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Collage of family photos from a portrait session. Top two show a young man in a suit for his Communion. Remaining include his casual clothes and his family including his sister and parents. Bottom photos are black and white portraits and candid.

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Communion Portraits | Tips for Scheduling Your Session

It’s almost Spring which means it’s almost time for First Holy Communions at many churches. This is such a special event in a child’s and family’s life, and family photographers are often called to help capture those precious memories with Communion Portraits. Most of the time, families inquire about hiring a photographer for the day […]

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