(This is my personal perspective; I don’t claim that my opinion is the only correct one.)

In family photography, I value sincerity and liveliness. It’s not about how beautifully posed the pictures are with similarly dressed people sitting together.

If you’ve never gone to the playground in real life and dad hasn’t pushed the kids on the swings, don’t try to do it during the shoot. Each participant in the session will feel a disconnect when looking at the photo later.

If you’ve made the effort to have a family shoot, it’s better to embrace each other warmly than to pose just for sweet social media snapshots.

If you enjoy taking walks in the park with your dog, let’s do the family photo in your favorite park where you often stroll. If your family tradition is to have pizza at your favorite Italian restaurant on Sundays, let’s take a walk and then capture a moment of you happily enjoying pizza together at the table. If you love dancing, biking, or reading together, let’s create a photo that truly represents you and your unique family.

In family photography, I aim to capture your genuine relationships—the real connections you share. Even the foundation of family life, friendship, deserves to be showcased. Perhaps you spend time together playing board games or having a picnic. Over time, when you look at these photos, you’ll remember not just one moment but dozens of happy and cherished episodes.

It would also be wonderful if you could wear your favorite outfits, coordinating them with each other. If dad never wears a reindeer sweater or a white suit, he might feel uncomfortable, which could lead to stiffness in the photos. Coordination in color, comfort, and authenticity should be the foundation of your shoot’s style.

I’m always open to discussing the best approach for your family in advance!