Booking a photo session with your entire extended family is the perfect way to capture your loved ones across generations. These sessions bring grandparents, grandchildren, aunts and uncles, and more together to capture fun-filled and unforgettable moments. 

What is an extended family photo session?

An extended family photo session includes multiple family groupings, typically grandparents, their immediate children, and their individual families. It’s a family photo session that features more than one immediate family group.

How do you coordinate colors for a family photo session of this size?

For my clients, I recommend that they head to Pinterest and type in “fall/spring/winter/summer color palette” and search through a variety of palettes. Once you find a palette of colors you like, send it to everyone and ask them to design their family around that color palette. Usually, if everyone follows that guideline, the clothing will all balance out in a larger group. You can also create a Pinterest board with lots of clothing ideas to help people visually see how a color scheme can come together. You can use my inspiration board for an extended family session we’re planning for December.

How many photos do you get for an extended family photo session?

My extended family photo sessions include all images and are typically 60-90 minutes long. I have a list of groupings I usually follow. Starting with the whole group, grandparent groups, original sibling groups, cousins, etc. This is followed by each individual family getting a mini session with their own family. By the end of the session, you’ll have enough photos of each group that grandparents can have a cohesive gallery wall or photo album of everyone in high-quality images. Check out everything that’s included when you work with Madison Thomson Photography.

How much does an extended family photo session cost?

This depends on how many people are in your family. It’s best to fill out a photo session inquiry form and we can jump on a call to discuss it further.

Planning an extended family session can seem daunting, but with the right guidance and preparation, it becomes a seamless, fun experience. From helping you choose the perfect color palette to capturing every family member, I aim to create a gallery that showcases the unique relationships of your family. If you’re in need of Fresno extended family photos, I’d love to help you create unforgettable images that will bring smiles to your faces for generations to come. Send me a photo session inquiry form to schedule your extended family session when your family is in town for the holidays!