5 REASONS WHY A LIFESTYLE FAMILY PHOTO SESSION IS A GREAT IDEA!

Documentary-style family photography: a once in a lifetime experience

Tell me, when was the last time all of your family was together in the same photograph? If you’ve been thinking about it for more than 1 minute, it’s about time you get one done!

And I’m talking about a lifestyle family photo session, either at home or at that other special sentimental place close to the family’s heart. What is lifestyle photography? It’s somewhere between traditional portraiture and documentary-style photography. We are far from the carefully posed, stiff and clinical photoshoot where the children drag their feet on the way to the photographer’s studio. It’s the other way around, the photographer comes to you or that special location. A lifestyle shoot is all about capturing photographs that are as natural and unobstructive as possible, that showcases personalities and that celebrates relationships. I want to show real family life in all its glory – the beautiful, the chaotic and the wonderful. If you’re unsure about whether to book a session, keep on reading and I guarantee you’ll find your reasons why!

1) Family portraits are personal and precious.

As the photographer knocks on the door, you realise the house is not ‘photoshoot-ready’ at all and the kids’ rooms are a mess and, of course, you freak out. However, let me reassure you, a lifestyle photoshoot is all about offering a testimony of a ‘real’ life, raw and natural, that sheds light on moments of interaction and complicity. When I photograph families at home, I play around with the elements of the family’s daily life and document moments that are genuine and intimate, that celebrate who you all are, as well as the different relationships everyone as and the interactions that come out of them.

2) Family portraits celebrate a unique story.

You have built a beautiful relationship with each member of your family, and with the right photographs, you can relive the memories you have shared with one another, time and time again. These photographs stop time, making these moments immortal. When you see that photo of you and your family sharing that special moment in that field on a summer evening in 2020, you will take a step back and realise how beautiful your life is. It is a wonderful and unique adventure that unfolds day by day and should 100% be celebrated!

3) Family photographs become a part of our heritage.

Family photographs are a display of love that is treasured forever. It’s a wonderful legacy and, to me, the most precious one that can be passed down to future generations. They act as a proof of life, and love, and, as the memories fade, they get more and more valuable with time, to the point of being priceless. When you think about it, family photos are the only things that truly connect us to those who came before us, they connected us to our own story. And you’re no exception; your family story deserves to be documented and preserved for future generations to love and appreciate. Family portraits will make your memories alive and immortal.

4) Family portraits help children have a sense of belonging.

Children need to know that they’re important, that they matter. When they feel loved by the most important individuals in their life, their sense of security and confidence skyrockets. If children feel respected and safe within their family unit, it will be easier for them to turn to others and weave relationships built on trust outside their family circle. Family albums, but also photos hanging on the walls, framed and placed on shelves enables the child to feel loved and to position and anchor himself or herself in a group (a family). More than ever, even in an era ruled by the numeric and digital, the simple action of selecting a few photos to print them values memories and the people that they represent. It’s not for nothing that family pictures are used by many psychologists to overcome the lack of confidence – phototherapy does wonders for mental health.

5) A family photo session is a powerful communication tool.

Our photos go beyond the simple recording of an instant. They exude emotions, information, a state of mind; they speak of us, of who we are and what/who we love. Sharing photos that mean something to us is the same as sharing a part of us. Photos are such a substantial communication tool that we use on a daily basis, whether we send photos of our holidays to our family, share a Facebook memory, post on Instagram, etc. Revisiting all these visuals can only bring happiness too, which is good for the mind!

Would you like to chat about a family photo shoot? Or do you think somebody in your family would love this as a gift?

Click on the ‘Contact me’ button below to book!

Much love,

Constance x

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MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER CONSTANCE

Hey there! I’m Constance, a smiley and fun franco-irish photographer who looks on the bright side of almost every situation. That’s just how I roll. I’m happy, laid-back and goofy, and my superpower is to make feel people at ease!

I come from a background of fashion photography and worked as a photographer and model agent in Paris and Dublin. After spending a few years traveling, I moved to London in 2016 and I decided to set-up my full-time photography business in the UK, with the goal to specialise in weddings and occasions, lifestyle portraiture, families and children, and branding photography!

I have an authentic, candid, and relaxed style and I love to photograph outdoors – taking advantage of the natural light and changing seasons, and using some of the stunning locations we have on our doorstep – and indoors for a more personal and lifestyle feel to the photos.

I’m based in between Buckinghamshire and Somerset and I’m always happy to travel wherever the job takes me – I was even flown to Malaysia to shoot a wedding! I have spent a lot of time scouting beautiful spots and would love to take you there, but I can also take photos in your home which is wonderful if you have a newborn baby or would rather stick to a personable setting. A reasonable travel fee will be assessed for jobs 50 miles away from home.

With over 100 five-star reviews on Google, I come highly recommended! In fact, 80% of my clients come my way from word-of-mouth, and I regularly get booked by recurring clients. I guess I am doing something right!

If you like what you see, get in touch and tell me your story – or even better, let me capture it!

What clients said:

Constance walked into our lives like a photographic angel and captured the magic of our wedding day in a way we never could have imagined! We felt very relaxed in her presence, which takes a lot of skill and experience, which it is clear that Constance has an abundance of both! She really is amazing and created beautiful memories of a day we will never forget because of her ability to tell a story through her photographs!
Constance was excellent and professional from start to finish. She was helpful before the photoshoot, amazing during the photoshoot and edited them so quickly to get them back to us!!! She has a lot of patience and made us all feel at ease. We are absolutely thrilled with our photos and I cannot thanks Constance enough! Highly recommend!!!
Constance is exceptional - really great communicator, lovely energy and takes incredible photos. She captures the moment so beautifully and makes you feel so warm. Constance photographed our wedding and we liked her so much we flew her to Ibiza to do shots for our business. Can’t recommend this lovely lady enough!
Constance is our family photographer of choice and there is no one else I would trust! She makes us all feel completely at ease in front of the camera and manages to capture the most gorgeous, natural shots even when we’re not feeling at our best or most confident. She was the best hype woman when I was feeling heavy and not very glam in late pregnancy, cheered me right up and made me feel like an absolute goddess! She’s wonderful with my baby boy and I’m obsessed with our newborn shots. Can’t wait to see her again when he turns one for some updated pictures! Thank you Constance, for putting so much love and effort into what you do.