In a fast-paced world full of digital distractions and never-ending disruptions, adventure family photography is a unique and memorable way to capture your family’s spirit and connection while spending some intentional time with those you love in the beautiful outdoors of the Northwest.  Adventure family photography does away with those stiff posed portraits and instead records your family having an “adventure.”  That adventure could be playing on the beach of a mountain lake or trekking through the snow in an alpine forest.  Whatever the adventure, whether big or small, the photographs show genuine smiles and family connections.  Consider the following when deciding whether an adventure family photography session is for you:

• More than Traditional Portraits: The adventure family photography session is an alternative to the traditional studio portraits.  Rather than stiff poses and forced smiles, adventure family photography captures your family hiking, playing on the beach, skipping rocks or any other myriad of fun outdoors activities.  The goal is to create imagery of your family having fun and interacting together.  The result is photographs that tell a genuine story of your family while also making memories. This type of photography session is especially beneficial for those with high energy children (like mine!) that do not do well sitting still and smiling at the camera as with the traditional photo sessions.  With a adventure family photography session, children can run around and be silly, parents are not stressed about making them perform, there is usually lots of laughter, and in the end this results in beautiful and touching images.
• Documents Authentic Moments: The beauty of adventure family photography is that it freezes authentic and unscripted moments shared by your family.  The kids are not required to “behave” during this adventure – they just need to have fun!  It truly is a time to just enjoy the time and let the photographer do the rest.  Laughter and fun is the key to making memories AND stunning images during an adventure family photo session!
• Choosing a Fitting Location:  The northwest, where I live, is one of the most stunning places in the country!  What better studio than the outdoors with an epic mountain backdrop or a glistening lake.  The most epic family photographs are taken in magnificent locations against a golden sunset with lots of nooks and crannies for the family explore.  The portraits you receive from an adventure family photo session will not only make for authentic photos of your family, but the stunning background will make your portraits look more like pieces of artwork on the walls of your home!
• Enjoying the Outdoors:  The heart of adventure family photography is documenting the family exploring the outdoors together.  The result is photographs that not only capture mother nature’s beauty but also the serenity and curiosity of outdoor explorations.  The adventure can adapt to any of the changing seasons. Whether it is making snow angels, skipping rocks in a high spring river or running through the colorful fall leaves, each season offers unique ways to create family memories. 
• Memories that Last a Lifetime: Images from a adventure family photography session are memories that can be visited time and time again.  The images not only document your family as it is now, but the images also become cherished memories for your family. 

In today’s fast-paced world, adventure family photography is a great way to slow down and smell the roses.  It is a celebration of your family and a visual journal of your time together.   It offers a way to freeze your memories, document your story and honor the beauty of familial connections.  If you are searching for a more exciting and genuine way to capture your family’s story, consider the world of adventure family photography.