You love your family photos… and then they vanish into the endless scroll of your phone. Here are simple ways to use your images so they actually become part of your life. 1) Print One “Hero” Photo Pick one image and print it big—the one that feels like your family.One meaningful print beats 80 images that live…
Book a session. In Florida, timing matters. The right time of day gives you softer light, better skin tones, fewer squinty eyes, and a session that feels easier. [Buttons: Check availability → /contact/ | View pricing → /collections/] The Best Time (Usually): Golden Hour Golden hour is typically the last 60–90 minutes before sunset. Why…
Book a session. If you’ve ever thought, “My kids will never cooperate,” you’re not alone. The good news: you don’t need perfect behavior to get great family photos. You just need a simple plan. Florida sessions work best when kids can move, snack, and reset fast this plan keeps it simple. 1) Tell Them What…
Book a session. Florida has two light situations that affect what you wear: bright sun at midday, which is harsh and unforgiving, and golden hour, which is soft and makes almost everything look good. Since we’re shooting at golden hour, you have more flexibility than you think. But a few things still matter. Keep it…
Book a session. As a New Port Richey family photographer, I often shoot in nearby spots that offer the perfect mix of beauty and breathing room. One of my favorite hidden gems? A.L. Anderson Park in Tarpon Springs just a short drive south of New Port Richey. It’s peaceful, family-friendly, and ideal for letting kids…
Most families I work with have the same worry going in: what if the kids won’t cooperate, what if my partner checks out, what if the whole thing feels like work. That’s a reasonable thing to wonder. Here’s how I think about it. I’ve been photographing families in New Port Richey and across Tampa Bay…
Book a session. The “Just Right” Way to Capture This Season with Family Portrait Mini Sessions If you’ve been meaning to update your family photos but the idea of a full session feels like a lot of time, energy, planning, then Family Portrait Mini Sessions are built for you. At Jeff Jansen Photography, mini sessions…
Book a session. I’ve lived in New Port Richey for years and I shoot at Sims Park more than anywhere else in Pasco County. That’s not a sales pitch, it’s just the truth. The place has everything a family session needs without the drive, the parking nightmare, or the “we look like every other family…
If you’re planning a family session in a Tampa Bay park, the permit question comes up eventually. The short answer: it depends on the county, the size of your group, and whether your photographer is working commercially. Here’s what actually applies. Why permits exist Public parks require commercial photography permits to manage traffic, protect the…
Book a session. Most families I photograph spend more time worrying about the session than enjoying it. They’ve been stressing about outfits for two weeks, they’ve told the kids to behave six times in the car, and they show up hoping everyone cooperates. That’s a hard way to start. And it usually shows. Here’s what…