One of the reasons I love what I do so much is that I get to capture the love between family members.  These moments typically happen after the "posed" shot, the in-between moments where my clients relax and go back to what they naturally do, love one another.  I captured and edited a photo that was extremely successful on Facebook.  There were comments like, "love, love love" "priceless" "a treasured photo" "that's a keeper!"  

We live in a time where everyone has a camera and everyone calls themselves a "photographer."  Let me tell you though, yes...everyone can take a picture, but not everyone can capture a "mood."  Everyone can take a photograph, but not everyone can edit one.  Trust me, I do this for a living and there is still SO MUCH I DO NOT KNOW.  I am constantly learning and trying new techniques.  Being a photographer is not just about taking a photograph.  It is knowing the ins and out of the camera. It is understanding lighting, shading, highlighting, using brushes such as the Dehaze option. It is setting the "stage" and "mood" of the photograph and it is also being able to edit and add effects, creating the mood of the photo.

I know we hesitate to spend the money on professional photoshoots but it really is worth it.  This is the season for beautiful family photographs.  These photos truly are "priceless" and I encourage you to schedule your session for your family.  There are so many price options so everyone can enjoy this moment. We take photos of our kids and family almost daily, but wouldn't it be nice to invest in professional photographs at least once a year.  Honestly, it is the cost of one date night but the difference is, these photographs last a lifetime.

Blessings, 

Emily