Family Portraits In The Home

Have you ever noticed that you start smiling while looking at all the moments you captured when you browse through your smartphone photos? Well, something similar happens when we display our pictures around the house.

Technology has made it easy for us to take pictures and store them, but we have forgotten the importance of printing and displaying them. And there is great importance behind showcasing our favourite family pictures.

Psychology researchers found that family portraits play a crucial role in the sense of belonging that a child develops. They need to know where their family comes from and what is their place in the world.

Photography is a way of treasuring specific moments, events, and milestones. We love to sit and look at our parents’ pictures; we learn more about their love story, childhood, and why they became who they are now. Pictures show who we are and where we have been.

The benefits of family portraits go even further. If you ever find yourself facing problems in your life, looking at a photograph of a happy moment with your family can change how you feel and give you a sense of gratitude.

When Children Feel Unsure

When a child feels left out at school or like no one understands them, seeing themselves surrounded by his family will help change how they feel at home. Sometimes all we need is a tiny reminder of how much love we have around us.

Hanging family portraits in the children’s room is the best way to boost their self-esteem and remind them that they have a loving and supporting family. Having a beautiful photo of your family as the last image you see before going to bed and the first when beginning the day is the perfect way to remind you of the people that genuinely love you.

Family portraits are also a great form to keep family members that are far from us close. Sometimes children do not get to see their grandparents or uncles and aunts because they live further away. Having them around the house teaches your child that they have an extended family that loves and cares for him.
It’s also the one regret that many people have. They look back and wish they had a portrait of their treasured family members to look back on when there gone.

As Children Grow

As children grow, they sometimes become self-conscious about their appearance. When they become familiar with seeing themselves in pictures that everyone can look at, their confidence grows. It helps them accept who they are because they can see that they belong to a family with a particular hair and eye colour.

There you go; if you were searching for a reason to book a family portrait photoshoot and find beautiful frames to hang around your home, you found that reason. Family pictures are beautiful pieces of art that we look back on with love, and they remind us how lucky we are to have such a beautiful family.

If you would like to find out more about my family photography just click the button below to get in touch, I would love to hear all about your own beautiful family,

Paula x