What is "6, 7" really all about?
The “6, 7” Phase — (and Why Smart Parents Document It)
If you have a teen or pre-teen, you’ve heard it.
“6, 7.”
No explanation. No context. Weird and Random.
You don’t need to understand it — and honestly, that’s the point.
What is worth understanding is this: childhood moves fast, and the families who look back with the most clarity are the ones who were intentional about documenting it.
That’s not sentiment — that’s strategy.
Trends Change. Phases End. Time Doesn’t Pause.
The “6, 7” trend will disappear as quickly as it arrived.
Just like:
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their Lego phase
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their Disney Princess phase
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the era where sandwiches HAD to be cut into triangles
As a photographer and as a business owner I see this clearly - parents rarely regret what they documented. They regret what they assumed they’d remember.
Every Stage Has Value (Even the Awkward Ones)
Six-year-olds speak in imagination.
Seven-year-olds speak in questions.
Teens speak in trends, sarcasm, and inside jokes you’ll never fully decode.
Each phase has its own language — and its own worth.
I don’t photograph perfection because perfection isn’t the point.
I photograph presence.
The missing teeth.
The eye rolls.
The confidence forming in real time.
Because those details are the evidence of growth.
Photography Is Legacy Work
This is the part most people don’t say out loud:
Professional photography isn’t a luxury — it’s an investment in memory, identity, and family history.
Long after trends like “6, 7” disappear, your images remain. They become the proof of who your children were — and who you were to them.
That’s not just nostalgia. That’s being a smart parent.
Why I Photograph Families the Way I Do
I approach family photography the same way I approach my business:
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With intention
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With clarity
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With respect for what matters long-term
Because the most powerful images are the ones that feel honest — not performative.
The Bottom Line
Right now, “6, 7” is just a laugh (or an eye roll) in your house.
One day, it will be a memory you didn’t realise was slipping away.
The families who plan ahead don’t panic later.
They already captured what mattered.
Shoot me an email to see what dates I have available and let's talk about how I can best capture your family...just as they are.
