Photography tells the story of our lives. We are so lucky to live in a time where a camera is always at our finger tips. We can capture those special day to day moments that just 20 years ago would have been simply memories. Throughout time however, celebrating milestones through portraiture has remained a priceless and important part of our lives. From the birth of our children, their first birthday, high school graduation, wedding day and all the moments in between; these are all part of our family story that we leave behind for future generations.

In a world where a camera is at our fingertips it is more important now than ever to capture the big milestones through professional portraiture. Think about all the photos you have on your phone right now. Photos of moments you will cherish for the rest of your life. Candid photos from the trip you took last summer to the kids playing in the backyard. Those photos live exclusively on your phone and will most likely remain there to be pulled out from time to time. However, what's missing are those milestone portraits that are hand-crafted to capture a time in a family or child's life. Something you hang in your home to see every single day.

This is where professional portraiture remains a steadfast medium to showcase these milestones throughout our homes. It integrates our family history into our day to day life, not hidden away on our phones or our computers. It allows us to meaningfully capture our family and children in a way that is special. It's also why we as professionals recommend photographing your children and your family every 5 years to truly keep a record of your ever changing family.

Last Spring, Colin created an Artist Project called Lasting Legacy. He photographed children between the ages of 3 and 16 to create a "Lasting Legacy Portrait" artistically finished on watercolor paper with textured overlays. This project captured the innocence and beauty of childhood and reiterated the importance of portraiture in today's modern society. These portraits are soft and inviting, capturing the uniqueness of each child. To see the images from this special project please click here.

We hope you keep taking hundreds of snapshots of your every day life as a family. But we also hope you choose to take the time to create something special that will last generations. A true piece of art that reflects your family and your love for one another.

Everyone deserves to hang a Strauss Peyton Portrait in their home. You've never had a portrait experience like this before.