FAMILY SESSION GUIDE
Thank you so much for reaching out about a family session! I’ve been photographing families for 15 years and my main goal is always to document families with honesty + joy.
I offer a couple different kinds of family sessions, so take a moment to read through and decide what sounds best for you. No matter what you choose, my sessions are laid-back and fun, with plenty of encouragement for everyone to just be themselves.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A family session may take place at a park, scenic location, urban environment, or in and around your own home. I schedule sessions in early morning, late afternoon, or early evening when the light is at it’s prettiest. If you choose an in-home session, we will try to schedule at the time of day your home gets the best light.
I will offer some light posing, directing, and fun prompts. l never expect young kids to sit still and smile for the camera, instead I encourage them to play, run, jump, and to act like their silly, wild selves. This allows them to have fun and allows me to catch plenty of candid moments. I love when parents get in on the action too, so come to your session ready to laugh, relax, and be playful.
FAQs
What session length is right for my family?
Full sessions are great for families that like a slower pace, want to include an activity (picnic/playground/making cookies at home/taking a neighborhood walk, etc.), or want a few different locations in their images (i.e. hitting a few different spots within a park or two locations super close to each other). Mini sessions are perfect for those that have little ones with short attention spans or teens that may not want to spend a full hour in front of the camera.
Should I book an in-home session or somewhere outdoors?
It entirely depends on what vibe you’re going for! Documenting young kids in their native home habitat is always such a joy and creates images that are truly unique to your family. Outdoor sessions are great for high-energy kids that love running around and playing, and of course offer aesthetic backgrounds with nature or urban elements.
What should we wear?
For outdoor sessions, a great place to start is choosing one item of clothing as your “staple piece” - usually something patterned - and pick a scheme of coordinating colors around that. Wear clothes that are well-fitting, that you feel great in, and that allow us to go off the beaten path a bit! It’s always best to avoid neon colors or large logos, and choose appropriate shoes for being in the grass or woods. For in-home sessions, choose clothing that meshes well with a home setting - i.e. nice casuals, nothing too stuffy or formal. For some ideas you can check out my Pinterest board.
What should I bring to an outdoor session?
Unless you have an activity planned at your session, I always recommend coming empty-handed when possible. Lugging strollers and large bags can tend to kill the candid vibes we’re going for, but if there are things you must have with you, feel free to put them in a small bag and I’m happy to carry it for you!
PRICING
FULL SESSION
One hour shoot
May be booked on a Monday - Saturday
Your choice of location within 30 miles of the 63116 zip code*
Included items
Online, password-protected gallery of 60+ images
High-resolution downloads of your favorite 30 images
Print release
$500
MINI SESSION
25-30 minute shoot
May be booked on a Monday - Thursday
Your choice of location within 10 miles of the 63116 zip code*
Included items
Online, password-protected gallery of 50+ images
High-resolution downloads of your favorite 15 images
Print release
$300
ADDITIONAL info
Family session galleries include a print shop for ordering professional photographic products. There is no requirement to order through the gallery, and clients are welcome to use their print release to print their photos wherever they choose. Galleries stay open for 3 months.
Additional high resolution images may be purchased through the gallery at a rate of $10/image. The client can also choose to purchase high-resolution downloads of the entire gallery for a rate of $200 for full sessions, and $125 for mini sessions.
*An additional $50 will apply to mini sessions that are located more than 10 miles from the 63116 zip code.
*An additional $50 will apply to full sessions that are located more than 30 miles from the 63116 zip code.
I simply require a $100 deposit + signed contract to hold your session date. The final payment is due on the day of the session.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out!