Many families think about family portraits when their children are young. Some of the most meaningful portraits happen after those children are grown.
Eric and Pam Taylor wanted a lasting keepsake. They chose to photograph their daughters as they are now.
Lindsay and Erin came to the studio this past September. Each portrait stands on its own. Together they reflect the family as it is today.
Family Portraits as Keepsakes
A finished portrait becomes more than an image. It represents the people who matter most. Parents often reach this stage and realize they want something permanent for their home. Creating family portraits at this time allows the artwork to reflect who their children have become.
These two pieces share the same tone and scale. They relate to one another without becoming a single group portrait. Each daughter is seen fully. The family story remains clear.
Portraits of Adult Children
Working with adult children changes the focus. The goal is no longer to document growth. The goal is to preserve identity. These portraits show who Lindsay and Erin are today and how their parents see them.
This approach creates an heirloom that holds its meaning over time. It also gives parents a way to have their children represented in the space where the family gathers.
When the artwork was completed, Eric added a verse that reflects how he sees his daughters:
“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
— Proverbs 31:25 (KJV)
Many families wait too long to consider family portraits at this stage. Creating them now preserves a season of life that will not come again.
If you have been thinking about portraits as your children reach adulthood, this is the right time to begin with a portrait consultation.