Capturing Real Moments at Bethabara Park: A Lifestyle Family Session

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where can I get natural, candid family photos in Winston-Salem?”—you’re in the right place. I recently had the joy of photographing a sweet mother and her son at beautiful Bethabara Park, and this session is the perfect example of what lifestyle photography is all about.

Mom came into the session feeling a bit nervous—she wasn’t sure about posing and didn’t love being in front of the camera. She was also worried her high-energy son wouldn’t cooperate. These concerns are incredibly common, and I hear them often from parents looking to book a relaxed, real-life photo session.

If you're searching, “Are there photographers in Winston-Salem who work well with kids?”—let me assure you, yes! With years of experience photographing families and young children, I’ve learned that the best moments happen when kids are allowed to simply be themselves. During this session, we let her son play, explore, and laugh freely. I joined in—telling jokes, playing games, and chasing him through the park with my camera in hand.

When it was time to focus on Mom, I guided her gently through natural movements and light posing. Her nerves faded, her smile came through, and we captured her authentic self—so much so, she made one of the portraits her new profile picture (and that’s always such a huge compliment!).

This session is a beautiful reminder that great family photos don’t require perfection—just presence, patience, and a little play.

Looking for candid, meaningful family photos in Winston-Salem? Let’s create something beautiful together.