The moments you’ve never truly seen, yet the ones your life is composed of.
Also ... how your husband looks at you, the moments where you reach out to one another like it’s second nature, the way your face softens when your kiddos share something otherwise unremarkable with all the wonder in the world, and the smile lines slowly being defined by your little family.
I’ll capture the extraordinary frenzy of your every day that leaves you utterly exhausted, but wildly grateful.
Yes, your outfits are a little cuter and the toys typically strewn across the living room are neatly shoved into the “nevermind that” corner. Other than that though, you’ll simply be exactly as you are.
You’d be surprised how photographable couch snuggles, frenzied laughter, and your daily normal can be. So, let your kiddos show me their ballerina twirls, their latest artistic genius scribbles, how fast they can race their sibling across the park, and their favorite toy of that minute. Just being entirely themselves—indoors or outdoors, anywhere and everywhere.
Really, your session isn’t much different than any other day—which is kinda the point.
BRITTANY
“Areli captured EVERYTHING I could ever want in our family pictures! She was great with our little ones, and I love the candid shots she took!”
STEP ONE
After noticing your little ones becoming big with every passing day, you decide it’s time to get a family session on the books. You find me and send off an inquiry.
STEP TWO
Once we get to chatting you want to get photos done sooner rather than later so I send over your proposal, contract, and deposit invoice.
STEP THREE
Now, I’m the one with questions. You’ll receive a questionnaire asking about all about your hopes, vision, and worries for the session.
STEP FOUR
We connect and dream up the perfect session. You’ll tell me your family disclaimers and concerns, then I’ll kindly put them to bed as we get working on your dream board!
STEP FIVE
In hopes to quell some stress, I’ll pop in and out of your inbox with reminders and ways to prep for the day.
STEP SIX
Knock knock — it’s picture day! We’ll relieve the stranger shyness spell with some games and before you know it controlled chaos will ensue with me clicking away.
STEP SEVEN
For 3 weeks you’ll wonder about what moments were captured and then before you know it you’ll receive your gallery ... I guarantee it’s better than imaginable.
STEP EIGHT
Oh! I almost forgot! Step 8, set an annual photo session date—because, gosh, we want to remember it all don't we?
Lee family
riley & Amber
Bakken family
What session do you need?
First things first,
Let’s start with these answers and go from there!
It's tough being a tiny person and even as adults we have our off days! We’ll start off our time together playing games and settling in, more often than not by the time we actually start they are excited and ready to shine. And if that’s not the case, that’s also totally okay! They can have their space to regroup and while you’ve giving them hugs I can focus on other family members. Trust me, it’ll look so fun they’ll want to join back in.
What if my kids don't want to cooperate or get upset?
For outdoor sessions, typically 1-1.5 hours before sunset! If that doesn't seem like the ideal time, we can look into locations that will still have gorgeous lighting earlier in the day. OR we could always do a sunrise session! For indoor sessions we can do any time in the morning or in the afternoon before the sun begins to set. I’m always happy to help you determine what time of day will have the best lighting!
What time will my session be?
