort of session that speaks to you then let’s get together and make it happen!