I stopped doing heavy posed newborn photography years ago after a session revealed a baby’s shoulder was out of socket. That moment reshaped everything I believe about newborn safety and…
jen mckenDecember 10, 2025
Let’s be real, planning a family photo session sounds about as relaxing as herding caffeinated raccoons in matching outfits. You’re stressed about coordinating clothes, bribing the kids, dragging along your husband, and debating whether your dry shampoo can survive one more day. And don’t even start with the “I’ll do it when I lose 10 pounds” talk. I see you. I am you. And I’m here to lovingly say: girl, stop it.
Your kids don’t care if you’re rocking a muffin top, they just care that you’re in the dang photo. One day they’ll look back and see you, smiling, laughing, loving them with your whole messy, beautiful heart. Not the Pinterest version of you. The real you. So let the toddler meltdown, let the wind do weird things to your hair, and let’s capture your perfectly imperfect family exactly as you are, because that’s the good stuff. Spanx optional. And hey, there’s ALWAYS wine afterwards right!
Book the session. Wear the stretchy pants. Because the perfect time? There is no such thing.
