Image by Sandra Stokmans, The Netherlands Even though documentary family photographers approach family photography in the “same way”, they all bring a different point of view based on their experiences and values – which results in very different photographs. This week we are showcasing blog posts about how different photographers approach their work: Overlooked […]
This week, Hartford, Connecticut-based documentary family photographer Anna Holden is sharing her tips and tricks for taking self portraits / Documentary self portraits – Because who can afford a family photojournalist every day? Do I believe in love at first sight? No doubt. Three years ago when I stumbled upon documentary family photography for the first […]
Documentary family photography is still a fairly new concept, but it’s carving the way for the world to see how amazing real life photographs are. But not everyone realizes all documentary photographers aren’t the same, just like with any other types of photographers!
We LOVE getting pets in the frame. Afterall, the whole point of a documentary family session is to document your family’s life, and that includes your pet(s). Here are the DFP community’s top 5 reasons why you should absolutely include your pets in your next family photo session.
Eeek, how is it June already? This year is flying past. So it’s already time for another edition of the Breakfast Around the World series. These photos, taken by our talented community of documentary family photographers around the world, showcase what documentary family photography is all about: real family life in all its
Today, we are thrilled to feature a recent documentary photography session by Julia Erz, one our talented Listed Photographers based in Freiburg, Germany. Julia told us:
Navigating these murky waters is not for the faint of heart. Sometimes. Sometimes, I am the captain my kids need. The house is clean. Like actually clean. My kids are happy. They are full of laughter and love. The weekly menu is planned, the weekly calendar is filled out. Clothes are washed. We have time […]
WORDS AND IMAGES BY SANDRA STOKMANS, UTRECHT NETHERLANDS DOCUMENTARY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER “I am at a loss for words” was Bernadette’s response. “Such gorgeous pictures of such intense precious moments”. I thought that was the most wonderful response on this emotion-filled documentary shoot. I was very moved by it. Not in the least because I knew Grandpa had received […]
Did you know that having photos of you and your children on display in your home can boost their self esteem? Yes, that’s right. By seeing pictures of themselves displayed on the wall within the context of their family and friends, it gives them a sense of belonging. They understand that they are not on […]
What is it like to have three kids? Honestly, it’s mayhem. But it’s the most beautiful kind of mayhem. The kind you’ll miss when your house is quiet and your family is grown. It is exhausted gratitude. It is an overflowing heart. It is the greatest
