Formal family portraits are NOT old fashioned and in fact - Ellenburg Photography thinks that these timeless masterpieces are on the way back in. Formal family portraits have been hanging around walls since the beginning of photography - Moms, Dads and Children all dressed in their best wear posed and frozen in time for all generations to see. When you think about going over to Grandma's house - it was always fun to look at these wall portraits and decide who looked like who now. That joy can live on for your children with Formal Family Portraits.

Successful formal family portraits are filled with careful planning.

Who will you invite to participate? What will we wear? How do I make sure my brother doesn't show up in socks and sandles? Don't let your head spin with all these pesky details - let the South Alabama portrait experts at Ellenburg Photography help you. Every session at our studio comes with planning. We chat with you about your family. We get to know the groupings, how many people you will be bringing, what you will wear, and if there is any special occasion that we are focusing on. Big or small occasions are a great time to get dressed up and celebrate and document the day with Family Portraits. 

How long will my formal family portraits take?

Time for formal family portraits are part of the planning. Most south alabama portrait sessions last 60-90 minutes, but can got longer if you need it. Daphne Ellenburg prides herself and her studio in organized groupings for maximum fun and efficiency. She will start small and build and build and build until every one is in your portrait, then she will peal away and modify the groupings to the planning you made.  Every formal family portrait session is led with fun around your event. 

What kind of event would be great for formal family portraits?

Any event that would have multiple generations and a reason to dress up is completely perfect for formal family portraits. Events like - your anniversary, your parent's anniversary, the christening of a child, the birthday of a grandparent. These options can go on and on and on - and we can help you all along the way. All of your portraits will focus on the star of your event and include every one you want to have photographed.

If you can find a reason to be dressed up in South Alabama, Daphne Ellenburg can help you create the magical formal family portraits you've dreamed of having. Do you have a special occasion coming up? Ellenburg Photography does not have regular business hours. This helps us to be there for you before or after your family event. Baby Maggie and her beautiful family were photographed together after her Sunday Christening here in Saraland.

Let the experts at Ellenburg Photography help you create a portrait you would proud to have passed down from generation to generation. How will your tiny baby know that she had grandmother's eyes or her long fingers? Close cuddly loving formal family portraits in a fun studio setting is proudly offered at Ellenburg Photography. Call Daphne Ellenburg to plan your portraits today. Don't let the future slip away because you didn't record the past. Cherish the people you love now.

Exist in portraits for the people that love you the most.