LIFESTYLE FAMILY PORTRAIT
Every family is unique.
You've built something beautiful- what fun memories will you capture?
With over 15 years of experience, I am attuned to capturing the love and laughter of families based in Monterey, California.
Family portraits are more than pictures – they're heirlooms for generations. I'm here to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience, capturing genuine connections and precious moments.
Loving the final photos I deliver is one part of the process, but another is ensuring you enjoy working with me. I hope these photos help you create lifelong memories with your family. So my photographic style is true-to-life, with an authentic, honest approach. I will carefully guide you through the session. I prioritize communication, connection, and clear expectations throughout the process, so you'll know exactly what to expect.
I don't offer “mini” or “power” shoots because my work isn’t only about the photographs, but the experience we’re co-creating — which is ultimately what makes my images so rich in texture and depth.
I always arrive with a plan, and more importantly, an intention for the session to take on a momentum of its own. It becomes a magical story of the lens when we become fully present to the moment and capture the details that unfold when playful curiosity meets the intimate spaces of your home or the vastness of the outdoors.
Giving you the gift of making time stand still
LIFESTYLE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGES
STANDARD LIFESTYLE SESSION
1 Hour session | Outdoor Location
BEST FOR:
- Families wanting a relaxed, low-pressure session
- Young kids with shorter attention spans
- Annual family photos or milestone updates
Includes:
- Up to one hour of photography
- On-location outdoor session (Monterey County)
- A personalized online gallery of edited images
- Guidance with light posing and natural interaction
- Style guide
PRICED AT $475
Some families want to keep things simple.
Others want to turn their session into a longer, more immersive experience. If you're looking for more time, flexibility, or adventure, extended options are available.
Extended Outdoor Storytelling Photography
Come for the photographs, stay for the experience.
These sessions are unhurried and story-driven, giving your family space to move, rest, play, and connect. You choose the place, and I’ll meet you there.
That might look like wandering through pine trees, hiking to a favorite waterfall, sharing a picnic, building a campfire, or spending the afternoon somewhere that feels meaningful to your family. These sessions are about presence — and the photographs naturally follow.
Which session is right for us?
If you’re looking for a relaxed, cozy session close to home, the Standard Lifestyle Family Session is a wonderful fit. It’s ideal for families with young kids, shorter attention spans, or anyone wanting beautiful, meaningful images without a long time commitment.
If you’re hoping to slow down, explore a special place, or make a day out of your time together, an Extended Experience Session may be the better match. These sessions allow for more flexibility, movement, and storytelling.