A family of four poses together outdoors at sunset with golden sunlight streaming through trees in the background.
A family stands together in a natural outdoor setting with beautiful golden hour sunlight filtering through trees.
A family poses together in a garden at sunset wearing coordinated light colored outfits.
A family enjoying a golden sunset moment together in a natural outdoor setting.
A series of candid outdoor family photographs taken in a lush green forest setting during golden hour.
A family wearing white outfits walks together on a nature path surrounded by green foliage.
Two children sit together on green grass in front of a dark wooded background on a sunny day.
Two young children sit together on grassy ground with green foliage in the background.
Two children sitting together on grassy hillside in summer with trees in background.
Extended family group poses together for a portrait outdoors against a wooded backdrop.
Extended family gathering for outdoor photos against a green leafy backdrop at sunset.
Multiple families posed together for portraits in a lush outdoor setting.
Extended family portrait outdoors with multiple generations wearing coordinated white and neutral outfits.
Large multi-generational family group wearing coordinated outfits poses together in a garden setting.
A multi-generational group poses together outdoors wearing coordinated casual outfits in neutral tones.
Extended family poses in coordinated pastel outfits during golden hour outdoor photography session.
Multi-generational family gathering outdoors for a casual group photo in a natural setting.
A family group in casual summer clothing gathered outdoors against a natural wooded backdrop.
Multi-generational family portrait outdoors with everyone wearing coordinated light-colored outfits.
Group portrait session with coordinated white and neutral outfits in a natural setting.
Three women stand together outdoors wearing casual summer outfits against a wooded backdrop.
Two friends pose together at sunset in a natural outdoor setting wearing white tops and summer attire.
Three women pose together in neutral colored outfits against green foliage.
Two friends in casual white tops and denim share a candid moment outdoors.
Two women smile together outdoors wearing white tops against a natural background.
Candid portrait of friends laughing together in a natural outdoor setting.
A couple poses together outdoors wearing casual summer attire at sunset.
Two women wearing white tops stand together outdoors with greenery in the background.
Two people wearing white tops pose together outdoors in front of green foliage on a summer day.
Affectionate group portrait with coordinated white and neutral outfits in a natural outdoor setting.
Family members share tender moments together during sunset photoshoot in wooded area.
A couple stands together in casual attire against a wooded outdoor background.
Casual outdoor family photoshoot with coordinated pink and white outfits against natural greenery.
Couple in matching white tops and jeans walking together through a lush green garden at sunset.
Couple in coordinated white outfits pose together on grassy lawn during golden hour with trees in background.
A couple poses outdoors in coordinated white and beige summer outfits against a lush green backdrop.
A couple in coordinating white and khaki outfits stands together on grass with trees in background.
Two young children stand barefoot together in a wooded area wearing casual summer clothing.
Two young children sitting side by side on grass wearing casual summer outfits.
Two children share a playful moment together in nature.
Children share playful moment together during outdoor portrait session in natural setting.
Young children in coordinated outfits sharing sweet moments outdoors.
Two children in casual summer outfits sit together on grassy ground in a natural outdoor setting.
Two children in matching pink outfits sit together on grass outdoors.
Two young children wearing summer dresses embrace while standing in a grassy outdoor setting.
Sweet moment between children in blue and white dresses against a dark background.
Two children share a joyful hug while standing in front of green foliage.
Two children share a loving embrace outdoors while wearing summer dresses.
A playful outdoor scene where a person tosses a child high into the air on a sunny summer day.
Two young children in matching pink outfits sit together on grass during an outdoor photo session.
Two young children hold hands while running through a grassy outdoor path.
Small child wearing a pink eyelet cardigan outdoors against a dark green background.
Baby wearing pink eyelet romper and white bow stands in tall grass outdoors.
Children swing in a white blanket held by adults in an outdoor garden setting.
Two children laughing together while sitting in a cream-colored hammock outdoors.
Two young children share joyful moments while relaxing in a white hammock.
Children being playfully swung in a white blanket outdoors by adults.
Two children sharing joyful laughter while relaxing together in a white hammock outdoors.
Children playing and being held in a soft white hammock outdoors during a summer photo session.
Candid lifestyle portrait of people relaxing on a blanket in a grassy outdoor setting.
Two children sit close together on a white blanket in a grassy outdoor setting.
Two children sit together on a white blanket in a grassy outdoor setting.
A family of four poses together for a portrait in a lush green outdoor setting at sunset.
A family of four poses together outdoors in coordinated casual outfits against trees at sunset.
Young children pose together during outdoor family photo session in green natural setting.
A tender embrace between two people against a lush green forest background.
A warm summer evening portrait session in a garden with matching white outfits.
A candid moment of joy captured outdoors with lush greenery in the background.
Sweet embrace captured during sunset outdoor family photoshoot with natural backlight.
A sweet outdoor portrait in a white dress against a sunset-lit forest backdrop.
Joyful outdoor portrait of parent and child embracing in white outfits against greenery.
Tender moment between parent and child hugging outdoors in summer evening light.
A sweet outdoor portrait of two people embracing against a natural green background.
A tender embrace captured during an outdoor family photo session with soft natural lighting.
A person in white holds a small child wearing pink during an outdoor portrait session with natural greenery.
Woman in white dress holding young child in pink outfit outdoors against lush natural backdrop at sunset.
A heartwarming moment captured between two people in a natural outdoor setting.
Three children in coordinating outfits pose together during a sunset photo session in a garden.
Family group sharing playful moment together in garden with golden sunset lighting.
Happy family group embracing and laughing together in outdoor garden setting.
An intimate moment shared between two people against a dark forest background.
Parent and toddler in coordinated outfits share a joyful moment together outdoors during golden hour.
Sweet embrace between parent and child wearing coordinating white and pink outfits at sunset.
Tender moment between parent and child during outdoor portrait session at golden hour.
A tender moment captured at sunset with golden light filtering through trees in the background.
Young child in a light blue eyelet dress smiles during outdoor photo session.
A portrait of a young child in a light blue dress standing in front of green foliage.
A close-up outdoor portrait featuring a light blue dress and natural lighting.
Group of children in coordinating outfits pose together on grass during summer photo session.
Four children sitting together on grass with natural greenery in the background.
Young child in a white ruffled top and mint green skirt poses outdoors against a green natural background.
Two children walk hand in hand through a grass path surrounded by green foliage.
Child poses confidently in white ruffled top and mint green skirt during outdoor photo session.
A confident pose in a white top and mint skirt against a natural backdrop.
A portrait of two people wearing casual summer outfits standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.
Two children embracing and smiling outdoors on a grassy area with trees and greenery in the background.
A heartwarming outdoor portrait featuring two people against green foliage.

 

Why Extended Family Sessions Are Worth It

By Honey Tree Photography | Kalamazoo Family Photographer

There’s nothing more meaningful than capturing multiple generations together in one frame. Whether it’s Grandma holding the newest grandbaby, all the cousins laughing in a pile, or the full family lined up in love and chaos—extended family sessions tell the story of where you come from, and who you belong to.

As a Kalamazoo family photographer, I specialize in relaxed, connection-filled extended family photo sessions that feel natural, joyful, and true to you. If you're planning a family reunion, celebrating a milestone, or simply want to preserve this moment in time, here’s everything you need to know about booking an extended family session with Honey Tree Photography.


What Is an Extended Family Session?

An extended family session includes more than just your immediate household—it can include:

  • Grandparents
  • Adult children and their families
  • Aunts, uncles, and cousins
  • Up to 3 or 4 family groups

We’ll capture the entire group together, each individual family unit, grandparent portraits, grandkids-only shots, and any special combinations you’d like.

This type of session is perfect for:

  • Summer lake house getaways
  • Family reunions
  • Anniversary celebrations
  • Holiday gifts
  • Memorializing a vacation in Southwest Michigan

Where Do We Shoot Extended Family Photos?

Living in beautiful Southwest Michigan, we have stunning backdrops all around:

  • Your family cottage on Lake Michigan
  • Local parks like Asylum Lake Preserve, Celery Flats, or Milham Park
  • A golden hour beach session in South Haven or Saugatuck
  • Your family’s backyard or property for a sentimental touch

I’ll help you choose the perfect spot based on your group size, accessibility needs, and overall vibe.


What to Wear for Extended Family Sessions

Coordinating a large group doesn’t have to be stressful! Here are some tips:

  • Choose a color palette (e.g., earth tones, soft neutrals, coastal blues)
  • Avoid matching outfits—think coordinated, not identical
  • Simple, classic pieces always photograph best

Pro tip: Let Grandma pick her outfit first, then build around her. She earned it.


How Long Is the Session? What’s Included?

Extended family sessions typically last 60-90 minutes, giving us plenty of time to capture a variety of groupings without overwhelming the little ones (or the dads 😉).

You’ll receive:

  • A fully guided, easygoing session with posing help
  • A private online gallery
  • A collection of high-resolution edited images
  • Print rights + optional professional print shop access

Why You Won’t Regret Doing This

Extended family photos are one of the few tangible things you can pass down. Kids grow up, grandparents grow older, and life moves fast. Photos like these become more valuable with every passing year.

So whether everyone’s in town for just one weekend, or this is your first time gathering in years, don’t miss the chance to freeze it in time.


Let’s Get Your Whole Crew in the Frame

Honey Tree Photography offers extended family sessions in Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan, South Haven, and along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Let me handle the logistics—you just show up with your people and your love.