Extended Family Session in Clemson, SC | Ashley & Her FAMILY


Extended family sessions are always extra special, and this one with Ashley’s family in Clemson, SC was no exception. Ashley is a fellow photographer (which made this feel even more special). It was such a meaningful way to capture multiple generations all in one place!

 

Ashley has two young daughters, and if you’ve ever tried to photograph toddlers, you know that they have their own ideas about how things should go. Her oldest wasn’t feeling the photo vibe, but we made it work. With some silly games, lots of movement, and plenty of patience, we ended up with the sweetest mix of posed and candid moments! Some of the best photos from the session happened during those playful, in-between moments.

A mom and child in flowy dresses dance together in Clemson, SC joyfully on green grass surrounded by lush foliage for family photo session
Small child in white dress running across a lush green lawn with flowering trees and bushes in the background.

We chose a peaceful location in Clemson, SC that gave us enough space to spread out and let the kids be kids. Everyone came dressed in perfect coordinating outfits that looked effortless and beautiful, classic neutrals with just enough variety to keep things visually interesting.

A series of extended family portraits captured in a lush natural setting with pastel and neutral toned clothing in Clemson, SC
Extended family poses in Clemson, SC together for a phot session
A series of candid family photographs taken in Clemson, SC in a sunny field with natural grass and vegetation.
Family walking together on a dirt path for spring family photo session in Clemson, SC
Small child in a white ruffled dress twirls playfully in Clemson, SC for family photo session.
Clemson, SC family photo session in tall grass with couple at the Botanical Gardens.
A tender moment captured in Clemson, SC as a woman in blue kisses a baby wearing a pink dress for a family photo session.
A series of photos showing joyful moments in Clemson, SC between parent and baby outdoors for their family photo session.
Family photos at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
Baby in pink dress sitting on green grass in Clemson, Sc with a sweet expression for family photos.
A series of family photos in Clemson, SC showing hands helping a small child for a family photo session.
Toddler in Clemson, SC in white ruffled dress playing outdoors on green grass for a family photo session.
A small child wearing a cream-colored dress stands in a garden with pink flowers blooming in the foreground in Clemson, SC
Family photo session on grass with lush greenery backdrop at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
Sweet candid moments captured between parent and infant in a lush green garden setting for a family session in Clemson, SC
Playful interaction between family members for a photo on grassy lawn surrounded by ferns and greenery in Clemson, SC
Family enjoys a playful moment together at a family photo session in Clemson, SC
A couple poses for family photos at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
A couple embraces lovingly for family photos in Clemson, SC
A family walking down a curved brick wall for family photos in Clemson, SC
A family walking through a grassy field for family photos in Clemson, SC
Outdoor family photos at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
Tender embraces shared between mom and child for family photos in Clemson, SC
A series of extended family portraits captured in a lush natural setting with pastel and neutral toned clothing in Clemson, SC
Extended family poses in Clemson, SC together for a phot session
A series of candid family photographs taken in Clemson, SC in a sunny field with natural grass and vegetation.
Family walking together on a dirt path for spring family photo session in Clemson, SC
Small child in a white ruffled dress twirls playfully in Clemson, SC for family photo session.
Clemson, SC family photo session in tall grass with couple at the Botanical Gardens.
A tender moment captured in Clemson, SC as a woman in blue kisses a baby wearing a pink dress for a family photo session.
A series of photos showing joyful moments in Clemson, SC between parent and baby outdoors for their family photo session.
Family photos at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
Baby in pink dress sitting on green grass in Clemson, Sc with a sweet expression for family photos.
A series of family photos in Clemson, SC showing hands helping a small child for a family photo session.
Toddler in Clemson, SC in white ruffled dress playing outdoors on green grass for a family photo session.
A small child wearing a cream-colored dress stands in a garden with pink flowers blooming in the foreground in Clemson, SC
Family photo session on grass with lush greenery backdrop at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
Sweet candid moments captured between parent and infant in a lush green garden setting for a family session in Clemson, SC
Playful interaction between family members for a photo on grassy lawn surrounded by ferns and greenery in Clemson, SC
Family enjoys a playful moment together at a family photo session in Clemson, SC
A couple poses for family photos at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
A couple embraces lovingly for family photos in Clemson, SC
A family walking down a curved brick wall for family photos in Clemson, SC
A family walking through a grassy field for family photos in Clemson, SC
Outdoor family photos at the Botanical Gardens in Clemson, SC
Tender embraces shared between mom and child for family photos in Clemson, SC

 

As a Clemson family photographer, I always recommend extended family sessions when you can gather the crew. These photos are such a gift—not just for now, but for years down the road. We captured grandparents with their grandkids, big group shots, individual families, and sweet little moments between siblings and couples.

If you’re planning extended family photos in Clemson, SC or nearby areas like Pendleton or Seneca, I’d love to help you create a session that feels relaxed and full of connection. My goal is always to make things fun, especially when little ones are involved. Sometimes all it takes is a few games and a little flexibility to turn a tricky moment into a favorite photo.

 

Three people walk together holding hands on a grassy lawn with green trees in the background.

 

This sweet family was such a joy to work with, and I’m so grateful they trusted me to capture this special season together!