Destination Photographer for Families

Why You Should Consider Bringing a Professional Photographer On Your Next Family Trip

As a photographer and a parent, I understand the importance of capturing precious family memories. From first steps to family vacations, those moments are treasures we want to remember for a lifetime and be able to have ways to reminisce. Every year, I make it a priority to spend a few weeks in another country, sometimes work leads me to a particular part of the world, other times I choose the destination based on my own personal desires. As an artist and creative, you have to give yourself opportunities to be inspired, chances for your mind to explore. In this blog post, I’ll highlight the importance of hiring a travel photographer for families, as well as the benefits of being both present in the moment and documenting your time away and I’m sharing where I am heading for the summer.

What is a Destination Photographer for Families?

A travel photographer for families is a professional who specializes in capturing the essence of your family’s adventures and experiences while on vacation. I know first-hand how important it is to balance being present in the moment with documenting those special memories. By hiring a travel photographer, families can enjoy their time together while also having beautiful, memorable images to remember the vacation by.

Tips for a Successful Family Travel Photography Session

Communication and collaboration: 

I always make it a priority to emphasize the importance of open communication and collaboration with my clients. It’s important to share your ideas, expectations, and preferences to create the memories that will mean something to you. The intention is to capture your family’s personality and create images that you’ll be able to cherish as you look back on these days.

Choosing the right location:

When planning your family’s destination photography session, I recommend choosing a location that holds special meaning to you or represents the essence of your vacation. The most important thing is that the location you choose is meaningful so that the photographs will be memorable to look back on for generations. While on vacation, I personally do our family photos at a location where we spent the most amount of time or that we enjoyed the most.

Timing and scheduling: 

I recommend doing your photos approximately halfway through your trip, that way it helps avoid anyone being too sunburnt. Depending on what part of the world you are in and what the temperatures are, choosing a time with beautiful lighting and a relaxed atmosphere is most important. I recommend either early morning or early evening to avoid the busiest tourist times, allowing your family to feel more comfortable and at ease during the shoot. 

Images taken in Algarve, Portugal during a destination session by Reshma Sondagar

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Wardrobe and props:

Coordinating your family’s outfits and incorporating meaningful props can add a personal touch to your travel photography session. Check out my other blog on “What to Wear for Family Photos” for some useful tips and inspiration on this topic. Whether you are hiring me for a session in California or for a particular destination, I help style you and your whole family for your photos.

Capturing candid moments: 

Some of the most beautiful and memorable travel photographs are candid shots that showcase your family’s genuine emotions and connections. During my sessions, I strive to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere, allowing those natural moments to unfold and be captured. Sometimes this is as simple as hanging out at a beach or in nature, while other times we might consider playing a game or dancing to your favorite music. 

Investing in professional photography for family vacations with me ensures you will go home to tangible memories from your time away and an experience to remember and look back on. By working with me as your destination travel photographer, you can create lasting memories and keepsakes that not only tell the story of your trip but also allow you to be fully present in those precious moments.

Images taken in Oahu, Hawaii during a destination session by Reshma Sondagar

Where Am I Heading Next?

As an artist and creative, I believe you have to give yourself opportunities to be inspired, chances for your mind to explore. As an entrepreneur I’ve learned that new ideas come the same way, at times when you least expect it, one idea leads to another and allows you the ability to be open to create something fresh, new & beautiful. This summer I’m looking forward to opening myself to chances to be inspired, chances to grow and explore. I’m going to be working with some artists & families in another country as we combine some family time, personal time and work.

I’ve had the privilege of doing what I love in some beautiful destinations over the past few years, from Hawaii to Portugal and in a 2 weeks I am headed to Barbados for the summer to create some new memories for both myself and some other families.

Have you considered bringing me along to your next dream destination? You can visit this page to learn more about my destination sessions.