Why family portraits are one of the best investments you can make.

There’s nothing more important than family; they’re the people you share your home and life’s experiences with, the people you share meals and happy moments with. You create memories with your family, which is why it’s so important to capture moments together as you are now. Family portraits can be created in the studio or at a variety of locations. This beautiful family portrait was created in a natural setting in Johns Creek, Ga. But other types of locations work great too! You can go to a local downtown area like Duluth, Ga, where parks, murals and other scenics are in abundance or head downtown to Atlanta for a bustling city vibe. 

It’s rare for you to get your entire family together in one shot but having those photos is truly special. Here’s why you should take the time to hire a professional photographer to shoot a beautiful family portrait for your home.

1. Portraits are beautiful décor pieces. If you’re looking for something special to hang on your wall at home, a family portrait is the perfect option. Portraits usually work best on a focus wall, which is why it pays to hire a professional photographer. If you’re going to have a photo of your family in a prominent part of your home, it should be beautifully shot. 

2. They last a lifetime. The reason why family portraits are seen as investments is because they’ll last for years. Photos like this can be passed down to future generations so that they have something special to remember their family by.

3. Portraits make for wonderful gifts. If you’ve been racking your brain for gift ideas for a family member, a framed family photo is a great option. Even more so if someone is having a milestone birthday and you’re looking for something extra special to give them.

4. It brings the family together. Shooting a family portrait is a great way to bring the family together so why not make a fun day out of it? Get your family members to come up with fun ideas for the shoot if you want to do something a little less traditional and take this opportunity to spend some additional time together afterwards so that you can attach some special memories to the portrait too.

There’s no time like the present to capture the special bond between you and your family. 

Cindi Fortmann Photography is a full service studio, specializing in Professional Headshots, Commercial Photography and Portraits.  We are located in the heart of Johns Creek, also serving the surrounding areas including Alpharetta, Suwanee, Cumming, Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Duluth etc.