Steve and Korri with their daughters Vienna and baby Elizabeth photographed on the beach at Stanley Park. (Photos by Julia Pelish)
A family portrait for Father’s Day may not seem like the ideal gift for most guys. But I think that’s because men often get stereotyped as sports and money addicts who view family matters as chores. From my experience, though, the one thing men are passionate about is their kids and spending time with their family. They will do anything for them and are eager to have any memento they can of their lives.
If you’re looking for a distinctive gift for this year’s celebration of Dad, a portrait session with his children and their mom just may turn out to be a treasure he’ll covet. Just make sure you and he know what the photo shoot entails. A family portrait session will typically last two hours and most likely take place on location in the Lower Mainland. If he loves a particular spot, he might want a keepsake photo of it.
Wardrobe is important to creating a special picture. That doesn’t mean Dad needs to dress to the nines, but he should coordinate his wardrobe with the others who will be in the photo. Usually, white or black works best.
The cost for a two-hour family portrait session with me begins at $275 and packages can include prints, frames and even champagne!
Portraits may never compete with a new set of golf clubs or season’s tickets to the Canucks, but they are unique gifts and will last longer than even a set of titanium irons. As Father’s Day approaches, it’s something to think about.
