Your Generational Family Photos in Pittsburgh, PA
If there's one blog you read of mine in all of 2024, let it be this one (and it's looking good since you're here!). Generational family sessions are my absolute favorite, for many reasons. But the biggest reason is because I get to give an entire family memories and images that will become priceless to them one day. Maybe even today. I wish in my heart of hearts that I had photos like these from when I was younger, mostly to have these photos of my grandparents. I'm lucky enough to still have one grandparent from each parent's side still with us today, but I can't help but wish I had taken more photos of the two who have passed. And jeeze, if that's not reason enough, read on to learn more reasons why it's so important for your family in 2024.
A Reason to Get the Entire Family Together
This is especially true if the kids in your family are old enough to be involved in sports, clubs, extra-curriculars. And especially true if you have family who live out of town, state, etc. You know that getting everyone together, even for just a short time, is a rarity, and not easy to come by. So take advantage of this opportunity to spend some quality time together and make some memories (and beautiful photos) at the same time!
Family Changes So Fast
If you are lucky enough to have parents and grandparents still around, you know how much of a blessing it is to have them in your life - both for you, and your own children. But the unfortunate reality of life is that it won't always be that way, and change is inevitable. Don't regret not having photos of your loved ones when they aren't around anymore - they'll be even so much more meaningful then than they are now.
Grandkids
You know what makes grandparents' day? Their grandkids. And even more so? Pictures with their grandkids. Do you even know how many times those photos are shown off and touted to anyone who seems even remotely interested?
Gifts for Grandparents
Almost every single generational family session I've done has been some sort of gift to grandparents - Father's Day, Mother's Day, Grandparent's Day, Christmas, birthdays, etc. And they have always LOVED the gift of a generational session. And even better, grandma and grandpa get to leave with some beautiful artwork and albums of the family they built - starting all those years ago. How amazing.
Your Kids Will Thank You
Years down the road, when your kids are grown adults, they're going to want these photos. They are going to want to see themselves and their siblings and cousins and grandparents before so much change happened in their lives, like it always does. These photos aren't just for you - they are for you, and your family, in the future. They are your legacy.
