How Often Should We Do Family Portraits?
How often should you do family portraits? Well, the simplest answer is every year. But some people go all out for their family photographs – large wall pieces, heirloom albums, and the works. Their family portraits actually become part of the home’s decor. And that can be quite an investment. So is the expectation to do that every year? No. While it’s great to track the family through the years, there are some years that the kids don’t change all that much. For those times, it’s recommended to still have an annual family portrait – but keep it simple with smaller print packages. Maybe you change out one of the framed prints on the wall, and a handful of images around the house on end tables, or on the mantle. So how do you know when family portraits should be updated in a big way? Here are a few simple guidelines to your family portrait updates: When you have a new addition to the family. Every year the first 5 years is a good guideline, …