How Often Should You Update Your Family Photos?
Your kids are growing, your schedules are packed, and let’s be honest—taking family photos probably isn’t at the top of your weekly to-do list. But here’s the thing: one day you’ll look back and wish you had more photos from this exact season of life, messy hair and all.
So how often should you update your family portraits?
Once a Year Is a Great Rule of Thumb
For most families in Oakland County, an annual session hits the sweet spot. It's frequent enough to capture growth and change, but spaced out enough that it doesn’t feel like a chore.
Some families book their session around the same time every year—fall is by far the most popular in Southeast Michigan, thanks to the colors at places like Rochester Municipal Park, Firefighter’s Park, or the wooded trails at Innovation Hills . Others aim for spring blossoms at Cranbrook, summer fun at Dodge Park, or even cozy in-home winter sessions in neighborhoods across Troy, Royal Oak, and Birmingham.
Whatever your season, consistency is key. A yearly photo creates a visual timeline of your family’s story—something that only becomes more meaningful with time.
Don’t Wait for “Perfect” — Celebrate the Milestones
Life doesn’t wait for your calendar to open up. It just keeps moving. That’s why it’s worth scheduling sessions around moments you’ll want to remember:
A new baby (or fur baby!)
First steps, first teeth, or first day of school
Family visiting from out of town
A new home or new chapter
Grandparents in the picture—literally
Celebrating a big anniversary or birthday
These are the moments that turn a quick photo session at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston or Addison Oaks into something priceless.
Photos Aren’t Just for Now—They’re for Later
We’re not just photographers—we’re parents too. We know how fast time slips through your fingers, and how easy it is to let photos live in a phone gallery or stay trapped in your head as a “we should really do that.”
But here’s what we also know: your future self—and your kids—will thank you for making the time to document this season. These are the photos that go on walls, in albums, and in the hands of grandkids one day.
“We’re Too Busy” is Exactly Why You Should Book
Let’s be real. There’s never a perfect time. But there’s always a right time—and that’s now.
Our one-hour and half-hour family sessions are designed to be simple and stress-free. Whether we’re meeting at Paint Creek Trail, Downtown Rochester, or a local park near your home in West Bloomfield or Bloomfield Hills, we’ll help you choose the best location, walk you through outfit planning, and keep things moving (and fun) during the shoot.
No awkward poses. No dragging out the smiles. Just real moments, captured well.
Let’s Make It Easy
If it’s been more than a year since your last family photo—or if you’ve never had one—you’re not alone. Most of the families we work with say the same thing: “We should have done this sooner.”
We’ll make the process painless. You just have to show up.
Ready to update your family photos in Oakland County?
Reach out and let’s start planning a session that fits your life and your people—right now, as you are.
