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Can I Include My Family in My Senior Portraits?
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Can I Include My Family in My Senior Portraits?

When was the last time you had a family photo that wasn’t a quick snapshot on someone’s phone? If you’re like most families, it’s probably been a while. Senior year is already bursting with milestones, so why not use this opportunity to capture your family together while celebrating this incredible moment for your high school senior?

The answer is a resounding YES—you can absolutely include your family in your senior portraits. And, honestly? I think it’s one of the most meaningful things you can do.

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The Importance of Play | Seattle Family Portrait Photographer
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The Importance of Play | Seattle Family Portrait Photographer

When I was a kid, getting photos done was often a stressful task. Everyone was dressed perfectly, faces were cleaned, hair was combed and re-combed (and re-re-combed) until it was time to all look at the camera, at the same time, and say cheese into a bright, flashing light. There was no connection. There was no love. The only joy to be found was on the face of the kid in the family that always seemed to be harboring a secret. And the problem with this approach was that everyone looked stiff, bored, or worried.

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Discovery Park for Seattle Senior Sessions
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Discovery Park for Seattle Senior Sessions

Nestled in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, high up on a beautiful bluff, overlooking the Sound, is an incredible park that meets the needs of almost every high school senior I come into contact with. From fields, to pockets of flowering trees, to the pebbly beach and lighthouse, to the old yellow barracks, and even a hidden tree swing, there is something for everyone at this park.

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