Why You Keep Putting Off Family Photos (and How to Finally Make It Happen)
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You’ve been meaning to book family photos but life keeps getting in the way. Here’s why it happens and how to finally make it happen with a relaxed, natural family photographer in South East Queensland.
You keep meaning to book a family photo session… but something always gets in the way.
You tell yourself you’ll do it next month. When work slows down. When the weather cools off. When you’ve lost a few kilos. When the kids are a little older.
But somehow, weeks turn into months and before you know it, another year has flown by.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many families I photograph tell me they almost didn’t book at all. Life gets busy, and it never feels like the perfect time.
Let’s talk about why that happens and how you can finally make it happen (without adding any extra stress).
Why We Keep Putting It Off…
We all have good reasons for delaying family photos:
“I want to lose weight first.”
“The kids won’t sit still long enough.”
“We’re just so busy right now.”
“We’ll wait until things calm down.”
The thing is… life never really slows down. The to-do list never ends, and the ‘perfect time’ doesn’t actually exist.
What I’ve learned, both as a photographer and a parent, is that these ordinary days are the moments you’ll one day miss most. The wild hair, the muddy shoes, the unposed cuddles — they tell your real family story.
The Cost of Waiting…
Every stage of family life is fleeting. The baby sounds. The gap-toothed smiles. The way your kids still reach for your hand. Trust me they end sooner than you expect. My son recently stopped reaching for my hand and it breaks my heart.
If you keep waiting for the ‘right’ time, you might look back and realise those little moments have already passed.
Family photos aren’t about perfection, they’re about preserving time. You’re not just creating pretty pictures, you’re creating something your kids will one day look at and say, “That was us.”
How to Finally Make It Happen!
Here’s the good news … booking family photos doesn’t have to be stressful or complicated.
Choose a photographer who fits your family.
Look for someone whose style feels natural and relaxed, not stiff or overly posed. (If that’s what you love, you’ll feel right at home here!)Pick a date — even before you feel ready.
Once it’s in the calendar, everything else falls into place.Trust your photographer.
From what to wear to how to keep the kids happy during the shoot, your photographer (that’s me!) will guide you every step of the way.
Remember: it’s not about looking perfect, it’s about being together.
What to Expect with L.M.Broderick Photography
My family sessions are all about connection and authenticity. You’ll never be told to “smile at the camera” the whole time. Instead, we’ll focus on the moments that unfold naturally.
We’ll play, explore, and laugh together in some of South East Queenslands most beautiful outdoor locations. From open fields in Fernvale and wivenhoe Dam to scenic family properties in Toogoolawah or Kilcoy.
I want you to walk away not only with beautiful photos, but with a memory of a genuinely fun afternoon (or morning) spent with your favourite people.
So, What’s Stopping You?
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time … this is it, let this be your sign. You don’t need a new outfit, a perfect home, or kids who’ll sit still for an hour.
You just need to show up as you are. I’ll take care of the rest.
Because years from now, when you look back on these photos, you won’t see the mess or the busyness, you’ll see love, laughter, and everything that mattered most.
Ready to Make It Happen?
Don’t let another season slip by without being in the frame.
Let’s capture your family, just as you are, right now.
📸 Book Your Family Photo Session with L.M.Broderick Photography — Family Photographer South East Queensland
