A few thoughts on re-thinking your family photos this year
I’m here to help families create beautiful photos they’ll truly cherish. Photos that capture this wild, wonderful phase of life.
I know planning family photos can feel daunting, almost like a chore. Once the date is set, everything seems to revolve around it: haircuts, new matching outfits, and a chaotic routine trying to get everyone ready on time. Families put so much pressure on themselves to get the perfect pictures, but it doesn’t have to be this way!
Often, the photos you’ll cherish most are those that capture the true moments of connection between your family. Authentic laughs, loving glances, small hands reaching for yours.
The real question is: how do you actually want to remember this phase of life? When you're investing in family photos they should, at a minimum, feel authentic and reflect your one-of-a-kind family dynamic. The love you feel in the images will far outweigh any small imperfections.
Mini Shoots
That’s why I’m setting up mini-shoots around Delft to capture authentic family photos where you can interact with your children in the family-friendly settings we all know and love. These sessions are all about letting you interact with your children, like laughing, playing, picking out books at the library and splashing through water fountains, while I focus on documenting those moments naturally.
My promise is that you will end up with some of your favourite family photos - including photos worthy of being blown up in large picture frames and put into holiday cards.
When and Where
€149 | Saturday, 14 February and DOK library in the Delft city centre
Available times on 14 February (DOK library, Vesteplein 100, 2611 WG Delft):
- 9:00-9:30
- 9:45-10:15
- 10:30-10:45
- 11:15-11:45
All sessions last 30 minutes. I will be adding dates for June, September and November to this page so please continue to look back, or email/send me a WhatsApp message if you’d like to receive updates.
Future sessions:
June: Van Leeuwenhoekpark, running through the water fountain and swinging on the swings
September: Delft fair (“Kermis”), riding the merry-go-round
November: Waterspeeltuin/Kinderboerderij Delftse Hout, throwing leaves and building stick houses (yes, you will get muddy!)
How it Works
- Send me a WhatsApp message, email or call to book your 30 minute time slot +31 621478423 / sarahmarchionda.photography@gmail.com
- You pay a €100 deposit to confirm your spot. The remaining €49 is payable on the day of the shoot.
- You'll receive a message from me with all the details, an exact meeting location and some more specific details to prepare for the shoot.
- Within 3 weeks following the shoot, you will receive a link to an online gallery with 10 full-colour digital images for download. It’s possible to purchase additional photos for €9.95 each.
Design-your-own Family Photo Sessions
If these dates don’t work for you, or you prefer to customize your session, you can always contact me! My family shoots start at €249.
Your family session can be anything you want it to be! Here is a roundup of ideas to help you get started with thinking a little differently about your family photos this year.
The morning routine
Bathtime and storytime
Pillow fights
Baking cookies
Playing your favourite board game
Colouring with sidewalk chalk outside your favourite ice cream shop
Riding bikes
Spending time at your favourite playground
Building sand castles at the beach
Visiting the farm
Riding the tram
Planting the garden
Watching the sun set at the beach
Kicking a ball in your favourite field
Picking strawberries
Visiting the museum
Grocery shopping
A Few Tips
- I always follow the lead of your children. They might head in a different direction than we had planned, or melt down, or decide they want to wear their bright shirt that day. I always encourage families to let it happen. I can pivot quickly during shoots and when it comes to the final images, the feeling and connection you share will far outweigh any expectations you had before taking the photos.
- Except for one or two posed family photos, I will never ask children to pose and look at the camera. The best shots happen when they are concentrating on something or interacting with you!
- Before the shoot, think of any goofy family inside jokes or little games you like to play together. Don’t be afraid to bring these out on the day of the photos.
- Wear what feels comfortable to you. Avoid bold prints and text on shirts.
- Leave smart watches and phones stored away (not in your pockets).
I look forward to going on an adventure together!
