Autumn family session with fun people

If there’s one thing I love, it’s when I meet someone and I feel like we are the right energy match. That’s exactly what happened at this family photo session. I met this fun family of three a couple of weeks ago, just when autumn was beginning to creep into the air. We walked, we chatted, we laughed and best of all, we made some priceless family memories. Before every family session, I tell the parents that the energy they bring to the shoot is super important. The more positive they can be, the better everything will go. And right from the start, this family brought the Fun Factor :). I barely had to direct or guide them, they were just so full of the joys of, well, autumn ;). After shoots like these, I go home on a high, practically floating, soaring high above the skyline of Stockholm. Okay, now I’m getting carried away, but you get the picture, right ;)

Peace and love :)

What to get Grandma for Christmas

And no, I don’t mean a new grandchild….

I suggest you get her the gift that keeps on giving - portraits. Portraits of her grandchildren, portraits of you, or even portraits of her. I don’t want to send you into Panic Mode, but Christmas is fast approaching. December 15th is not when you want to have your family photo session, well, not if you plan on putting some photographs under the Christmas tree for loved ones. From now, the middle of September, until maybe the middle of October is when it is typically really beautiful outdoors - golden light and leaves in a multitude of colours make the perfect family session backdrop. Oh, and did I mention lots of laughter is guaranteed on a Jolly photo session, and let’s face it, we all need as many laughs as we can get as we head into winter ;)

So, for the love of all that is holy, please don’t leave Grandma disappointed this Christmas. Book your autumn family photo session and make sure Grandma has beautiful new portraits to adorn her mantlepiece. It’s the decent thing to do :).

Sibling photo session at Rosersbergs Slott | Barnfotograf Stockholm

My very last photo session of summer 2019 and, boy, did we work fast ;). You don’t get a lot of time when photographing babies and toddlers. You have to move like a ninja and think fast on your feet. For this portrait session, I met the family at Rosersbergs Slott (a really beautiful place by the way, which also has a big enclosed area where you can let your dog off the leash - just FYI) and we finished the shoot mere seconds before both baby and toddler ran out of steam. I tell you, folks, it’s a small window of opportunity ;).

Like I always say though, don’t just have portraits taken of your children when they are small. I LOVE when my families come back regularly to have their family photos updated. So much can change in families over the years, so keep having them photographed. 3, 5, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80+ are ALL ages worthy of beautiful portraits. Don’t stop when they are toddlers.

Peace and love :)

Outdoor summer family photo session

“Maybe you can come back sometime and we can go hiking together?” That was what the GORGEOUS little boy in this fun family asked me at the end of our photo session last month. I mean, come on. Could he be any cuter? He definitely stole a piece of my heart :).

This was my second last family photo session of summer 2019 and boy, were we lucky in the light and setting department. These three adorable children were SO easy to photograph. And look how the mom styled the outfits - absolutely perfect end of summer attire for a fun outdoor family portrait session. We chatted, explored the area and even found the cutest little rabbit of all time (see below for evidence). I’ve found myself gazing at this gallery and wishing it was my own family photo session…

In my humble opion, EVERY family needs a photo session. The days are long, but the years are short and you gotta capture this fleeting time. Quick snap shots on your phone just aren’t enough. Your family deserves beautiful portraits :).

Peace and love :)