Block Island Extended Family Photos

A Meaningful Family Portrait Session in One of Rhode Island’s Most Beautiful Places

I’ve said it a million times and I will keep saying it… there is something extra special about photographing families you have known for years.

I first met this family when I photographed one of the sisters’ weddings with my company, M.Studios. Since then, I have also photographed family sessions for her sister’s family. This time, we were finally able to bring everyone together for an extended family portrait session on Block Island—a place that means so much to them.

Why Block Island is Perfect for Extended Family Photos

Block Island is one of the most beautiful places in Rhode Island for family portraits.

Between the beaches, rolling grass, coastal views, and quiet roads, there are so many opportunities for beautiful backdrops. It is especially perfect for any family that is already on vacation there because everyone is already together, relaxed, and making memories.

For this family, choosing Block Island made perfect sense because it is somewhere they spend so much time together. Photographing families in places that are meaningful to them always makes the images feel even more personal.

Cousins, Chaos, and the Best Kind of Memories

One sister has two boys, while the other has three girls, which meant this session was full of energy in the best way possible.

Extended family sessions are never just about getting everyone looking at the camera. Of course we capture the classic group portraits, grandparents with grandkids, sibling photos, and each family unit on their own. But some of the best images always come from the in-between moments.

The cousins running together, laughing, and just being kids are often the photos families treasure most later on.

Why Extended Family Sessions Matter

One of my favorite things about extended family portraits is that they capture an entire season of life.

Kids grow fast. Families change. And it is rare to have everyone together in one place, especially somewhere as special as Block Island.

This session was not just about getting updated photos. It was about documenting the relationships, the cousins growing up together, and the memories this family has built over the years on the island.

Planning an Extended Family Session on Block Island

If you are thinking about extended family photos on Block Island, it is such an incredible location for portraits.

Block Island is perfect for families who want:

• Beach portraits
• Coastal scenery
• A relaxed vacation feel
• Large family group photos
• Meaningful Rhode Island memories

The best family sessions are always the ones that feel personal, and for this family, there could not have been a more perfect place.