If your bunch is always on the go, catching bugs, climbing rocks, exploring new parks or just busy with a jam-packed schedule, scheduling traditional posed family photos is probably the last thing on your mind. The conventional, stuffy posed photography might not be the best way to capture your crew’s true spirit. Enter outdoor lifestyle photography. My approach to lifestyle photography isn’t about perfection; it’s about capturing genuine moments and connections. Through these photos, we can highlight the unique bonds that make your family yours. This blog shares why outdoor lifestyle photography is a perfect fit for active families like yours. Let’s dive in!
It Celebrates Movement and Play
Busy kids, especially toddlers, don’t love sitting still all the time, and honestly, I can’t blame them! Outdoor sessions give them space to be kids. They’re able to explore, climb, run, and be themselves. Whether we’re playing tag, playing peek-a-boo, dancing to their favorite song, or going on an adventure, these fun activities always yield the most candid and joy-filled pictures! Bringing the photos to life and making them authentic to your beautiful life.
It Feels Like an Adventure, Not a Chore
I’m not going to sugar coat this: bringing a toddler into a studio doesn’t always end in smiles. Sometimes kids do well in a studio environment because they can be in a quiet, air-conditioned location for pictures. It can be calming for some quieter kiddos. In comparison, more active children tend to thrive in outdoor sessions. A park or nature trail? Now, that’s an adventure! Being outside allows for a relaxed, low-pressure experience that feels more like quality time than a photoshoot.
Outdoor Lifestyle Photography Captures Your Family in Their Element
Perhaps your family loves weekend hikes, maybe they’re little explorers, or possibly your family feels happiest outside together. Outdoor lifestyle photography captures you and your family in your element. We’re able to capture the playing in the dirt, belly laughs, and everything in between. These sessions are intended to capture your authentic selves and have fun together! It tells the story of who you are today, in the season you’re in, and not a polished or stiff version of it.
Colorado Backdrops Are Timeless and Stunning!
Colorado has some of the most scenic and diverse locations, making it an incredible backdrop for photos. Whether you’re looking for mountains, fields, forests, or vast open skies – Colorado’s got it all. So long as you and your family show up to create incredible memories, Colorado will do the same with its stunning views. Outdoor photos are a great way to celebrate where you come from and appreciate the natural beauty around you.
Outdoor Lifestyle Photography Prioritizes Connection Over Perfection
In lifestyle sessions, we let go of typical ‘say cheese’ moments but instead, lean into the in-between ones. The leg hugs, the silly faces, the way your kids cackle when you chase them or tickle their bellies. My goal as a Denver family photographer specializing in a lifestyle approach is to capture feelings, not just a particular look. These photos become lasting memories that will become a part of your family’s legacy for years to come.
If you’ve been hesitant to book family photos because they don’t feel like you, perhaps an outdoor lifestyle photography session is a good fit! Whether it’s in your backyard, a trail, or somewhere new, I’d love to help tell your story and capture your family’s unique love and connection.
Ready to meet your dream lifestyle photographer? Reach out today!
