Family Photography Traditions: Why Families Come Back Year After Year

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Photo of a JCPenney Portraits photographer with the family he has photographed for over two decades.

Meet Eriksen (center). He’s been a photographer with JCPenney Portraits since 2007 — and for nearly two decades, he’s been capturing the life of one very special family: the Kunkels.

When they first met, the Kunkels were a family of five. Today, they’re a family of eight. What started as a single portrait session became a tradition. The Kunkels returned year after year, milestone after milestone, and a deeper bond was formed — built on trust, familiarity, and the kind of moments you don’t want to forget.

Over the years, Eriksen photographed three of the Kunkel children… then all six. Birthdays. Sports. Dance. Senior Portraits. College Graduations. He didn’t just take their pictures — he became a part of their story.

Family took professional pictures at JCPenney Portraits for over two decades.

Their connection ran deep. So deep that when Eriksen moved to another JCPenney Portraits studio, the Kunkels didn’t hesitate. They packed up their car and drove more than two hours — because the person behind the camera mattered just as much as the photos.

Meaningful family tradition story at JCPenney Portraits.

That’s what sets JCPenney Portraits photographers apart. They work to earn your trust. They help tell your story. And sometimes, they might even become part of it.

Family took professional pictures at JCPenney Portraits for over two decades.

For families like the Kunkels, professional portraits became more than yearly photos. They became a tradition — one that tells the story of growth, connection, and the moments that make a family unique.

Find a studio near you and discover how JCPenney Portraits can help capture your family’s story, one milestone at a time.

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