The Good Stuff: A Family of Six Session
Four kids, two parents, and one of those golden Texas evenings where the light just keeps getting better. This family of six session at Cedar Hill State Park was loud, fast, and full of the kind of energy that makes our job feel less like work and more like play.
When the Chaos Is the Good Part
Bigger families bring bigger energy, and honestly, that’s where we thrive. We don’t try to calm it down. We follow it. A sibling tackle, a piggyback ride, someone making a face that cracks everybody up. Those moments come fast with four kids in the mix, and our job is to be ready when they do.
Cedar Hill State Park gave us everything we needed. Open terrain, warm fall light, and enough space for four kids to sprint without anyone worrying about boundaries. The backdrop shifted from tall grass to stone ledges to wide open sky as we moved through the property. We shot wide in those open stretches and pulled in tight for the quiet moments between the sprints.
People with larger groups sometimes worry their photos will feel chaotic. We promise you, the chaos is the good part. It’s what makes your people yours. After twenty-plus years behind the camera, the wildest sessions consistently produce the most genuine galleries. Show up, be yourselves, and let us handle the rest. You can see more of our work on our family photography portfolio page.
If you’re planning Cedar Hill family photography and wondering whether it works for a big crew, yes. A hundred times yes. The park’s mix of open fields and rustic structures gives us variety without ever having to rush from one location to the next. That golden hour light rolling across the Texas prairie? A photographer’s dream.
Is Cedar Hill State Park a good location for family photos with young kids?
It’s one of our favorites in the DFW area. The open fields give kids room to move, the rustic barns and stone features add variety, and the golden hour light across that Texas prairie is consistently beautiful. We recommend an evening session for the best conditions.
How do I book a family session with Twig & Olive?
Head to our contact page and tell us a little about your family, your preferred location, and when you’re hoping to shoot. We travel for sessions across the country and love working with groups of all sizes.
