Extended family sessions are such a meaningful way to bring everyone together in one place. Whether you are celebrating grandparents, updating photos with cousins, or gathering multiple families while everyone is finally in town, these sessions are designed to feel organized, relaxed, and easy.
I will help guide the session so we get the important group photos, individual family photos, grandparents with grandkids, cousins, siblings, and the smaller combinations that matter most. My goal is to keep things moving, make the process simple, and still leave room for the natural, joyful moments that make your family feel like you.
Central Minnesota Extended Family Photographer
Extended Family Portraits
Large family photos can feel a little overwhelming to plan, but they do not have to feel stressful. Before your session, I will help with timing, location ideas, outfit guidance, and a simple plan for the groupings you want most.
During the session, I will guide everyone through the must-have portraits first, then we can move into smaller groupings and more candid moments. This keeps the session flowing smoothly while making sure no important combinations are missed.
Extended Family Photos That Feel Organized and Natural
Extended Family Session Pricing
Extended family sessions are available for groups of 12 or more people. These sessions are perfect for grandparents, adult siblings, cousins, multiple households, and families who want a full gallery with a mix of formal group photos and natural moments.
Here's the details-
- Includes:
- 60 to 90 minutes of session time (flexible and not in a hurry!)
- Full group photos
- No limit on combinations (individual family photos, grandparents with grandkids, cousin photos, sibling and parent combinations, Individual photos of kids when time allows)
- All edited keeper images included
- Online gallery for viewing, sharing, and downloading
- Print release
- Session and style guide
- Help with outfit coordination and planning
$50 per individual photographed
Tax is included in the price, no travel fees.
The key to a smooth extended family session is having a plan before we start. I will help you think through the groupings that matter most so we can move through everything in a way that feels calm and efficient.
I usually like to begin with the full group while everyone is fresh, then move into grandparents, individual families, kids, cousins, and any extra combinations you would love. This helps everyone know what to expect and keeps the session from feeling chaotic.
A Simple Plan for a Big Family Session
-The Heiers
"She knows the perfect angles and captures so many beautiful and natural moments. She made our two year old son feel at ease and was so good at getting him to smile"
Lindsay & Caleb
Kelsey did SUCH an amazing job with our family photos! She made the entire experience easy and comfortable.
Amanda V.
10/10 recommend Kelsey Bellows photography! Not only does she create stunning images, they are returned quickly, and she makes your session so comfortable!
Session Videography Add On
Session videography can be added to your extended family session for families who want more than still images. A short family film is a beautiful way to remember the movement, voices, laughter, and little moments that photos alone cannot fully capture.
Here's the details-
- 2 to 5 minute family film
- Licensed music
- Online delivery
- Natural clips from throughout your session
Recent Session Videos
Ready to Plan Your Extended Family Session?
If your family is hoping to get everyone together for updated photos, I would love to help make the process easy. Share a few details about your group size, possible dates, and what kind of photos matter most to you, and we can start planning from there.
