The Beauty of Extended Family Photos with Cousins

These types of family photos are an important

part of the visual record of your family's history.

When we think of “Family photos” I bet it’s safe to say that we think of our immediate family. But who else in your children’s lives are also important to them too? Who are they gonna remember spending time with? Who are the other people that make them laugh? Who spent birthdays, holidays, or after school days with them?

My parents grew up around their cousins just like the way my kids are growing up around theirs. My parents tell stories of hanging out with their cousins and have great memories of those times from their childhood. Those years and those people are special to them.

---

Honoring Connection. 

Small group photos, like a group of grand kids, can really show the special connection between family members. These images can reflect the unique relationships, personalities, and dynamics among each person, bringing out their genuine connections.

Celebrate the relationships your children have with their family. 

Professional family photos of children with their grandparents or a group of cousins capture a moment in time that can be cherished for years to come. They memorialize the interactions, and relationships among family members, allowing you to relive those moments whenever you look at your pictures.

Let’s teach our children to honor and appreciate our family’s history. 

These types of family photos are an important part of the visual record of your family's history. These images help preserve the generational heritage, allowing younger family members to see and appreciate their family history and connections. They create a link between past, present, and future generations.As families grow and change, it's a beautiful reminder of the time spent together. These photos allow you to look back and see how the family has evolved over the years, making them a precious gift to your children when they are grown.

---

Why take family photos of cousins in the studio?

There’s also something to be said for studio portraits of these family groupings. I love candid moments, but studio family portraits offer a different way to see things. They provide a more intentional portrait aimed at capturing everyone at their best. 

Professional family photos hold emotional value that goes beyond their physical appearance. They lead to a direct line of genuine emotions, like laughter, and love, reminding everyone of the very real connections and feelings that make you a family.

Getting professional family photos of extended family in small groups, such as a group of grandkids, is a meaningful way to capture and celebrate the essence of your family. These photos serve as timeless keepsakes that embody the relationships, memories, and connections that make your family special.

Professional family photos celebrate the relationships within the family. Whether it's the joyous interactions among siblings, the warmth between grandparents and grandchildren, or the camaraderie among cousins, these images capture the essence of these relationships.

If you have a question or have an idea for your family portraits with your kids cousins, I’d love to hear it. Send me an email.