A Moving Portrait Session | The Grabers
From the second I read Elyse’s answers to the questionnaire I send out prior to sessions, I knew I was going to be part of something special. She is one of those moms that really knows her children. I have a friend that’s like that. She knows her children so well, and it makes her a better mom. She knows how to better interact, discipline, listen to, give space to, and teach her children. Typically, I feel inadequate… I am either not as observant, thoughtful, or selfless as these mamas, because it feels like sometimes I fail to really see them and know them. Something to work on!
When I was thinking about the footage I got during this Moving Portrait session, and as I was rereading her answers, I knew I wanted this film to be a love letter to her 5 sons and daughters. Mother’s Day coming up was an extra little nudge in that direction. I absolutely, positively LOVE the result and can’t wait to do this more during video sessions.
I love that her children are going to have mom, in her own voice, affirming to them what makes them unique, special and loved. Can you imagine having something like this to turn back to from time to time? What a treasure.
Moving Portrait sessions are a mash-up of a portrait session and a family film. You get the best of both worlds. You get some Christmas card and fireplace mantel worthy family pictures, but also real-life candids, and of course a one-of-a-kind family film showing your kids off in their current stages. What could be better?
Enjoy the latest Moving Portrait session and photos. I love it.
