Family Photos at Washington Square | Summer Session in Philadelphia

Left: Close-up of an adult and child holding hands. Right: A family of four poses outdoors on a sidewalk surrounded by greenery, capturing family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.

We’ve had the pleasure of photographing and documenting Molly and her family a couple of times over the past few years. Molly first reached out to us when she was pregnant with her youngest, and her eldest was only about two years old. We then got together for the first time to photograph her maternity and family photo session in Society Hill. Now that both of the little ones are here and a little bit older, it was time to update their family photos, which is what led to Molly and her husband scheduling their summer family photo session in the heart of Philadelphia, at Washington Square. 

Outdoor, open locations, like Washington Square, allow- the kids more room to run and play around, which always results in some great natural, candid photos. These natural looking photos are the ones that always look like the kids are enjoying themselves, rather than like they’re being forced to sit still and smile for the camera. Not only can this lend itself to more authentic-looking family photos, but it also gives the kids something to do and look forward to while we are doing those few posed family photos of everyone sitting together and smiling at the camera. We always make sure to get a great combination of all the possible photo opportunities, so while I do focus on photographing your family authentically, we will get those handful of nicely posed family photos, and different pairings (mom with the kids, dad with the kids, etc.) as well. And we, of course, will sometimes bribe the kids with a lollipop or two to get them excited about the posed photos! 

During this summer family session, we let the oldest sibling SAFELY play alongside the notable fountain at Washington Square. He loved putting his hand in the water and just getting to sit along the edge of the fountain. I always want to make the kids’ opinions feel valued during a photo session, so if they want to just take their solo photos by the fountain, then that’s what we’re doing! Some of my personal favorite photos from this family session are the ones of Molly and the kids just sitting together by the edge of the fountain, watching the water fall. Simple and unplanned, but just a truly natural moment between a loving mother and her boys on a summer day in Philadelphia. 

We wrapped up the summer family session in such a sweet moment of the two boys sitting together. The eldest brother was reading some books to his baby brother while they sat on the grass in the park, as their proud parents watched on together after a successful and stress-free summer family photo session! 

To see more of our family photo sessions, take a look at these Playful Family Photos at RoseBridge Farm,  Winter At-Home Family Photos, and Philadelphia Fall Family Photos In a Park.

And if you would like to book your own family photo session with us send us a message here.

A man and woman stand outdoors with two young children, one in each parent's arms, surrounded by greenery and trees—capturing timeless family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A woman with wavy brown hair holds a smiling baby in a red and white outfit near green bushes in bright daylight, capturing sweet family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A young child wearing a red plaid shirt and jeans stands on a sidewalk near a bush, smiling and looking to the side—perfect for family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
Left: Close-up of an adult and child holding hands. Right: A family of four poses outdoors on a sidewalk surrounded by greenery, capturing family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
Two adults stand outdoors holding two young children, all smiling and interacting amid greenery and an American flag—capturing the warmth of family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A man with glasses kisses a baby on the head while holding them near a body of water, capturing a tender moment reminiscent of family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A man helps a baby stand on a stone ledge in a park, while another child in jeans and a red-checkered shirt stands nearby—capturing sweet family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A man sits behind and supports a smiling baby in a white outfit with red sleeves outdoors, capturing the joy of family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A young boy in a red plaid shirt and jeans sits on a stone ledge near water during family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia; in one image, he crosses his arms, while in the other, he covers his face with his hand.
Two adults and two young children sit together on the edge of a fountain for family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia. One child looks upset while the other is curious. Trees and people fill the background.
A young boy in a red and white checkered shirt holds a red lollipop toward the camera, capturing the playful spirit of family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia, as he stands in front of a body of water.
A woman and a young boy sit together on the edge of a fountain in Washington Square in Philadelphia; the boy points at something while his mother looks on, creating a candid moment perfect for family photos.
A woman in a black dress sits on a stone ledge with a young boy in a red plaid shirt and jeans on her lap, capturing family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A young boy wearing a red plaid shirt and jeans stands on the edge of a fountain in a park, with water spraying up behind him and trees in the background—capturing classic family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A young boy in a red plaid shirt and jeans squats on a paved area outdoors, smiling, with trees and a stone wall in the background—perfect for family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A man and woman stand outdoors in a park, smiling at each other in bright sunlight, perfect for family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia with trees and people in the background.
A man and woman stand outside, arm in arm, smiling at each other during family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia, with trees and a gazebo visible in the background.
A man and a young boy walk together in a park; in a close-up, the man squats and smiles beside the boy, who is leaning in and grinning. It’s one of many cherished family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia, with others visible behind them.
A baby with blond hair and a woman with brown hair are seen from behind, sitting outdoors in a park surrounded by greenery, capturing the essence of family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
Two young children sit on grass and fallen leaves, seen from above, looking at an open book together—capturing the warmth of family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
Two young children are sitting on grass outdoors at Washington Square in Philadelphia; the older child holds an open book and faces the younger one, capturing a sweet moment for family photos.
Two young children sit on grass with fallen leaves, sharing a book. Both wear casual clothes and blue shoes—perfect for family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia.
A woman with closed eyes leans contentedly on a man's chest outdoors during family photos at Washington Square in Philadelphia. The man wears glasses and a checkered shirt; the woman wears a black top. Sunlight glows in the background.

Summer Family Photoshoot, Center City Philadelphia 

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