Portraits of Mira

Every now and then — but only just every now and then — I’m asked to take family portraits. It’s a rare request, and perhaps that’s what makes it so special. Because when I do, I’m not looking for just another pretty picture. I’m searching for something more: a sense of timelessness, an image that feels like a painting, something utterly unique.

Family portraits are tricky. They aren’t about forcing smiles or orchestrating perfect poses. They’re about catching fleeting moments — the sparkle in a child’s eye, the quiet tenderness of a parent’s touch, the unscripted beauty of real connection. And that’s where the magic happens.

Of course, there’s always a wildcard in the mix: the little ones. They are the true creative directors of any family shoot. Sometimes, they’re enthusiastic collaborators, striking poses with a natural ease that would put seasoned models to shame. Other times, they have a strict "no photos, only chaos" policy. Either way, the challenge is to work with, not against, their boundless energy — to turn unpredictability into art.

And when it all comes together — when the light is just right, when expressions are pure, when the image feels as if it has always existed — it’s more than a photograph. It’s something worth framing. But only sometimes. Just every now and then.