A Fox Chapel Extended Family Photographer documents three generations together in one meaningful session
As a Fox Chapel Extended Family Photographer, I often photograph families during milestones, but extended family portraits hold a different kind of significance. They bring multiple generations together for a moment that rarely happens twice.
This fall session took place at South Park in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. The trees had just begun to turn, and the golden light created a warm backdrop without distracting from the people in the photographs.
Fourteen family members gathered for this session, including grandparents, three adult siblings, and their families. We started with everyone together and then moved into smaller groupings. One couple stood in front of my camera again after more than a decade. They were actually one of my very first wedding clients back in 2013. Photographing them years later felt incredibly full circle.
The second group included parents with two young children, ages three and five. The third family brought four kids ranging from preschool to pre-teen. I guided each group into simple interactions instead of rigid posing. Parents hugged their children, siblings leaned into each other, and the grandparents watched everything unfold.
A Fox Chapel Extended Family Photographer also helps coordinate logistics before the session. The sister of my former wedding client organized the entire gathering, and I worked closely with her to plan timing, wardrobe coordination, and the portrait combinations everyone wanted.
After the session, I design wall groupings so each household receives meaningful artwork. Families can also read my Family Portrait Planning Guide before scheduling.
I always encourage printing portraits. The Professional Photographers of America shares research showing children gain confidence and belonging when they see family photos displayed in their home.
A Fox Chapel Extended Family Photographer captures more than a group photo. These portraits preserve relationships across generations while everyone can still stand together in one frame.
