Starr Extended Family Photos at Highlands Park

​In our fast-paced digital age, where fleeting moments are often captured and quickly discarded, there's something profoundly special about a well-timed extended family photo. These snapshots, though seemingly simple, hold a depth of meaning that transcends time, offering a unique way to connect with our past, present, and future.

At their core, extended family photos are more than just images; they are emotional artifacts. Each photograph captures a moment in time when generations of a family come together, sharing smiles, laughter, and sometimes tears. They offer a visual narrative of family dynamics, growth, and change.

Imagine a photo taken decades ago, where the older generation looks vibrant and young, and children who are now adults are just toddlers. Later on in life, these images are a reminder of the preciousness of these moments.

Family photos serve as a bridge between generations. They allow future descendants to connect with their heritage in a way that goes beyond names and dates in a family tree. A well-preserved extended family photo can provide context to the stories shared during family gatherings, adding faces to the tales of great-aunts, uncles, and cousins. For children and grandchildren, these photos become cherished artifacts that tell the story of where they come from. They can see the family members who came before them, understand their traditions, and appreciate the bonds that shaped their lives. In an age where digital photos can be easily lost in the shuffle of endless media, printed and framed family photos offer a tangible connection to the past.

This is why I am so excited when amazing families like the Starr family do the work or gathering families together to get photos taken. Everyone gets into the photo. They are not group selfies. It is not a photo where it's propped against a water bottle as the phone is on the ground. It is a photo where each person is able to relax and focus on the fun while I get to capture their special relationships. Thanks, Starr family, for trusting me the last two years to capture both sides of your amazing extended families!

Hey! It's Lindsay Wiggins!

I'm the wifey in our husband and wife wedding and portrait photographer team based in Cottage Grove, Minnesota! What exactly does that mean? You'll have to find out more about us, but the basic idea is that I rock all the portrait sessions and Mark sometimes joins in the fun to second shoot on wedding days (because #lifewiththreekids)!

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