Carly Anderson Photography | SLC, Utah Family Photographer

Let’s be real. You’ve been feeling like you NEED to update family photos, but the idea of it seems daunting. I’m here to talk about the very valid reasons that may be holding you back & how to combat them.

The #1 worry I run into is that the parents are worried about their children’s behavior.

My sessions are kid (& dad!!) approved. They are built to let kids be kids. There is absolutely no stiff, awkward posing. We focus on family connection. We play, have fun, & enjoy each other’s company while getting gorgeous family photos in the beautiful Utah landscape. I have NEVER had a session go wrong to the extent that I wasn’t able to deliver beautiful, heartfelt images. If this were to ever happen & I was unable to deliver a gallery consistent with my portfolio I would be happy to offer a reshoot! Take a break from parenting & enjoy your babies.

Another worry I hear is that your partner is just not on board.

This was my family’s “reason” for a very long time, but now my husband GETS IT. We were able to get to this point by looking back at photos of us & our babies (usually horrible quality). We talked about how precious & fleeting those memories were. Once the moment is gone, the photo is all you have. Emphasize the experience: this is NOT the family photo sessions we grew up with where we had to force fake smiles and everyone was yelling. The only expectation of you & your partner is to spend time your kids like you do every evening.

Another common worry is expenses!

This one is so tricky! I would never suggest someone put themselves in a tough place to get their photos done. But if you have the option to budget or do one of my payment plans I would really encourage you to make it happen. What it comes down to for me is what if… Our loved ones won’t always be around & it is so important to have meaningful images to remember them by.

Lastly, I want to talk about not loving how you look.

I often hear “I just want to lose 10 pounds first”… & it breaks my heart. I’ve been there. I get it. I cried before both of my kid’s newborn sessions because I still looked 7 months pregnant. But now, I just look back at those images with love. Our kids DO NO SEE OUR FLAWS THE WAY WE DO. They see their mama... The lips that kiss them goodnight, the hand they hold to cross the street, & the arms that comfort them when they’re dealing with big feelings. That’s what my camera sees too & that’s what they’ll want to remember someday. If you wait until you love everything you love about the way you look, you could be missing out on capturing the beauty of you life now.

It’s easy to worry about everything that could go wrong… but put yourself in good hands & start envisioning everything that could go right!!!

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Carly is a Salt Lake City family photographer that specializes in maternity, family, and motherhood photography. She focuses on capturing real, meaningful moments for your family to cherish forever.