Styling your Family portraits
Your session is booked...now what?! How on earth do you put together outfits worthy of hanging on your wall? Take a deep breath, it's easier than you think!
Start with yourself. If you're anything like me, you're picky, know what looks good on you best, and will have the hardest time dressing yourself. So start with yourself. Choose the biggest items first, like a top or a dress, and move on from there. Once you have your base outfit chosen, move on to the next Parent. Choose something that coordinates with your outfit, but nothing super matchey. From there, head to your kiddos. With so many options out there for children, choosing outfits to round out the family will be a breeze. Once everyone's base outfits are chosen, move on to layers, accessories, and footwear.
A note on footwear: typically during a family session, we're moving, walking, crouching and sitting. You'll be walking on uneven ground, through tall grasses, and over rocks so I highly suggest choosing stable footwear. No spiky heels or platform boots are needed for these family sessions!
If you need any help at all choosing your outfits, I'm always happy to give my opinion. Just reach out via email or social media!

If you asked me ten years ago, this is a post that I absolutely, adamantly, would never ever write. Full stop. But seasons change, forks in the roads come, and here I am, ending the year 2025 and my career as a newborn photographer in one fell swoop. I am *not* putting my camera down altogether, just making official what has been for at least the past year: come the strike of midnight, my newborn journey est fini. Thank you to everyone who trusted me with their tiny newborns. I appreciate you more than you will ever know. And to end, I leave you with a tiny amount of behind the scenes that I took and never posted, because I suck at social media. That is a story I just can’t seem to finish.
Me: ‘want a sneak peek?!’ Also me: ‘here’s your entire gallery instead’. 🤦♀️ with this GORGEOUS weather we’ve been having, it’s not too late to book a family session! #familyphotographer
The Goodest Boy helped me figure out my new smoke machine tonight, and I don’t want to brag, but I already have orders for wall art…from my kids 🤣 #itcounts #modeldog #paidintreats #whosagoodboy #sarniaphotographer
Game. On. The newest set for Sports is finally perfected! These sessions are available now for booking for single athletes or teams. #southernontariosportsphotography #sportsphotographer #sarniasportsphotograper
It’s been a while (what’s new eh?), but I’ve been working away on something new and I can’t WAIT to show it to you! #sportsphotographer #southernontariosportsphotography #sportsphotography #lacross
The `Not so mini Family Mini Sessions` details below!
- For Past Clients Only: If I`ve photographed you before, this one`s for you!
- 30 minute sessions (this is the mini part)
- full gallery (this is where its NOT a mini session)
- Single Family units only
- $300 +HST (this is also the mini part)
Get in touch for more details, dates, and how to book!
Oldies but goodies! Consider this your reminder to start thinking about updating those Family Portraits this year. And psssst Husbands....this is a great idea for Mother`s Day which will be here before you know it!
Returning Clients: I will be releasing a shorter, `feels like a mini but definitely is not a mini` session option for this Spring/Summer, reach out for more info!
#sarniafamilyphotographer #familyphotography #updatethosefamilyphotos
I’ll just…leave these here. Because I have spent half the day trying to come up with the perfect sentiment to go with these photos, and I just don’t think one exists.
It`s been 84 years since I last posted anything on Social Media...
Just kidding, it`s only been forever. Some of you may know that I accidentally fell into the world of Sports Photography last year. Since then, I`ve been busy photographing all the sports, and I`ve had no time for my usual Newborns and Families. And my gosh have I MISSED this!
Thank you to one of the best families I know for coming along for a short notice session. ❤
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Suzanna Kennedy is a Newborn, Baby, and Family Photographer located in Corunna, Ontario, serving all of Lambton County and beyond.