families

Three children on a beach digging in the sand with an adult nearby, and another girl walking away in the background near the water.
A young girl in a white dress and white sandals standing on a dirt path in a field of tall golden grass at sunset.
Close-up of a young girl with blonde hair wearing a beige dress with lace details, outdoors in warm lighting.
A black-and-white photo of three children and a woman outdoors. The focus is on a smiling young girl with wavy blonde hair and a bow in her hair, wearing a patterned sweater. Behind her, a woman with long hair and two other children are visible, all smiling and enjoying nature.

WE MIGHT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF...

  • you want images to look back on remembering this season in your life, and not just a holiday card photo

  • getting a photo of everyone looking at the camera is not your top priority

  • you are down to have the best time and to play with your kids

  • you aren’t afraid of your kids getting dirty - or you:)

your family story

family photos.

these weeks and years go can go by so slowly at times (hello newborn life), but you blink and your babies are toddlers or your toddlers are in elementary school.

The expressions, the curls on the back of their heads, their tiny hands. Their eyelashes and oh-so-perfect cheeks.

the photos i take are not about being perfect. they are about telling a story. your story and I am so honored to tell it.

I do things differently than your standard family photographer. I embrace and love the messy. I am focused on capturing personalities, connections, and how you love each other, even when things aren’t going as planned.

To tell your story I need your help, and this is why my process of connecting with families goes beyond a standard form. Take some time and read through the below. I want to make sure we are on the same page going into the session.

A happy young boy being held and kissed on the cheek by a woman outdoors, with a man smiling in the background. The boy and woman are smiling, and there are trees visible in the background.
Person standing in shallow water at the beach, wearing a white skirt and a light-colored sweater, with hands resting on the skirt.
A young girl with blonde hair and blue eyes sticking out her tongue, sitting on a bed with a woman partially visible beside her.
A black and white photo of a family outdoors. Three children and two adults are present. The girl standing is holding small flowers, and the others are sitting or standing nearby, with a background of trees.
A woman is holding a young girl in her arms, giving her a kiss on the cheek outdoors. The girl is holding a yellow and brown flower, and has light blonde hair and is wearing a floral patterned dress.
A woman holding and gently kissing a young child, both with their eyes closed, in a tender moment.
Young boy with blonde hair wearing a light-colored shirt and a yellow knit hat, looking down at the camera, outdoors on a sunny day with blue sky and tall grass in the background.

the experience

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SESSION TYPES

I have found I love capturing families through two different session types. I love capturing families in their homes. This may be you welcoming a newborn into your family or just documenting this season in life. We can also step outside and do some in your yard or even play in the driveway. This works well for families with younger children who may need a few more breaks, or for kids and families who love being indoors.

The second way I capture families is an outdoor session. This could be exploring a new place or doing your favorite activity. This works well with kids (and parents) who love adventure and are okay with getting dirty.

Please note: at this time I do not do extended family sessions and mini sessions are only done as group blocks 1-2 times a year.

TRUST

It all begins with trust.

You have maybe had family photos taken before (or maybe this is your first time) but this may feel a bit different. Being in front of a camera is never the most comfortable, you can get in your head quite a bit about what the photo might look like. This is where trust comes in. The experience is about connection, no commands to smile, just real fun, real smiles, and sometimes some real tears. Trust that I am there to capture this amazing time in your lives and your only job is to connect with one another. Trust that you will look back on these photos with so much love.

ALIGNED APPROACH

It is so so important for us to be on the same page of the approach. There are some key tips we will go over ahead of the session to ensure that we are all clear on what the session will entail as well as how to handle different situations that might come up. Honestly I have seen it all (and have lived through the toddler years with my own). I have found this approach can foster an amazing environment to connect with your family and that leads to creating the best images to look back on.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

I love to create but also want to ensure I am on the same page as those I create with. I do not have an open-book calendar because I want to ensure I am a great fit before we start the process of booking. Please ensure before reaching out you have reviewed everything about the experience and that you fill in the inquiry form with all the details so that I can understand what you are interested in. Once I understand if I will be a great fit for your needs, I will send you additional information to book.

YOUR WHY

Through my inquiry form and process of getting to know you, I will want to to understand what you love to do as a family and a bit more about how you want to remember this time in your lives. This can be as simple as playing a game, exploring a new place, playing at the beach or in the snow. When you look back on the photos, it won’t be just about how you showed up and were dressed, it will be about remember what you loved to do and the memories that go with that