St. Louis & St. Charles County, MO
Family Portraits
Relaxed portraits of the people who matter most.
For families, couples and anniversaries, and the times when everyone is finally in one place.
We shoot in my studio or outdoors at a spot we pick together. I keep it easy: a little direction, no stiff lineups, and room for the real moments in between.
Who I photograph
- Families with kids of any age, including teens who would rather be anywhere else
- Couples, anniversaries and maternity portraits
- Extended family and grandparents, when everyone is in town together
How it works
Tell me who’s coming
How many people, the ages of the kids, and any date that matters: a visit, an anniversary, a holiday card deadline.
We plan it together
We plan the spot, outfits and colors on a shared Pinterest or Freeform board, then shoot in my studio or outdoors, ideally in the soft light before sunset.
Your photos
You pick your favorites from a private proof gallery. Your edited photos arrive within 4 days, often sooner.
What to wear
Send me photos of everyone’s outfit ideas a few days before, and I’ll help you pick the ones that work best together.
- Coordinate, don’t match: pick two or three colors and let everyone wear a mix of them.
- Solid colors and soft patterns photograph better than big logos or busy prints.
- Pick colors that suit the setting: warm tones for fall leaves, light colors for summer greens.
- Layers and texture, like knits, denim and scarves, add depth in fall and winter.
- Comfortable shoes that still look good, especially for little ones.
Sessions & pricing
Every session includes:
- Planning together on a shared Pinterest or Freeform board
- A shoot in my studio or outdoors at a spot we pick together
- A private proof gallery where you choose your favorites
- Every image edited by me, in my own style. Never outsourced.
- Finished images within 4 days, often sooner
Essential
$200
- 1-hour session
- 8 hand-edited images, chosen by you
- Private online gallery
- Unedited full-resolution files available (+$100)
Extended
$295
- 3 Fuji Lustre 8×10 prints
- 1.5-hour session
- 12 hand-edited images, chosen by you
- Low-resolution copies of every frame from your session
Complete
$475
- 4 Signature Metallic 8×10 prints
- Highlight slideshow
- 2-hour session
- 20 hand-edited images, chosen by you
- Every frame from your session in full resolution
All prints are professional lab prints:
- Fuji Lustre: rich color with a low-glare finish
- Signature Metallic: extra depth and contrast
Love more than you picked? Add finished images from your proof gallery for $12 each.
Ready for new family photos?
Tell me who’s coming and when works for you. Or call or text (636) 336-2574.