There is something truly special about bringing the whole family together in Fiji. Grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings and partners, all sharing a holiday and creating memories that will last for years. This extended family photo session at beautiful Plantation Island Resort was the perfect opportunity to capture all those connections, from timeless family portraits to spontaneous moments filled with laughter.
Starting with Timeless Family Portraits
We began our 1h40 Happy Package with the more formal photographs, making sure we captured everyone together before moving on to smaller family groupings.
First, the entire family gathered for a beautiful group portrait, followed by individual photographs of each family. We also made time for some particularly meaningful combinations: grandparents with their grandchildren, grandparents with their children, and all the different generations together.
These are the photographs that become treasured family keepsakes, bringing everyone together in one frame and documenting a moment in time.
Celebrating Every Family Connection
Once we had the larger group photographs covered, we focused on the smaller connections within the family.
Each child had their own beautiful portraits, along with photographs of the siblings together. We also captured some lovely couple portraits, giving everyone a chance to have photographs of just the two of them.
I love this part of an extended family session because it allows us to tell so many different stories within one gallery. Every relationship has its own personality, and it is wonderful to capture them all.
From Posed Portraits to Spontaneous Fun
With all the formal photographs done, it was time to relax and have some fun!
We moved into more candid images, with the family walking together, running along the beach and jumping in the air. Lots of laughter, playful moments and genuine interactions made for some of my favourite photographs.
We also stopped at the playground, where the children could simply be themselves. Rather than asking them to pose, I let them play, explore and enjoy the moment while capturing all those spontaneous expressions and little interactions.
Tropical Paradise at the Jetty
For the final part of our session, we headed towards the jetty, one of my favourite spots at Plantation Island Resort.
With its crystal-clear turquoise water, beautiful white sandy beach and tall palm trees gently swaying in the breeze, it was the perfect tropical backdrop for some relaxed family photographs.
The scenery was simply gorgeous, and the combination of the bright blue water and lush tropical surroundings gave us a beautiful variety of images to finish the session.
Ending with a Splash!
And of course, we couldn't finish without a little water fight!
Everyone got involved, and what started as a few playful splashes quickly turned into lots of laughter. It was the perfect way to cool down after a warm afternoon in Fiji and an even better way to end our time together.
These are often the moments that make a gallery truly special: a little bit of chaos, lots of laughter and memories that everyone will remember long after the holiday is over.
The Happy Package – 1h40 of Family Memories
My Happy Package is designed for families who want more than just a handful of group portraits. With 1h40 together, there is enough time to capture the whole extended family, individual family groups, couples, children, siblings and plenty of natural, candid moments.
It is particularly popular with larger families celebrating a special holiday in Fiji, giving everyone a beautiful collection of photographs to look back on.
Whether you are visiting Plantation Island Resort for a family reunion, a special birthday or simply a long-awaited holiday together, these photographs will become part of your family's story.
Planning an extended family holiday in Fiji? Get in touch to organise your own family photo session and let's create some beautiful memories together!
