Lanette’s Blog: Family Photos

Okay… here we go. Another year… and another session of family pictures. They always sound so great when you schedule them. You’ve got weeks, if not months. You’ve got time to get your hair done, lose a couple pounds, find something to wear for yourself and your entire family… and then it’s here. Out of nowhere! The weekend is here. Our friend, photographer, Iliana Natasha, does our pictures every year and we adore her for always making us feel like we’re mesmerizing the camera. The truth is… it’s a crazy morning filled with stress trying to get everyone dressed in clothes they’d rather not be in, me trying to actually do my hair and makeup with two hands and keeping everyone clean and pressed until we jump into the van and get somewhere by a certain time. It’s nuts. And all of these reasons plus some more, I’m sure… they’re exactly why families don’t get pictures done. I get it. But I would encourage you to look past the stress and the anxiety and see the pictures. The beautiful, gorgeous, effortless pictures. Examples of how your family looks right now. If you sit and think about the last time you had a family picture… you know it’s about time. Don’t wait, get the pictures done. Although next year… I’m highly considering a photo shoot in our pajamas.