Family Photography with Energetic Kids | San Diego Family Photographer

It’s always an honor to be asked to shoot a session for a fellow family photographer. This was the third time I’ve photographed my friend Deborah and her family. I’ve known them since her kids were a preschooler and a baby, so I was incredibly happy that we were able to capture these memories together before I moved my business down to San Diego. 

As Deborah said after our session, “I *know* we were a handful, but it felt sooo easy the whole time.” And here’s the thing… family photography sessions, especially with energetic kids, can feel a little bit crazy. Parents tend to stress that their kids won’t pay attention or will act totally silly. And the truth is, they probably will. But that’s the fun part (and why you’ll always find me wearing comfortable sneakers during family sessions)! I love working with families that are active, want to have fun, and don’t mind laughing at themselves.

I’ve got lots of kid-tested-and-approved tricks and jokes to turn your craziness into magic. If your kids are active and energetic during the session, we won’t fight it. Instead, we’ll lean into it and follow the kids’ lead. It’s so much better to get authentic photos of your family’s *real* vibe that capture who you actually are - not a gallery of awkward, stiffly-posed portraits with fake smiles. 

During this session, Deborah’s son decided that he was done with wearing shoes, so we just went with it. As Deborah said, “I really love it because it's SO him right now.” 

Here are some of my favorite moments from this Family Portrait Session. I hope you have as much fun checking out this gallery as we had during the session. 

If you’re looking for a family photographer in the San Diego area, I’d love to help you out! Let’s chat about how we can capture your family’s moments and special connections.