Family Photography Toronto

In family photography, we attempt to capture you and your family doing things you enjoy in candid and natural photos. Your family may be your spouse, children, parents, relatives or other loved ones you choose to make your family.

We suggest shooting family photography sessions in a location you find comfortable and provides an attractive background, such as a park, a beach, your home or one of the recommended photography studios.

The secret behind great family photos is to capture your family relaxed, interacting naturally and doing things you enjoy. If you're nervous in front of the camera,  you'll receive guidance to help you relax and forget the camera is present.

First, know that your shoot is going to be awesome.    The first 10 minutes of any photoshoot can feel uncomfortable until you relax into it and feel confident in front of the camera!  I'll always prompt you and never ask you to do something that feels awkward or leave you wondering what to do next.  By the end of the session, you'll be relaxed and having fun. 

Children are not usually fond of being told to pose or smile. It is best if we just give the children time to relax and try to capture their natural self. Don't worry if your child is running about and active, most of the images you see of young children on my site were captured while the child or toddler was busy playing and exploring.

To get the family shots, I usually direct the adults to simply "be" with the child, or hold the child and we go from there.

Please make sure the children are fed before the photoshoot. 

Families are busier than ever. And, it's not unusual for specials moments to slip past unnoticed. Before long, years roll by, and life stories fade into feelings and uneven memories. Family photography provides an opportunity to pause and capture the emotion and connection within the family in photos that can be shared and treasured for years to come.

Typical family photoshoots can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour. Newborn and extended photoshoots can last up to 2 hours.

Factors to consider when deciding what colours to wear in family photos include your skin tone, what kind of makeup you'll wear, and the backdrop. The best colours contrast and complement skin tone without dominating the picture.   Avoid bright primary colours and choose earth and darker jewel tones.  Examples include forest greens, burgundy, navy, rust and beige.

Layer different colours and textures to add depth and visual interest with the added benefit of keeping you warm.

Finally, don't over coordinate outfit colours.  Ideally, your attire complement without blending into one another.

Avoid outfits that you would not normally wear.   Instead, choose neat and relaxed outfits, consistent with your usual style, to get a more natural look.  

Try to steer clear of large prints, patterns and any large graphics or logos.   And, don't overdo the coordination of outfits.  Ideally, your outfits will complement each other without blending into one another.

You're receive sneak peaks within 48 hours after your shoot and the final, fully-edited gallery within 2 weeks.