Fun Family Session

Greetings from Stockholm on this rainy Thursday afternoon!  I hope wherever you are right now that you are enjoying a hot drink with a sweet treat on the side ;)  I don’t know about you, but I for one, can never just have a cup of tea without a little something-something on the side ;)  If you’re sitting comfy, I’d love to share this fun family session with you.  The location for this session was a farm that’s open to the public.  We walked down a quiet path and into an open area where this little livewire had plenty of space to run and explore!  :)

Before every portrait session, I send my client a style guide, which contains lots of tips on what to wear and what not to wear (equally important) to our session.  I love the outfit the mom chose for this little guy.  It was timeless and non-distracting.  And in case you don’t already know, I love a good hat in photographs!

If you have been thinking about booking a Jolly session, I only have a couple of dates left before I close my autumn diary on October 31st.  Be sure to mail sandra@sandrajolly.com or go to the Contact page above to receive my beautiful information pack. 

Peace and love xoxo

Relaxed Family Photo Session in Sollentuna

When a family books me to photograph their family, I am always honoured.  When they book more Jolly photo sessions, I don’t take it lightly.  I work as hard on subsequent sessions as I did on the very first one to make sure everyone is having fun, and I aim to create many more images that the family will absolutely love.  This relaxed family photo session in Sollentuna was my second time photographing this very photogenic family, and we had many a laugh during our time together :)

This mom, an accomplished author of several books, including the children’s book We Walk Through the Forest (a great birthday or Christmas gift), had this first image printed large and beautifully framed.  It now hangs proudly in the family’s living room!   And that makes it all worthwhile for me :)

For more information on Jolly portrait sessions, go to the Contact tab above or mail sandra@sandrajolly.com

Peace and love xoxo

Having Fun With Strangers

Sometimes I can’t believe that part of my job is about having fun with strangers! Yes, I know I run a business and create portraits for people, but when it boils down to it, they would be pretty crap portraits if we weren’t all having fun at our portrait session. And so it’s up to me to bring the fun to every session. I usually have a quick video consultation with the mom or dad who booked the session, but other than that, we are effectively strangers meeting each other for the first time in real life ;)

Getting peoole to laugh is a great way to break the ice, especially if someone is nervous. Go out on a limb, crack and joke and feel the energy change. I had SO much fun with this family!! It really felt like the kids and I had always known each other, as we ran around the park (yes, I ran with some extremely heavy gear hanging around my neck!), and cracked jokes together! I basically had the best of fun with strangers!

Try having some fun with a stranger today. You’ll both walk away feeling happier for the exchange ;)

To book your own fun Jolly session, mail sandra@sandrajolly.com

Peace and love xoxo

At-Home Lifestyle Session With Grandparents

When the grandparents come and visit, it is the PERFECT opportunity for a family photo session!   We can even make it easy and have an at-home lifestyle session with grandparents!  Everyone can just chill in their own space and leave me to create images that will be appreciated for generations :) 

It’s lovely to get images of grandchildren with their gran and grandad.  And yet, it’s often forgotten.  Everyone assumes there’ll be a tomorrow, or thinks they’ll get that photo the next time gran’s in town.  There might not be a next time though, next time you get everyone together, please make sure to have the occasion photographed!  

I absolutely LOVED the outfits the beautiful mom chose for this session.  She kept the kids’ clothes distraction-free, simple and timeless.  Just gorgeous and perfect for photographs!

If you have been thinking about getting your family together for photographs, don’t hesitate to get in touch and enquire about a Jolly portrait session. I’d love to hear from you!

Peace and love xoxo