This is what your family actually looks like.
Not the version where everyone is still and staring at the camera. The real one — full of noise and movement and the particular way your kids laugh. That one is worth keeping.
THE APPROACH
It’s more fun to be genuine
I show up with a plan and a goal to fulfill your vision. I give kids something to do instead of somewhere to stand. I let things get a little chaotic. And somewhere in the middle of that chaos — when your toddler is spinning and your partner is laughing and you've completely forgotten I'm there — I find the photo you're going to print and hang on your wall.
Your family doesn't need to be ready. They just need to be themselves.
WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
Find your session.
Anniversaries, newborn babies, kids starting school — some moments deserve more than a phone snap. Milestone sessions give you a real record of exactly where your family is right now, before everything shifts again.
Grandparents, cousins, the dog — everyone in one frame. Extended sessions are relaxed and unhurried, with time for beautiful group shots and all the family fun.
Adding a new person is one of the most beautiful things that can happen. Fresh family sessions are soft, unhurried, and focused on the four of you.
How it goes.
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We plan together
Before your session, we'll connect to talk location, what your vision is, and what kind of images you're hoping for. I'll have suggestions — but you know your family best.
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We let it happen
Sessions are 60–90 minutes of guided shoot and gentle direction. I'm not posing everyone against a wall — I'm watching what unfolds and capturing it as it does.
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You get your gallery
Within three weeks your gallery arrives — edited, beautiful, and full of the images you'll actually want to share. Printed products are available too.
Wherever you feel at home
WHERE WE SHOOT
At home
Your living room, your backyard, your kitchen table. In-home sessions have a softness that's hard to replicate, and the comfort of known spaces.
Outdoors
Golden hour in a field, a local park, the beach at low tide. Outdoor sessions give you open light and room to move. If you have a spot that means something, I'd love to hear about it.
A place that’s yours
A favorite coffee spot, the neighborhood you walk every morning, the park where your kids learned to ride bikes. Meaningful locations make for meaningful photos.
The Good Old Studio
There is always the option of a curated place, where the light is always perfect and the weather plays no part. You bring your family, I bring the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anytime — but spring and fall book up fast. If you have a milestone or holiday in mind, reach out at least 4–6 weeks ahead.
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Coordinate according to your creative vision! Lean into texture and layers. I'll send a simple styling guide after you book to provide some ideas.
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Standard sessions are 60–90 minutes. Extended family or milestone sessions can run up to two hours. I'd rather give you time to settle in than rush. I also provide mini sessions that last 30 mins.
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Galleries typically include 50–80 fully edited images delivered as high-resolution digital files — everything you need for prints, frames, albums, and the family group chat.
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Yes — fine art prints, albums, and wall art are available through my print shop. There's nothing like seeing your family on the wall of your own home.
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Always yes. Dogs make every session better. Pets are always welcomed!
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We'll keep an eye on conditions together and reschedule if needed — no fees for weather changes. I have a short list of beautiful indoor backups if you'd like a plan B.
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Pricing is based on session length, location, and what you're hoping to walk away with. Our prices range from $200 mini sessions to $800. Reach out and I'll send full investment details right away — no pressure.
Let’s document this chapter
Sessions book up, especially in spring and fall. If you know you want photos this season, don't wait — let's figure out the details together.