Cooper’s Growing Family Session | Family Photos New Orleans
Cooper is officially 18 months old and getting ready for his biggest role yet.. becoming a big brother! The Gros family is always one of my favorite families to photograph because it is so easy to see how much love they have for Cooper already. Watching families grow over the years is one of my favorite parts of this job, and I already know this next season is going to be such a sweet one for them. That’s one reason I love capturing family photos in New Orleans… these sessions freeze a season of life that changes so quickly!
When the Session Doesn’t Go According to Plan
We originally planned for this session to be half outdoors and half indoors. However, right before the session started, the studio power went out. Thankfully, this family was completely willing to go with the flow, which made all the difference. With the beautiful natural light at the studio, you honestly might not even realize we photographed most of the session with no power at all.
Making the Most of the Moment
Sometimes sessions do not go exactly as planned, and honestly, that is just part of life. I always think I’m such a relaxed person until something unexpected throws me off track and I suddenly realize…maybe I’m not quite as relaxed as I thought. Still, moments like this are always a reminder that flexibility matters so much during family sessions. Some of the sweetest moments happen when everyone simply leans into the chaos a little bit.
A Dramatic Finish
With about 10 minutes left in the session, the power finally came back on. So naturally, we finished the session on the green studio backdrop and captured a few images with dramatic studio lighting to end the gallery with a completely different feel. I absolutely loved the final mix of soft natural light and moodier studio portraits!
Ready for Baby #2
Now we all wait to find out if baby number two will be a boy or a girl. I already cannot wait to get this sweet family back into the studio again to document their next chapter together!
Capturing Your Family Photos in New Orleans
As a New Orleans photographer, I love creating sessions that feel relaxed and full of connection… even when life throws us little surprises along the way! If you’ve been thinking about updating your own family photos in New Orleans, I’d love to help you capture this season exactly as it is. Book your session today and let’s capture moments you’ll treasure forever!
