Family portraits will be heirlooms you treasure as your family grows up, and everyone has tips and tricks for how to make sure your family photos are the best they can be. You’ll hear advice from posing tips to strategies for helping your kids smile and follow instructions during the session. But there’s one piece of advice that I’ve found is particularly effective: when you find a photographer whose work you like, hire that same photographer for each year or each photo session. Here’s why.

Summer is a wonderful time to update your family portraits! In the Seattle area, we have so many beautiful settings to choose from, from beaches to mountains to woodlands, so there’s something for every style. If you’re planning a family photo session this summer, you might already be thinking about the family’s wardrobe. What should you wear for summer family photos?