Family Portraits

We take the time to photograph your family in different poses and combinations. We have no limit to the number of poses you can try, and are more than willing to work with any and all of your ideas. Accent Photography has its own studio located right here in Minneapolis, MN. No corporate chain, so you control your photo session.

When most people decide to have their family portraits created, they envision a classic photograph in a beautiful frame displayed in their foyer or above their mantel. We bring this vision to the next level with various elegant backgrounds, soft studio lighting and a great selection of high quality frames to choose from. Then, after you choose your favorite portraits, we enhance each of your selected images, carefully smoothing out your complexion, removing coffee and soda stains from your teeth, and brightening your eyes. You will be amazed at how great you look in your finished family portraits. Most studios charge a lot for this type of retouching. Some don’t even offer it. We include this complimentary service.

The classic, wall  portrait will not tell the whole story, though. It is just one component of your session. Unlike most studios, we also photograph smaller combinations (Mom & Dad together, all the children together, Mom and daughter, etc.). We really let you have fun with this, and we have a lot of creative ideas that allow us to capture your family actually interacting with each other. Laughter, teasing, sibling rivalry; you’ll see the familiar expressions and emotions in these images. And when you look back at these photographs ten years from now, you will see not just what your family looked like, but what it was like.

Our goal is to create a timeless image that will bring back this moment in time for years and generations to come. Though your children may not understand the value of it now, we realize that you are not just having this portrait created for yourselves, but for them as well.

The final thing that sets Accent Photography apart from other studios is that we customize each family’s session based on what they want. We can either do a phone consultation or set up a time for you to stop by the studio, depending on your schedule. Either way, the first step is to give us a call, talk to us a little, and tell us how you envision your family portrait. We’ll give you some suggestions, and if you like what you hear we can discuss your session in more detail.

We like to keep our pricing pretty simple and give our clients a variety of choices. In fact, we have a whole packet of choices that we will give you when you come in for your session. Each family wants something different, but I’d say that on average our family clients invest between $300 and $500.

Talking to people about what they want out of their family photo session is one of our favorite parts of our job, so don’t hesitate to call us.

Thank you so much for the beautiful images. I’m sure they will be appreciated for generations to come. You always say it is no big deal, but I must insist that it is. Having a gift or talent is one thing. Sharing it is quite another.

- Steen and Sue

 

I just wanted to say a BIG thank you for the beautiful pictures of my family!  WOW! The photos are beautiful!!

The grandparents are thrilled as well.  I love the nice backing on the 8×10′s!  It’s very kind of you to continue taking our pictures year after year, and for your incredible generosity.  As my father-in-law would always say – “blessings on you” and your family this Thanksgiving season!

Take care – and thanks again!

- Evie Standlea