Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Book Your Family Portraits
Years ago, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my life—starting my photography business.
I worried about all the things… Would people actually book me? What if I wasn’t good enough? What if I put my heart into this and it didn’t work out?
It wasn’t a sure thing, and that made it feel risky. But despite all the uncertainty, I did it anyway. And I gotta say, it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Meet Heidi – A Mom Who Almost Didn’t Book
Recently, I worked with a mom who was in that same “should I or shouldn’t I?” place—not about starting a business, but about booking a family portrait session. She hesitated for a few reasons:
- “I don’t know if my kids will cooperate.” She dreaded the idea of forced smiles, meltdowns, and the stress of making sure everyone behaved.
- “I feel like I need to lose a few pounds first.” She wanted to love her photos but worried she wouldn’t like how she looked.
- “We’re just too busy right now.” Between school, sports, work, and life, scheduling a session felt overwhelming.
Sound familiar?
We all do this. Our brains are wired to come up with reasons to put things off—to wait for the “perfect time.” But when I asked her why, despite all these hesitations, she still reached out about booking a session, her answer said it all:
“I don’t want to look back and regret not having these moments captured.”
The Truth About Timing
Here’s the thing—life doesn’t slow down. The kids don’t stop growing. The seasons keep changing. And those messy, love-filled, real-life moments? They don’t wait for the perfect time.
I get it. It’s easy to put off booking a session when it feels like something you should do but not something urgent. But if I can encourage you to take one small risk today, let it be this:
Don’t wait. Don’t let another year slip by without capturing your family as they are, right now.
A Stress-Free Experience (I Promise!)
If you’re worried about the chaos of family photos, I’ve got you. My sessions are designed to be fun, relaxed, and all about your family’s genuine connection. No forced smiles, no pressure—just real moments you’ll love looking back on.
And when all is said and done, I want you to feel like this was one of the best decisions you ever made.
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