The Benefits of Holiday Family Photoshoot
Some people say memories made with your family are the very core of a person’s being. I share this belief. See, a person’s family is what shapes a person into who they will become. It’s the time spent with them that fine-tunes an individual. And what better way is there to make these memories and moments than to go for a holiday family photoshoot.
Although said lightly, this idea has over the years been a highlight for a lot of families. Family holidays are breaks from our everyday busy lives. They are reliefs to the human soul, body, and mind. For children, these family holidays make some of the “fondest childhood memories”. The excitement, the love, the experience and the getting to know each other better are just some of the small benefits.
Below are a few reasons why you should consider booking a family photoshoot for the holidays.
1. Create Memories
This is usually the number one reason people will book a family holiday photoshoot. You create moments and memories that bring you closer. Such memories that once the holiday is over, and you’re back to your everyday hectic life, you can go back to those moments by checking on those photos. In the wider sense, memories can transport us back to that time of feeling; the smell, the touch and sound, and ultimately put us back in that time of life. Especially having children who grow up so quickly, it’s important to capture those memories together.
One of my favorite parts of a family photoshoot is seeing families reunite with their family members who may live out of state or went away to college. Everyone comes together, leaving all their work and worries to focus on this holiday. Happiness radiates around this point in time. If you’re with them, you get to see beautiful sceneries, like say, you were in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2. Relaxation
The benefit of a family photoshoot, unlike when you’re with your friends, you don’t need to put up appearances. Since they’re family, I’m assuming you all know each other well enough; the journey, struggles and joy that have been met, passed through, and experienced. I’ll tell you this. There is something about being understood and accepted. It does something to you. It provides you with comfort and acceptance.
I love being able to capture the different personalities and relationships among family members.
3. Nurturing Family Relationships
Going on a family holiday photo shoot allows you and your family to build and grow your relationships. Sure there is social media now. You could use FaceTime, but nothing beats being with your family in the car, at the photo shoot location talking, sharing stories, and recalling family moments. These moments are to die for. The laughter that comes from remembering something ridiculous that your mom, your dad or your child did at a certain point in time.
4. Knowledge Will Be Gained
Spending time with your family means everyone gets to learn more about each other. You get to catch up and discover new things about each other. It creates a feeling of understanding, connection and, belonging.
Where Can I Use These Photos?
The question remains, where is the best possible place to put the photos you took on your holiday family photoshoot. Where would be the perfect place where everyone would be continuously reminded of the moments you’ve shared together. There are many places a person can place pictures in a home. It’s endless really. But I’ll only be talking about a few below.
1. Living Room
The living room is the primary place in a house. Do you get the point? It’s where your visitors sit while they wait for you. It’s where you and your friends talk about the stress of work or the latest gossip in town. It is where your family photos should be. Stick them on the walls. Just a few will lighten up your living room. They would also make the atmosphere more intimate and the room cozier. I recommend using a sleek wall shelf and placing them asymmetrically, at different heights.
2. Kitchen Gallery
Family photos shouldn’t be limited to just your living room alone. Think of it. Why not put reminders of the moments you’ve had with your loved ones in the kitchen as well?
If you still enjoy having some decor on your refrigerator, there you go! Everytime you go to grab a bite to eat you can be reminded of how thankful you were to get to spend that quality time with your family members.
3. Dining Room
How about the dining room? Place some photos on the wall adjacent to the dining table. That would turn the atmosphere into an intimate one when the family is all gathered around to have dinner.
4. Facebook
Facebook is also an excellent place to keep your memories. It is one of those places where you get to keep your memories for as long as you possibly can. Sometimes myself, I still go to my Facebook page and look through my photos. It reminds me of what has been, the emotions at the time, the sound, the touch etc. Putting these photos on Facebook also lets your friends and family have an idea of what you and your family have been up to – the fun and experiences everyone had.
5. Christmas Card
Another way of saving your memories is to put them in Christmas cards. Say you wanted to send a Christmas gift to your grandparents, or a family member who has been asking of your own family. Send them a Christmas card with your family photo in it. Seeing that will make them happy. Christmas cards have been a tradition for a very long time and I really hope it doesn’t go anywhere. I personally, love receiving Christmas cards from friends and family.
