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It is no secret: years fly by so fast. Since we cannot recover the time, we have to take advantage of the short duration we have with our kids and pets. They grow up so fast! One minute you are holding the beautiful little humans in your arms and next they are older while you battle with greying hair. This is why family portraits are so vital. Yes, we live in a world where the average household has a minimum of three smartphones with good cameras. But there’s something monumental that family portraits still hold to present. Here are some reasons why we are always reminded of the significance of family portraits.
Portraits Contribute to Family Bonding
Having family portraits and pet portraits hang on every wall in the house continually reminds the family and others about the importance of strong relationships. The kids feel protected. The parents are always reminded of their reason for striving in life. Everyone is reminded of the special attachment to the family ties.
Appreciated Art
Family portraits are a form of art, especially when they are painted. While photographic portraits of each member of the family are fine, there’s something timeless and mesmerizing about a painted portrait of a beloved part of the family. Whether it’s a classic dog portrait or a painting of your eight-year-old daughter, the image will become an iconic part of the look of a room or hall.
Document Growth
Parenting gets us so busy trying to build the future for the kids that we often end up forgetting about the past. Once the newborn phase is over, most parents are too occupied contributing to a child’s growth via hard work at full-time jobs to truly appreciate the changes happening before their very eyes. Therefore, it is crucial to have regular portraits that could document the children’s growth. One day, when they have all grown up and perhaps away from home, you will want to revive the memories and smile at the milestone they have achieved.
Tradition Preservation
No matter how technology evolves, tradition is one thing that never fades. Just like having a Thanksgiving family dinners at grandma’s place has always been a tradition passed to every generation, and so are family portraits. While you are seeing the importance of this point, your teenage daughter is probably rolling her eyes at it now. But they will also come to appreciate its value and trust in the process later on.
Matching Outfits
To make every year’s portrait session exciting, you might want to spice it up by having the entire family rocking in matching outfits. This usually works when the kids are young. Take advantage of their innocence before they turn into teenagers. Such an idea might sound like a boatload of crap to them at teenage. It doesn’t have to be perfect: just matching outfits that shout out “big happy family!”
Go Old School
It’s funny how paintings never run out of clients and secret admirers. Thanks to the growing talent in the art industry, some artists can transform your family photo to painting. It’s a great way to move from the ordinary and try something bold that will be in the family for decades.
Turn Them Into Gifts
Step out of the ordinary and get grandma a portrait for her birthday. A framed family portrait of her and all her grandchildren is a perfect gift for any occasion. You can make it a tradition every year; no one gets tired of receiving different portraits of their loved ones. You could also get a great shot for your holiday cards!
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This content is sponsored by Anne Davis.
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