Every year, when fall rolls around, families search for their perfect family photographer. Everyone gets excited about holiday cards and the promise of updating the walls of their home with new family photos. As a Denver family photographer and a mom of two, I understand the love of family photos and the excitement of updating them often. However, finding the right photographer to capture your precious family in a sea of choices can be quite the task! You want to ensure they’re experienced with working with kids of all ages, understand how to take a good picture, and can do their best to make your experience enjoyable, right? Throughout this post, I’ll share my top reasons for booking an experienced Denver family photographer for your upcoming family photos.

Easy Booking Process

One of the main differences between an experienced Denver family photographer and a newer photographer is the processes they have set up in their business. Often, professional photographers like myself have had years in the industry to work out the hiccups in our businesses. While working with clients over the years, I’ve made adjustments to make things easier for my families, and for myself. I’ve honed in on what I am best suited to offer clients and have those options marked throughout my website. My pricing is available online, so potential clients don’t have to guess or reach out before deciding whether I am a good fit financially.

Next, I offer clients the ability to schedule their sessions online directly from my website, saving the need for back-and-forth emailing. My scheduling page shows my up-to-date calendar, so availability is always current. This gives potential clients a more streamlined scheduling experience! After a session is booked, I have guides for location and session prep to help make getting your family ready a breeze.

Experienced Denver Family Photographers Know the Best Locations

Over the years in here in the Denver area, I’ve done location scouting and found the best spots for family photos in Colorado. It’s important to me that I keep my location list exciting and stacked with beautiful places for your family to enjoy! Finding the perfect locations makes for fun adventures with your family and kiddos while bringing a stunning backdrop for photos. Locations that welcome all family members, including the furry ones, are also important to me. These photos are meant to capture your beautiful and unique family as you are, that includes your pets too!

Don’t Get Stressed

Another huge perk to booking a seasoned photographer? We don’t get stressed as easily. Being in the photography world for years and raising twin boys, it takes a lot to stress me out. When you’re booking your family photos with me, don’t worry about your kiddos being excited or being on their best behavior. I have lots of tips on this subject- but my number one tip is to let the kids be kids. I’ve worked with hundreds of families, and I love it when your children feel comfortable around me. Showing their real personalities! Often, that’s when we get the best moments in photos.

An Experienced Denver Family Photographer Has a Better Understanding of Technical Skills

No matter how often we check the weather, Mother Nature can fool us. As photographers, its essential to know how to work with different lighting and weather conditions. This ensures quality results each time. While a cloudy day will ultimately look different than a sunny day, knowing how to work in those different scenarios to optimize them and choose the right time of day is key. Newer photographers may not have had as much experience working in various situations. Such as tricky lighting, or dealing with weather mishaps. Don’t be afraid to ask a potential photographer if they have experience in these situations!

They Know How to Capture Important Moments

Lastly and most importantly, a seasoned Denver family photographer will know how to capture the important moments. Throughout my time as a photographer, I’ve learned that the essential and most meaningful moments are often found in the in-between. I focus on a lifestyle approach with photography that focuses on play rather than posing. Sometimes, the real magic and authentic moments happen after the posed photo, and sometimes, photographers don’t get those pictures. However, photographers who specialize in a lifestyle approach or are more experienced working with littles will be looking for those special in between moments!

Are you looking for more tips for family photos? Check out A Guide to Embracing a Child-Centric and Discipline-Free Session by Colorado Family Photographer blog!

Ready to book your upcoming family photos? Check out my calendar here!