FILM AND DOCUMENTARY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY

Only in 2022, I bought my first film camera - a Minolta X700. Right from the first film I was absolutely in love with shooting analog. Working as a documentary family photographer I am drawn to the honest and unfiltered truth of family life. For me, analog photography and documentary family photography converge, weaving elements of rawness and unadulterated truth. There are no hundreds of images, meticulously sifted through for the best; no embellishment through hours of editing. Instead, there are just a handful of clicks, capturing moments and emotions from this life. It's about finding perfection within imperfection, celebrating the authenticity of the unpolished, and discovering beauty in the unfiltered narrative of a familial journey. Shooting film has definitely
become an integral part of my business offering.

Lisa Pitz

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HONEST CONNECTIONS

It's not material possessions that I want my kids to remember. What's truly significant are the genuine moments and connections we experience in our lives, such as the bond my oldest son shares with his grandfather. Preserving these moments through photography is like freezing a piece of our family's story in time, allowing my kids and future generations to witness and appreciate it. Through these photographs, we can relive the laughter, the tears, the hugs, and the quiet moments of togetherness that define our family bond.

AUTHENTIC CHILDHOOD

I embrace the importance of allowing children to be themselves, capturing their genuine emotions and experiences without the need for pretense. It's about creating a space where children can freely express themselves, where their laughter, tears, and everything in between are seen, acknowledged, and celebrated. Documenting childhood in its truest form means recognizing and honoring each child's individuality, allowing them to navigate life authentically without the pressure to conform. By embracing this approach, I ensure that every moment captured reflects the essence of childhood – unfiltered, unapologetic, and beautifully real.

THE BEAUTY AND THE CHAOS

I probably will be torn forever between fully embracing and loving our daily lives and yearning to break free from the monotony, to feel liberated from any schedules, to travel, to experience adventures as a family and be in nature. Both is so worth remembering.
Out of the chaos of everyday life emerged a personal project named "traces of childhood," where I capture the endearing quirks of the children, the traces they leave behind, the delightful and sometimes not so delightful chaos they bring. Because I know I'll miss all this later.

When traveling, I almost exclusively bring my analog cameras along now. It's lighter in so many ways, not only physically but also in the way it encourages me to slow down, observe my surroundings more closely, and truly immerse myself in the moment."

SEING THE SELF - MY MOTHERHOOD

I would never say I've missed out on anything because of my children. On the contrary, they have likely made me a better person, and through them, I've rediscovered my own childlike creativity that I had buried for so long. Ultimately, motherhood has led me to see myself. It has prompted me to reflect on my actions and, through photography and self-portraits, to see myself physically as well. Whether it's my children with me or me alone, these moments capture the essence of my maternal journey.

"THE FORTH BOY OR THE FINAL CORD"

As a mother of a newborn and an almost eleven-year-old, I experience the newness, the uniqueness of welcoming a new life, and the letting go of a growing child simultaneously. There's a simultaneity of emotions— the comfort and nurturing required by a baby, alongside the realisation that another child is transitioning into independence and needs me less with each passing day. It's an acknowledgment of how swiftly time flies with children, how fleeting it is, and how much more I want to capture our lives, my life, with my children through photographs. A quiet attempt to freeze our lives in time, forever.

Images ©Lisa Pitz