This is a documentary style session, meant to capture your family and your life as it is right now. I like to shoot in your home, yard, or a place that you often frequent together. We will loosely plan activities based around your normal, everyday... and I will just tag along and document it all! I truly believe that the beauty is in the details and the emotion found in relationships. This includes messy faces, favorite toys, tears, kisses, laughter.... all of it. This is the true story of life, and it is far more beautiful than any perfect house or perfect pose could ever capture.
What will we do?
Anything that you love. Does your family make pancakes every Saturday morning? Do you have a favorite park or cafe you visit? Do you have special bedtime rituals or special games you like to play? I am brimming with ideas and would love to talk things through with you to plan your session in a way that your whole family enjoys. I am here to help you document YOUR lives. We will chat ahead of time and I can help you determine what you’d love photos of the most in this season.That will be different and unique for each family.
These photographs are real in a way that will move you to tears.
Okay, I know. That’s a broad generalization. But I’d be willing to bet that you will be moved and emotional looking through your gallery. Why? Because theses photos tell YOUR story, full of meaning and beauty and LIFE. Your children will be looking at these photos with their children- remembering their childhood through them. We are going to capture those ordinary, everyday, unique moments and make them into heirloom photographs for your family to enjoy for years.
That sounds awesome—but kind of awkward?
I hear you. But trust me when I say, it won’t be. You may feel awkward at first, but you’ll begin to relax as we hang out and go with the flow. I have many, many client testimonials that validate- having me around is easy and fun. My hope is that you just feel like you have a friend over, who is snapping pictures along the way.
But my house isn’t photo-worthy!
A photo-worthy home is one that is warm, comfortable, personal, and full of life. That’s it!
These photos are for YOU. Not for everyone else. These photos are meant to remind you how beautifully full your life is… right now. You might be tempted to wait until you renovate, or redecorate, or lose 10lbs. Don’t wait. Your kids don’t care about those things and I would guess that looking back on these photos, you won’t care about those things either.
I also want to assure you, I will not be there to highlight your messy sink or the laundry pile that moves from room to room. I will be highlighting the connection, joy, and love I witness in your home, because that’s what it’s all about.
So—Ready to take the Next Step?
Send me a message. I'll give you a call back within 48 hours, and we can chat about what you’re hoping for and what concerns you may have. I know it may feel like a risk- paying for an unconventional family photo shoot- but I can promise you it will be worth it. I’ll be here with you every step of the way.