Traditional family photos are shiny, peaceful and nice to look at, but they rarely depict reality. Those perfectly posed portraits where the family can be seen happily frolicking at a park, or gathered lovingly together in the living room, or dressed in matching attire for the holidays.
But let's get real for a minute. Life is not always so picturesque in Instagram and traditional family photos. Kids don't smile when you ask them to, family rooms aren't spotless and clutter-free, and moms don't always have it all together.
Lifestyle photographer and mom Danielle Guenther is well aware of this fact. She's been taking photos of what the modern day family really looks like and she joins Take Two to tell us more about her photo project "Best Case Scenario."
From this successful experience, the photographer was inspired to strip away the pristine facade from family portraits in order to reveal the pandemonium that often accompanies everyday life with small children.
Although the images are humorously exaggerated, Danielle hopes to capture many of the feelings that parents may experience as they try to balance everything from work and chores to sleep and childcare.
Danielle's unorthodox approach to family portraits has proven popular. After seeing some of Guenther's creative shots other parents began reaching out to the photographer to request their own 'chaotic portraits'.
"Loser Unpacks It All" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Keepin it Reel" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Got Milk…Yet?" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Parenting is Exhausting…" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Hold on a sec.." (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Just Another Mouth to Feed" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Oh NO!!!" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Keep Your Head in the Game" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Escape Plan" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Clean up on Aisle 5!" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
"Playdate (IN)Sanity" (Danielle Guenther Photography)
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