For this Southeast MN area family photoshoot, we included not just mom, dad and the kids, but also the grandma and uncle, aunt and cousins! Extended family photos are a great way to capture all members of the family together.  Next time you plan your family pictures, think about asking more family to come along!

We did these photos in the studio in Spring Valley, MN and also around downtown. There are a lot of options in the area, including a creek along with green grass.  There is also a bridge nearby and lots of cool buildings and architecture to really give lots of variety to the session.

So if you have family visiting from out of town, think about scheduling an extended family photo session to remember their visit.  Or maybe all of you all live in SE MN, but you’ve never thought to have grandpa and grandma included in the photos.  Do that this year! While I know agreeing on a date and coordinating the perfect outfit colors can be difficult, it will be worth it.