Mortvedt Photography

One of the things I love most about photographing families year after year is watching kids grow comfortable and confident in front of the camera. When family photos become part of your story, they stop feeling like a chore and start feeling familiar, and even fun!

This young man is the perfect example. He always shows up with the best attitude, the biggest smile, and these days he even brings his own ideas to our sessions, which I absolutely love.

Getting to watch families grow and capture each season along the way is such a gift, and I never take for granted being chosen to preserve these memories. I feel so lucky to be part of their story year after year.

Speaking of extended family from my last post… here they are! And seriously, how sweet are they?!

One thing I loved about these sessions was that we planned them back-to-back so everyone could update their family photos at the same time… and then they all went out for food together afterward. Honestly, that might be one of my favorite family photo traditions yet!

If getting everyone together can feel like a challenge, turn it into an event, schedule the photos, then celebrate with a meal afterward (we’ll call it gathering… not bribing 😉). It’s such a fun way to make memories while capturing them at the same time.

This family never misses when it comes to outfits, I’m pretty sure I need to start taking notes for my own family photos because they always show up with the most beautiful color combinations and styling!

But even more than that, they’re one of those families I’ve been so lucky to photograph through so many seasons of life; from their wedding, to adding pets, to extended family photos, to welcoming babies, and now watching their kiddos grow into absolute pros in front of the camera.

One of my favorite parts of what I do is getting to tell a family’s story year after year and see all the little changes along the way. And now I have to know… what color palette are we bringing this year? ✨

A growing family is always a wonderful reason to schedule family photos, but so is a new home!

This sweet family was celebrating two big milestones at once: making memories in a new space while capturing this season of life together. I’m so grateful they trusted me to document such meaningful moments for their family.

Family photos don’t have to wait for a holiday card, new beginnings, big changes, and everyday milestones deserve to be remembered too.

Chasing kiddos around during sessions is one of my favorite parts, and they always surprise us with the sweetest smiles and the most perfect little poses when we least expect it.

These boys were such great sports and gave Dad the perfect photo for his wall. You could say we captured a few fast moments… but at the end of the day, it’s all about family. 😉🏁

I love creating photos that freeze these stages of life before they speed by. I can’t wait to make even more memories together this year!