"Erin is terrific. So great with our newborn, family photos, and toddlers. Can’t go wrong!"
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I almost talked myself out of posting today.
Between kids, work, and trying to keep up with everything… I kept thinking, “who even cares what I post anyway?”
But here’s the thing I’ve learned after doing this for 10+ years…
The posts you don’t feel like sharing are usually the ones people need the most.
Not the perfect ones.
Not the aesthetic ones.
Just the real ones.
Because behind every “put together” business or account… there’s someone juggling a million things, second guessing themselves, and still showing up anyway.
And honestly? That’s the part people connect with.
So if you’ve been holding back—on posting, starting, trying something new…
This is your sign to just do it messy.
Because done > perfect every single time.
Anyone else in a season where you’re just figuring it out as you go? 👇
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DO`s and DONT`s at your family photoshoot!!
Don’t yell at your kids on the way to your photo session.
(Yes… I know 😅)
Do take a deep breath and remember—this isn’t about perfection.
Don’t stress if your toddler won’t sit still.
They weren’t made to.
Do let them run, play, and be themselves.
That’s where the magic actually happens.
Don’t worry if everything feels a little chaotic.
It almost always does.
Do trust the process—even when it feels crazy in the moment.
Don’t wait until you “feel ready” or everything in life is perfect.
Do show up as you are. That’s more than enough.
Don’t forget—your kids don’t care about perfect photos.
Do remember… one day, these will be the photos they hold onto.
And they won’t see the chaos.
They’ll just see you 🤍
If you’ve ever felt stressed before family photos, you’re not alone. Tell me I’m not the only one 👇
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Photographer confession:
The best photos almost never come from “say cheese.”
They come from the in-between moments…
The giggles, the chaos, the cuddles, the real stuff.
That’s why I don’t stress about perfect poses.
I watch. I wait. I capture what’s actually happening.
And that’s where the magic is.
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3 things I wish every mom knew before booking photos:
Your kids don’t need to “behave perfectly”
The best photos happen when you just love on them
You don’t need a whole new wardrobe
I promise—I’ve seen it all, and it always turns out beautiful
Comment Spring for information on our spring minis! 👇
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Unpopular opinion:
Your kids don’t need to look at the camera in every photo.
The real moments matter more than the “perfect” ones.
Agree or disagree? 👇
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Erin Leigh Studio Photography & Design | Kansas City, Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Gardner, Prairie Village, Mission, Lee's Summit, Independence, Belton, Grandview