Extended Family
The Whole Family. All Together. Forever.
Because some moments are too important not to document — and too big for just one family.
Natural & Playful Posing
. Wrangling a big group doesn't have to feel like herding cats. I keep extended family sessions relaxed with a mix of classic group poses and candid in-between moments — the sibling sneak attacks, the grandkids climbing on grandpa, the laughter that happens when nobody's quite ready yet. Those unplanned moments are almost always the ones everyone ends up loving most.
I'll guide everyone through flattering group arrangements first, then open it up for play. You'll walk away with the formal portrait you need for the wall, plus all the genuine connection shots that make a big family gathering feel like your family.
Cinematic Light & Deep Colors
Big groups need light that works for everyone, not just the people in front. I rely on natural light paired with off-camera flash so that every face — from the front row to the back — gets that same rich, cinematic treatment. No one gets lost in shadow, and no one looks washed out from an on-camera flash.
The result is the same deep, moody color story across the whole group, so your extended family portrait feels as intentional and polished as a smaller session — just bigger.
What To Wear
Coordinating outfits for two people is easy. Coordinating for twelve is a different challenge entirely — and it's one of the most common things extended families ask me for help with. I'll walk you through a color palette that works across every generation and every personal style, so grandma, the toddlers, and everyone in between look cohesive without looking matchy. Send me a group text thread, a Pinterest board, whatever you've got — I'll help pull it together.
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