The bond between a mother and a child is unlike any other, one that can be beautifully captured with a camera. But if you’re anything like me, you’re always the one behind the camera in family photos and hardly ever in them. Even when we have our family photos professionally taken, I’m always too busy worrying about everyone else and don’t get to relax and enjoy the photo session. The photos also tend to focus more on the kids and I hardly ever get to capture moments of us being ourselves.
I’ve recently been reminded that life is truly precious and filled with moments we sometimes take for granted. I want to be in more photos with my children and this is why I have come to realize how important my Mommy and Me photo sessions are. Now is the perfect time to capture memories with your children, regardless of where you or your kids are in life. We want to make this photo session work for you, so whether you want a few photos with your children, or you simply want some memorable pictures of you and your own mother; we are here to guide you. This is your chance to get creative and really make a photo session about you and your kids and the special bond that you share.
Bring along anything that will make you all feel comfortable and will help you spend some time together as we do our job. For example, you might want to bring a blanket and some of your daughter’s favorite books so that we can capture your snuggles and story time. Maybe you want to stop and grab some ice-treats with your son or bring along a game that you both enjoy playing. This is all about creating a space where you can enjoy being together so that we can perfectly capture these moments for you.
If you are looking for an alternative to the traditional family portraits, the Mommy and Me portraits are ideal. While a family portrait can be a wonderful way to capture those special moments of you and your children through the years, it does require some extra effort to get everyone together and in the same place. A Mommy and Me photo session is easier to style and coordinate.
I love that Mommy and Me portrait photography is intimate and sweet with very little fuss. These sessions don’t take very long and will free up your schedule to spend more quality time together. These sessions provide a space where those natural interactions and emotions can play out, resulting in a mini time capsule of your current relationship. You might even want to make this an annual tradition so that you can beautifully document the relationship with your children.
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Michele is a lifestyle portrait photographer in North Oaks & Minneapolis Minnesota. She photographs children and their families both on location and in her studio located in Northeast Minneapolis. mQn Photography is the premier luxury family photographer in the Twin Cities. Specializing in maternity, newborn, baby and all things motherhood. To schedule your next session with Michele please visit mQn Photography | Minneapolis Photographer or e-mail michele@mqnphotography.com
This post was originally posted on April 4th 2018 with the following content: Don’t forget to follow along the blog circle. There’s a group of seven of us this month, and next up is my friend Whitney from Tennessee. Click here to check our her blog post: Newborn Photographer in Nashville, TN
6 Comments
Apr 16, 2018, 8:39:39 PM
Megan - Beautiful photos! Everyone does need a Mommy & Me session. It's so important for us to get in the photos with our kids too. I am guilty of not doing it often enough.
Apr 16, 2018, 12:26:30 PM
Fiona - I love all of these and you are so right It's so important for us moms to get in the frame. Great blog post!
Apr 16, 2018, 8:42:51 AM
Whitney Williams - Yes, yes and yes!! It is so important for our babies to have these images of us. Love how you capture this sweet bond!
Apr 16, 2018, 8:36:53 AM
Dana - I totally agree! Everyone needs a Mommy and Me Session!
Apr 16, 2018, 7:52:43 AM
Fiona Saxton - These are all beautiful photos and you are so right it’s so important to get in the frame with your kids. Great post!
Apr 13, 2018, 11:02:04 AM
chelsey hill - This is so true, mommy & me portraits hold such a special place in my heart. Thanks of the reminder :)