Family is who you come home to…
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The Session
First and foremost I know how difficult it can be to get everybody ready for a portrait. My goal is for you and you're family to have a great time when your having your portraits taken. I want my clients to feel comfortable in front of my camera, enabling me to capture your family's true essence. I think you get the best shots when you shoot families doing what they love doing together. A family picnic in the park, story time in bed, a walk along the beach, or even running free in an open field. Be yourself, think about what makes your kids happy, and what style fits your home as well as your family.
Locations
I absolutely love photographing families on location. As a traveling lifestyle photographer, I’ve captured beautiful moments all across California, the Midwest, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for an urban family photo session in Downtown Los Angeles, the streets of Santa Monica, or around an industrial building in the San Fernando Valley, there’s always a unique vibe to match your style.
I also adore the soft, airy feel of a beach photo session — there’s nothing like the golden light and salty air of Malibu Beach or Ventura Beach for those relaxed, toes-in-the-sand moments. For families who love a more nature-inspired backdrop, I often shoot in the gardens and parks of Agoura Hills, take leisurely strolls through Conejo Valley trails, or find hidden gems in Westlake Village and Calabasas.
Traveling for shoots is one of my favorite parts of the job. I’ve photographed cozy fireside sessions at family cabins in Wisconsin, created generational memories by the lakefront in New Buffalo, Michigan, and captured candid moments in charming seaside towns along Lake Michigan. I also frequently photograph families in the Chicago area and the Northwest Suburbs, including Glencoe, Highland Park, Northbrook, and Deerfield, Illinois — some of my favorite neighborhoods for timeless family portraits.
Wherever your story unfolds — from the mountains of Agoura Hills to the beaches of Malibu or the tree-lined streets of Chicago’s North Shore — I can’t wait to explore it with you and create memories that last a lifetime.
Clothing
Did your Mom ever tell you to “Dress the part” or did your Dad ever mutter the words “Clothing makes the man”? Well let me tell you, Mom and Dad ARE and WILL always be right! So many families ask me what do we all wear? Clothing is probably the most important aspect of a portrait. Be bold, be brave, layer up and have fun. Don't be scared, break the rules, put stripes together with print, mix and match, get chunky knits and textured fabrics. All of these elements make a photograph stand out and demand your attention. Accessories such as hats, embellished headbands, gloves, funky shoes, and jewelry are so fun to play with in photography with kids. Push your boundaries but most importantly make it fun for all. When selecting color schemes it is best to never be too matchy matchy. Instead just pick four colors and have them dispersed between everyone. For outdoor lighting, I recommend concentrated colors that really pop. Jewel tones are my favorites! They photograph well and are more pleasing to the eye over soft pastels and whites. I say have fun and be creative, this is a moment in time to treasure! I am happy to help in the selection process. The more you pull the more options we have. Feel free to share your ideas or even bring multiple options for a session. Let's start creating together.
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