“I was a little concerned about getting my husband on board with the idea but sold it to him by telling him he didn’t have to pose for any of the photos…We just watch the slide show. These are great! I’ve got tears in my eyes. Such beautiful memories you’ve captured there. My husband said that he even likes the photos that he is in (when normally he doesn’t like photos of himself). He was pleasantly surprised by your photos and can now see and understand the benefit of documentary photos. I love the photos. I feel as though in 20 years’ time I will have these photos to help remind me of the time we have as a family in this home. You have really captured the emotive side of our relationships, and the love we have for each other.”
~ Kate
“My father has pretty much dismissed any professional photo we’ve ever had done from Santa photos and school photos to the one other professional photographer who has come here. He says posed photos don’t tell you about the people in the photo. He thinks your photos are fantastic! You captured life itself, not just a great smile.”
~ Nicole
“My husband was very nervous…I think he was worried about having a stranger judge his/our parenting. Not once did either of us actually feel that way while you were here though. You have a very kind nature and it was more than easy having you here, it was really nice, and I was a bit sad when you left!
After seeing the photos, my husband commented that he wishes he hadn’t been so nervous and hidden himself away. He was so impressed you managed to get some photos of him, and photos he actually likes!”
~ Gray Family
“I’ve watched the slide show about a gazillion times & I can finally watch it without crying! I wanted to write you a proper thank-you note for giving me one of the most precious gifts I have ever received…It was a surprise to me that simply looking at pictures of my little family could evoke such overwhelming wave of emotion.
You came into our house a stranger, so quiet, so respectful, so professional and focused. How somebody who I’d never met before, who had never met my kids before was able to capture our family’s personalities so accurately was a shock to me. Your pictures tell me that you are a mother, the same as me. You caught details that no one else but a mother (a hand on my son’s head to acknowledge him as I rush to get a cream to calm my daughter’s distress) would appreciate.
The photo of cuddles and giggles that I share with my little girl made me fall in love with motherhood all over again!”
~ Ange
“Parenting is hard, most people know this. But people don’t often get to SEE why. Your photos illustrated it perfectly for me…I’ve given myself a little more credit for parenting since seeing these photos, all the emotions of just one day!
I worried that the kids might misbehave or have a meltdown and that it might be embarrassing or difficult to explain. There were cranky kid moments, but not once did we feel you thought less of us. Thank you :)”
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Tanya Andersson Photographer
Documentary Family Photography serving Brisbane and surrounding areas will travel on request.
