PORTFOLIO BUILDING SESSION

Family with teenager(s)

DOCUMENTARY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Deadline to apply is Sunday, August 18, 2024. 

APPLY HERE

First, for those of you new to documentary family photography….

Basically there is no posing. No direction. Just unembellished, honest moments of you and your family just as you are.

During the session I look to capture images that show connection, personalities and the ebbs and flows in your everyday family life. I’m not a complete fly on the wall as I do still like to interact with your family, but what, when, how you do things is completely up to you.

All you have to do is just be you.

** IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PORTRAIT (POSED) OR LIFESTYLE  (SEMI-POSED) IMAGES, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU.**

Differences between portrait, lifestyle & documentary family photography
Why I’m doing this.

So far the majority of my documentary family photography work has been focused around families with younger children.

While I love photographing these younger years (and will very much continue to do so), I am looking to expand my portfolio and

document what life looks and feels like for families with teens.

These are the years when the images aren’t so much about photographing the cute things they are doing, but rather who they are as an individual as they transition into this new stage of life.

What interests absorb their time and attention? What relationships are valuable to them now? How are they choosing to present themselves to their peers and wider world? What do family dynamics look and feel like for teenagers and other family members?

There is so much value in capturing these teenage years.

Not only is it a way to see how far they have come over the years, but it is a chance for them to have images where they can feel seen and valued.

And I would love capture these images for you, your family, and your teenager(s).

Siblings playing chess
What the family session with me will look like.

My family sessions are very relaxed. You just go about your day and I’ll take care of the rest.

Depending on the flow & the family members, I may spend more time with the teen(s), as this is the area I would like to build my portfolio. This will be discussed more in-depth with the selected families.

What you get.

– Pre session video call.

10 -12 hour in/around home professional family documentary photography session.

 10 complimentary edited high-res images of your choosing with the option to purchase additional images and products from the full gallery.

Who this is for.

TO APPLY YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

  • Have at least one teenager (13-18 y.o).

  • Have all family members on board for having unposed, real-life family photos.

  • Be willing to sign a contract & model release so the images from the session can be used for online & offline marketing purposes (brochures, website, portfolio, etc…)

  • Complete and submit the form below.

  • Be available to do the session between August 18 -September 15, 2024.

Who I am.

For those of you who don’t know me,  my name is Laura Griffin and I’m a documentary style family photographer and filmmaker based in Ireland. You can check out more about me here as well as see more of my photography work and film work.

MORE about me
why photos are more than just photos.
Filming
I am only selecting a handful of families, so if you are interested, don’t wait too long…
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If you aren’t sure quite yet but want to be reminded later, drop your email here and I’ll send you a friendly reminder in a few weeks.

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Potential questions you may have…

WHAT TYPE OF FAMILIES ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Each family has their own unique journey and I would love to share a diverse range of what family life looks like, feels like, loves like.

I warmly welcome families who have members that are neurodiverse, disabled, LGBTQ+, POC (People of Colour), blended or rainbow families. Of course, if none of these apply to your family, you will most definitely still be considered for selection.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THESE SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?

The the majority of my sessions take place in and around the home as I often find this is where family members are most comfortable and where so much of family life takes place. I am also definitely up for discussing other locations if there are favourite hikes, beaches, etc… you like to go to or places you enjoy spending time.

ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN COSTS?

No. My normal fee is waived as it is a model call/portfolio session and I will be experimenting with different types of shots which I normally do not do on my regular sessions.

The full price applies for any additional digital images and products you would like to have.

HOW WILL THESE PHOTOS BE USED?

These images will be used for promotional purposes online  (i.e. website, social media, competitions, etc..) and offline (i.e. brochures, flyers, print product samples, etc…).

WHAT IF THERE ARE A FEW PHOTOS I DON’T WANT TO BE USED.

If there are any sensitive images that you would prefer not to be shared on a public platform, you can let me know and we can discuss them. I want to make sure you are comfortable with the images that I use.

I’M WORRIED THAT…OUR HOME IS TOO MESSY/WE DON’T HAVE THE “RIGHT” WARDROBE/IT’S TOO CHAOTIC, ETC..
These images are made for you, not anyone else. My goal is to capture meaningful, tender, joyous, real moments of your everyday busy and unique life. It is not about looking, being or dressing a certain way. All you have to do is just be you. I’ll do the rest.
I DON’T MEET THE REQUIREMENTS BUT KNOW SOMEONE WHO MIGHT. CAN I SHARE THIS WITH THEM? 

Yes! Feel free to share this with anyone who you think would appreciate and be eligible for this type of session.

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