09/30/2026
Want to know the quickest way to make your family photos stressful? 😅
Trying to make your kids behave.
I know it’s tempting to show up to your family photography session with a whole list of things your kids need to do:
“Smile.”
“Look at the camera.”
“Sit still.”
“Don’t touch that.”
“Be good!”
But you really don’t have to. 🤍
In fact, the more pressure everyone feels to behave perfectly, the harder it can be for those genuine, beautiful moments to happen.
So before your family photography session here in Oak Ridge, Knoxville, or anywhere around East Tennessee, my biggest advice is simple:
✨ Feed the kids. A full belly is a happier kid.
✨ Leave plenty of time so you aren’t rushing.
✨ Don’t pack your entire day with activities beforehand.
✨ Bring snacks if you need them.
✨ And most importantly — let your kids be kids.
They can run.
They can climb.
They can cuddle.
They can be silly.
They can hide behind you.
They can get distracted.
They can change their minds 47 times. 😂
I’m not looking for perfect behavior.
I’m looking for your family as you actually are.
The chaos.
The connection.
The cuddles.
The giggles.
The weird little personalities.
The tiny moments you might not even notice happening.
That’s what makes your photographs yours. 🤍
You don’t have to spend your entire session saying “smile!” or “look at the camera!”
That’s my job.
Your job?
Just show up, love on your people, and let them be themselves.
Whether we’re running around Oak Ridge, exploring Knoxville, playing at a local park, or cozying up for an in-home session, I’ll take care of the rest. 📸
And if your kids aren’t perfectly behaved?
Good.
Mine aren’t either. 😉
