What is family documentary photography?

When I explain this to people, I tell them it's a form of photojournalism. It goes beyond regular snapshots and becomes a documentation of real life and everyday moments. It’s real life, everyday moments being documented through photographs. No directing, no posing because those moments wouldn't be genuine and would lose their authenticity. Also, there are no artistic edits either because the final photographs need to be a true representation of your family's unique story. These captured photographs, untouched and unaltered, present the significant and special moments that hold profound meaning for your family. They serve as a timeless and treasured reminder of your family's beautiful journey and the countless cherished memories that have been created along the way. Family documentary photography is about freezing these pure moments of love, laughter, and togetherness, allowing them to take center stage and tell your family's story authentically and honestly.

Your life is worth capturing because it has been filled with extraordinary moments of love, growth, and adventure. The joyful smiles and tears shed during precious milestones, or the simple everyday moments, are all worth capturing because they reflect the essence of your life. Through photographs, these moments can be preserved for generations to come. The value lies not only in the memories themselves but also in the power of imagery that can transport one back to that exact moment, reliving the emotions and experiences that have made your life truly worth capturing.

Interested in finding out more about family documentary photography and what a session could look like for you, lets chat!