If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love new family photos, but we just don’t have the time right now,” I get it. Between work, kids, travel, and trying to squeeze in any actual downtime, summer can feel full before it even starts. However, summer family photos for your busy family can be the perfect way to bottle up these moments.
Here’s the surprising truth that every family photographer knows: summer is actually the easiest time of year to make photos happen. Especially when you’ve got someone (hi, that’s me) handling the planning with you for your family photos.
1. Summer Family Photos for Busy Families Mean No School Night Stress
No homework, no sports drop-offs, and no last-minute permission slips to sign at 8 PM. Just slower evenings, flexible bedtimes, and space to breathe. That kind of energy shows up in your photos—in the way your kids laugh more freely. You’re not rushing from one thing to the next. Therefore, busy families like you can find it easier to schedule summer family photos during this time.
2. You Don’t Have to Plan Alone
I know you’ve got enough on your plate. That is why I don’t expect you to plan this session by yourself. I’ll walk you through the whole process—from finding a great location (with easy parking!) to outfit guidance and timing. You show up, be yourselves, and I’ll take care of the rest, making summer family photos for busy families a breeze.
3. Golden Hour Is on Your Side
Summer’s long, golden evenings mean we have more wiggle room to shoot in beautiful, soft light. This is achieved without keeping the kids up way past bedtime. It’s the perfect recipe for those effortless, sun-soaked images that feel exactly like your family in this season of life.
4. It’s a Time Your Kids Will Actually Remember
Think sandy toes, freckles, and running down the beach with the kind of joy only summer brings. These are the small moments that stick in their memories—and they are the ones worth preserving. Family photos don’t have to be stiff or posed. They can look and feel like real life…just slowed down enough to see it clearly and perfect for busy families looking to capture your summer memories.
5. Booking Summer Family Photos Keeps You Ahead for the Holidays
Imagine this: your holiday cards are designed and ordered before the school year chaos kicks in. By booking for summer family photos, you’re not just making space for memories—you’re checking something big off your Fall to-do list.
Summer won’t be here forever—but while it is, let’s make the most of it. I’ve got space on my calendar and the time to help you plan summer family photos for busy families. These will feel like a breath of fresh air, not another thing to do.
Click here to get in touch—and let’s make it easy. Ready to book some time with an Orange County family photographer that helps you from start to finish? Visit my online booking schedule here and choose a session that fits your summer family schedule. Want a family photoshoot at this exact location? Click here to see behind the scenes of this golden hour beach session.
