Photo Moxie Studio

The big family photo matters.

And so do the moments.

The grandparents and cousins and all the side conversations. They traveled, coordinated outfits, cleared schedules, and showed up because being together matters.

Ooorrr, in this case, because a family portrait was the anniversary gift request from the two people at the center of this crew. Married for 60 years, they are the parents to some, grandparents to some, great-grandparents to some (and probably a few titles I’m forgetting.)

When everyone is already in one place, it is worth taking the time for a real family portrait. Something better than a quick phone photo.

And something everyone can keep.

If your family is gathering this summer, this might be your sign to finally get it on the calendar. Or if you want to be the cool cousin and offer it as a gift. My pro tip for the day. (You’re welcome.)

Kisses and smiles with a palm-tree-shadow background. Must be a Florida wedding.