Almost any joint activity is a good way to bond with your partner, especially if it celebrates your relationship. When it comes to photos, you not only get the bonding experience, but a physical product that you can send to family and friends or display in your home as an expression of your love. Villay explains, “The best portraits show an intimacy, so it is my job to put the couple in a situation to be close. The proximity to their partner mixed with a fun environment tends to help them lower their guard both to the camera and to each other.” Even if you have a large family, try to focus on yourselves as a couple instead of placing all emphasis on the kids. As Sean says, “I think we get so fixated on the children being a priority that we overlook the thing that lets those children thrive… a healthy relationship of their parents.”