Extended Family Session on Cape Cod

I know it's hard to think about summer right now with all of the wind and snow, but summer is just a few months away and with it comes a lot of extended family sessions. As a Cape Cod photographer, these sessions keep me particularly busy during the summer months and are truly such an honor to photograph. 

Details about Extended Family Sessions

Most of the time, extended family sessions take place on the beach. We'll meet at one of the local beaches or if you're staying at a house on the beach, we can meet there too. Going into your extended family session, it's good to know that these sessions work a little bit differently than your regular family session. I tell everyone to think about it like a cocktail hour for a wedding. It will be a little more formal and with more posed photos, but when we're able I still work in some more of those candid, playful images too. We'll start with the big group and then peel off and photograph each individual family, grandparents, the kids, and then any other combination that may apply to your family. Prior to your session I'll have you make a list of any specific combinations of family members you may want photographed. 

Before your session we'll discuss wardrobe (client wardrobe is not available for extended family sessions), location and the best time for your session. Note that because most extended family sessions take place on the beach your session will typically be about one hour prior to sunset. And don't worry, I'll share tips with you ahead of time to help with preparing any toddlers or babies in the group! 

Now, more than ever, I think we all understand just how special it is to be able to get your extended family together and to have those memories to look back on is priceless. These photos that you take together will be the photos you'll want to pull out one day to remember your loved one, to share stories, and to show the generations that come behind you their family legacy. 

If you're traveling to Cape Cod this summer to be with your family and curious about an extended family session, get in touch with me soon as my calendar is already quickly filling up!