09/29/2026
Where to even begin.
This time of year I see it everywhere.
‘Looking for a photographer who doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.’
‘Looking for an affordable photographer’
‘Looking for a reasonably priced photographer.’
And I get it, I really do. Life is expensive. Family photos are often considered a ‘luxury’ item, or a ‘want’ vs. a ‘need’.
But this is why the investment, and the photographer, matter. One day, 5, 10, 20 years from now, I’ll look back on these photos and remember exactly how this season of life felt. Photos are the only tangible way to preserve my sweet, sassy, silly 7 year old as she is, right now.
But I’m not only documenting her childhood. I’m also documenting my motherhood. Because one day, 5, 10, 20, (hopefully 50) years from now she’ll be going through family photos, looking for me, looking for us. Looking for any way she can to hold on to our memory. I know, because all I have left of my mom are photos, and she’s not in nearly enough of them.
So these documented memories? They’re truly priceless, and their value appreciates each and every year.
So schedule the photos. Choosing outfits doesn’t need to be complicated- show up looking like you. Your kids will probably have a meltdown or not cooperate in some way (not pictured, my daughter absolutely losing her sh*t moments before our session because she didn’t want to wear her converse). None of it matters. Do something fun as a family, make your session a memory, capture the season of life you’re in, and the photos will speak for themselves.
This is an insanely small sample from a huge, incredible gallery of photos, and I cannot promise I won’t be oversharing as I continue to look through them. Thank you Cincinnati Newborn + Family Photographer for traveling 2 hours to our home and capturing our chaos. I’m in love with every single photo and will cherish them forever.