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Thursday, September 18, 2008

Family Reunions

I've had a lot families come to me to shoot their family reunions; it's an unexpected area of interest to a lot of people. As I've thought about it, I've realized that it's a terrific time to get some nice photos: people are much more relaxed than at that other big photo event, a wedding. Styles differ widely, from formal to picnics. Still, people consistently enjoy their reunions, and it shows in the images.

We've found an approach that works pretty well for a lot of folks: some formal portraits, along with some event photos. That way, people still get that terrific shot of their immediate family and also the extended family, but they also get souvenirs of the event.

Additionally, because the photos are on the web, everyone can get what they want with a minimum of fuss; there's no need for one person to have to distribute multiple photos to multiple people.

Also, families enjoy using a photographer, because folks can then just enjoy one another. No one has to be concerned with making sure everything is recorded.

The families that I've done came as clients, and left as friends. I'm pleased to know that these photos are already considered family heirlooms.






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