Family Photographs


Do you want your family captured in a way that truly reflects who you are? Are you sick of seeing perfectly posed family photos when you know that is just not YOU?!


Lifestyle family photo sessions are not about getting that perfect photo where everyone is looking and smiling at the camera. They are about documenting the genuine moments, and connections, between the members of your family. Lifestyle family photos are all about storytelling. Instead of the stiff poses, lifestyle photo sessions embrace a more candid approach and is less about perfection and more about authenticity.


Here are 5 ways to get perfect lifestyle family photos that you will cherish over time and use as art in your home.


  1. Choose a photographer who specializes in a lifestyle or storytelling approach. There are thousands of photographers and everyone has a different style and way of doing things. Here at Ash + Lo Photography, I use storytelling to capture the families I work with. My approach is natural, authentic and candid focusing on the connection between family members rather than the perfectly posed images.
  2. Choose a location that is special to your family and that represents who you are as a family. Is there somewhere you love to visit together such as a beach, hiking trail or field? Do you love your home and want to be captured living your everyday lives? The location is an important part of the lifestyle process. Being in a location where your kiddos can run, dance, and explore their surroundings is going to make for beautiful lifestyle photos.
  3. Choose clothing that compliments each other but is not "matchy matchy". Often times when people think of family photos they think of everyone looking the same. Lifestyle photography embraces the uniqueness of each family members. Choose colors that blend together and let your kiddos choose different textures and tones.
  4. Keep moving throughout your entire session. Movement creates the best type of lifestyle images and often the best images are the ones that are snapped "in between" different prompts.
  5. LOVE on each other! The more touching, kissing, hand holding, snuggling, eye contact, nose kisses, etc. between family members, the better! The connection and bond between family members is a huge part of the lifestyle session and will turn your images into magical moments in time.