Maine & NH Family Photographer // Not-So-Traditional Family Sessions That Slap

Spoiler: You can have a blast with your crew and get killer photos at the same time.

Here’s a wild idea: what if your family photo session didn’t feel like a photo session at all?

No “stand here, smile, stop blinking.”
No bribing your kid with lollipops to look at the camera.
No awkward posing while sweating through coordinated outfits.

What if it felt more like… a fun family outing where you just happened to have your own personal photographer third-wheeling with a camera and a pocket full of fruit snacks?

Yeah. That’s the vibe.

Say Goodbye to Forced and Stiff

Look, the traditional “everyone stand in a row in a field” shot has its place. I’ll give you one of those if Grandma insists. But what really hits?
Photos of your family being you.

Cuddled on a blanket at the beach eating snacks.
Wandering through the woods, chasing your kids like tiny woodland goblins.
Making pancakes at home in your PJs.
Dancing in the kitchen to whatever weird playlist your kid is obsessed with this week.

When you stop worrying about “looking perfect” and just do something you actually love doing together, that’s when the magic (okay okay—badass vibes) happen.

Here Are a Few Ideas That Slap:

• Pizza Night on the Porch – messy, cheesy, joyful chaos? Yes please.

• Beachcombing + Barefoot Running – no one cares if your kid ends up soaked. I’ll shoot the whole splashy mess.

• Backyard Bonfire S’mores Session – sticky fingers, wild hair, firelight? Let’s freaking go.

• Family Game Night – board games, card shuffling, competitive Uno faces? Peak content.

• Apple Picking / Pumpkin Patch / Tree Farm Chaos – insert seasonal fruit or object here and let the kids go nuts.

• Adventure Hike at Golden Hour – sweaty, giggly, sun-flared perfection.

The point is: you don’t have to “pose” for photos to get good ones. You just have to live your life—and let me tag along.

The Best Photos Happen When You Forget I’m There

That moment your kid wraps their arms around your neck out of nowhere?
The one where you and your partner are laughing at the toddler's dirt beard?
That look you give each other when you're like, "Welp, this is our circus."

THAT. That’s the good stuff.
That’s what you’re gonna want to remember 10 years from now. Not what everyone was wearing or how well-behaved the kids were. (Because spoiler: they won’t be.)

So Let’s Do Something Fun

Forget stiff and staged.
Let’s plan something rad, bring snacks, wear whatever the hell you want, and make some photo magic.

Wanna turn your next family hangout into a killer photo session?
Hit me up. Let’s make it happen.