Extended Family Sessions: My Approach & Tips for Success

Extended family sessions can feel like a whole different ballgame compared to standard family shoots—more people, more potential, and more opinions! In this episode, I’m sharing why I actually love extended family sessions and how you can approach them with confidence and creativity.

We’ll cover:

• Why photographing at home makes a difference and how to make it work

• My philosophy on pricing extended family sessions

• Balancing posed portraits with candid, natural moments

• Navigating group dynamics, including when tension arises

• Activities that help families relax and connect naturally

• Tips for keeping it fun, intentional, and drama-free

Whether you already love extended family sessions or they make you nervous, this episode will give you practical strategies to create beautiful, meaningful images—no matter the size of the group. 

 

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Blog posts about extended family sessions:

A backyard large extended family session

Extended family photos at home with all adults

An extended family session at home (with Thanksgiving dinner + backyard baseball!)

 

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