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When is the last time your family had a quality photo session? Especially in this selfie and phone camera world, I am as guilty as anybody when it comes to not having enough meaningful family photos taken.
When is a great time to take photos? Seasonal, milestones, big family gatherings or even a regular old Tuesday. I would be honored to do your family photos, couples photos, and Mommy (or Daddy) and Me photos.
Family sessions cost $350 and extended family sessions cost $700.
Includes all photos and print rights. Photos are provided within 72 hours via a password-protected, online gallery.
Extended or Multi-Family
When I get the opportunity to have multiple families (extended families) together I like to start with the biggest group photo we can. Kids usually have the most patience right away for that photo. After that I like to break the families up and get those individual family photos. I work quickly so families don’t have to wait long. Within each family I like to get individuals of each child as well as a few pictures of parents. From there I open it up to everyone for what other photos might be important – sometimes that is grandparents with all the grandchildren and sometimes it is combinations of siblings. I let you drive the remainder of the session.
Recent Work
A special thank you to all of these families who have allowed me to capture these moments for them and then share them publicly. I wish I could post every family session I do. I am lucky and grateful for all of these opportunities.
The Schut Family @ McKennan Park
The Silchuk Family @ Arrowhead Park
The Wahl Family @ Studio 1912
The Krumvieda Family @ McKennan Park
The Anderson Family @ McKennan Park
The Becker Family @ Studio 1912
The Miles Family @ Studio 1912
The Terveer Family @ Home
The Hajek Family @ Home
The Hajek Family @ Home
The Slama Family @ Studio 1912
The Morgan Family @ Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum
The Erickson Family @ Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum
The Reckling Family @ Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum
The Morgan Family @ Arrowhead Park
The Roby Family @ Tomar Park
The Santi Family @ Oakridge nursery
The Bunn Family @ arrowhead Park
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