A Frosty Fall Family Session | Multi Generational Shoot with Westfield Family Photographer

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Jul 23
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Multigenerational family poses outdoors in autumn, smiling amid trees. Text: "Doberstein #FamilyPhotos, Multi Generational Gift for Grandma."

When Love Looks Like A Gift

Siblings Gift Grandma a Mutli - Generational

Photo Session For Her Birthday

Abby reached out about the kind of gift money can’t buy: memories made together.

Her mom, aunts, and uncles had come up with the sweetest idea—to give Grandma a family photography session for her birthday. One that included everyone: her children, their spouses, the grandchildren, and even a great grandchild.

As a Westfield family photographer, sessions like this are such a joy. They’re a beautiful reminder that family photos don’t just freeze a moment in time—they become heirlooms.

Family group posing in autumn sunlight, surrounded by colorful leaves. Smiling faces, casual attire, children held by adults. Warm, joyful mood.

A family of five stands smiling in front of autumn foliage. They wear casual fall clothing in earthy tones. The mood is warm and joyful.

Westfield’s Fall Fields, Touched by Frost

made for a location on MY DREAMS

We met early in the morning in Westfield, Indiana. The kind of morning that makes you pause—where the fall foliage still glows with warm tones, but the tips of the grasses are kissed with silver frost.

It was stunning. A literal dream setting for photos.

The family chose a neutral styling palette that blended perfectly with the natural textures of the field—soft creams, warm browns, and rich earth tones that created just enough variation to feel harmonious without being overly matched.

Woman in cream sweater kisses baby in plaid outfit and headband, standing in a frosty field. Text: Hashtag Memories. Serene mood.

A Multi-Generational Family Session

with Westfield Family Photographer

With sessions like these, we treat it like a giant extended family session—but each household basically gets a mini built in.

For example, we start with:

Full group portraits (the whole crew!)
Then Grandparents + each generation, including 1:1s
Each household together
Individual siblings & kiddos
Cousin shots and grandkid-only groupings
Fun candids along the way

It’s about capturing the big picture while also making sure everyone walks away with images they personally cherish.

One of Grandma’s daughters (the oldest sibling) fell effortlessly into her “firstborn helper” role, assisting with organizing siblings, positioning groups, and keeping everyone smiling. It was such a sweet, natural dynamic to witness—and such a help to me behind the camera!

Styling Tip: Coordinating Without Matching

If you're planning a session with this many people, styling matters.

Here’s what I always recommend:

Pick 2–3 base colors in a neutral or earthy palette—think creams, browns, grays, and soft muted greens or maroons. Then let each family choose outfits that fit those tones *and* their own comfort.

This creates a cohesive look in photos without everyone feeling like they’re wearing a uniform.

It also helps your location shine—like in this session, where the family’s wardrobe blended perfectly with the frost-tipped grasses and autumn trees.

Large group of people, including children and adults, walk through a sunlit autumn park. Warm clothing and smiling faces create a joyful mood.

Thinking About a Gift That Lasts?

If you’re a mom (or daughter, or granddaughter) thinking about gifting something meaningful to your family—this is it.

📸 Multi-household sessions are great for:

- Holiday gifts for grandparents

- Celebrating milestones (birthdays, retirements, anniversaries)

- Getting siblings + cousins together once a year

- Building a visual family legacy

Every session is styled with intention, paced with grace, and split into individual “mini” moments so every household walks away with something to frame.

Family of six in a frosty field, smiling. Adults in sweaters, kids in warm outfits. Trees and soft sky in the background, cozy mood.

Ready to Plan Your Own Family Session?

Whether you're gifting a session or planning a fall photo update for your crew, I'd love to be your **Westfield family photographer**.

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Let’s create something real, beautiful, and lasting—together.

Hey You... Let's Be Friends, K?!

Central Indiana Newborn & Family Photographer

New around here? Hey, I’m Chelsea! A coffee-fueled Westfield native, raising a slightly wild kiddo just north of the Hamilton County line and capturing the most beautifully real memories for Central Indiana families.

Here at Hashtag Memories, I specialize in storytelling photography — from belly bumps and newborn snuggles to golden-hour giggles in open fields with families of every shape and size.

These aren’t just photos. They’re your memories, held in time.

Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxed in-home newborn session or a family session under Indiana’s wide-open sky —✨ I’m here to help you hold the space.

For laughter. For connection. For the SEASON of life you’re living right now.

If grandma’s recipes make your heart swell, You dream of wildflowers and homegrown veggies, and crave slow, intentional living (even in the chaos)...girl — you are MY KIND of people.

Let’s life together, for those big joys and the little moments alike!

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