Tenth Family Portrait Session with the Wasylak Family
I’m celebrating a special milestone with the Wasylak family, a beloved photography client of mine! This photoshoot marks our tenth family portrait session! With parents Angie and Greg, son Tyler (5), and daughter Madeline (1), we’ve created countless memories, with more to come. I have been photographing Tyler since he was about 6 months old and Madeline since she was a newborn. Watching this family grow over nearly five years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Not to mention, a welcomed challenge to mix things up to set each photo session apart from the last. A few weeks ago, when their daughter’s first year album was ready, I couldn’t help reminiscing over our last holiday portrait session and all the portrait sessions that came before.
The Shoot
Last November, just before the holiday season, the Wasylaks and I gathered together for our annual holiday portrait session. This year, in in search of some picturesque backdrops to put a unique spin on their holiday cards, we met up at the Baltimore Inner Harbor and Federal Hill.
After shooting at both locations, we made our way to the Wasylak home for a special photo finale. There home was converted from a warehouse and therefore exhibits a very unique exterior. It was also the perfect excuse to snap a few more frames before we called it a wrap. Our other photography client, Molly the family dog, joined us for the final few shots. Bringing her signature sweetness, just like in past sessions (especially when she snuck a few kisses with baby Madeline), was the perfect way to wrap things up. I always welcome my photography clients include their family pets!
Now that Madeline’s first year photo album is complete, filled with glossy images of a tiny daughter’s first foray into the world, we won’t be seeing each other quite as frequently as before. However, our annual holiday sessions are a permanent fixture on the calendar and something I look forward to every year.
Displaying Family Portraits is just as important!
As far as my photography clients go, I have to say, the Wasylak family is truly inspiring. They don’t just make family photos a priority. They bring them to life by taking them out of the digital dungeon and proudly displaying them throughout their home.
Another key part of my job is helping clients find the best ways to enjoy their photos every single day. From wall displays and tabletop frames, to a gallery-wrapped series of each child in the master bedroom, and a metal print of the siblings together on the exposed brick wall of the playroom—their home tells a story. Because photos aren’t meant to sit forgotten on hard drives. They’re meant to keep your most meaningful moments close, where they can be seen, shared, and cherished.
If you’re looking for a family photographer who will be there to capture your special moments year after year, and help you turn those memories into meaningful displays, I’d love to connect. Reach out today!
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