Are professional family photos worth it? Yes, yes and yes!!!! A professional photographer can capture a family moment and create a portrait that tells a part of your story! Kids grow up fast and to those of you that have little ones at home I am sure that eighteen years sounds like an eternity but trust me when I say that it goes by in the blink of an eye and before you know it your child is an adult and you become an empty nester. Before this happens, take the time and have a family photo session done. One that shows the love, laughter and genuineness of your family. These photos will connect you to those who came before and show your most cherished relationships. They are your own family time capsule and will allow your kids to see photos from the past and the present and to hand these down to different generations as the years go by. They are a way to remember a loved one who has passed away. Take it from me who has lost a parent way too soon, life is never a guarantee. Unfortunately, just in this past week I have heard more than one person talking about someone they knew who has just lost a child, a parent, a spouse and even a pet that was truly a part of their family! I promise you that taking just a few hours out of your year will be well worth the time and the investment of hanging that family portrait on the wall to be cherished for lifetimes to come!