Family + Newborn Photography

Honest, can’t-wait-to-print photos for laidback families

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

A relaxed photo experience

Family and newborn photography sessions are held in your home, backyard, or special spot for your family. You can relax and be yourself. Dress how you want. Your kids can feel free to be themselves. Yes—wild or shy—themselves!

Instead of posed, forced-smile portraits, documentary photo sessions capture your family's personality and quirks —the things that make you, you.

And you’ll end up with a collection of images that tell a bit of your story.

Image of mom and son dancing in the kitchen
A man in a yellow hoodie and a black cap holding a young boy in a brown shirt, both inside a cozy kitchen. The boy is reaching out with his arms while the man supports him.
A man holding a baby on his chest, looking at each other. The man wears a checkered shirt; the baby is in a onesie. They are inside a bedroom.

Happy Client

“My favorite part is reliving it in my head!”

I can’t get over how great these came out. But my favorite part is reliving it in my head. I’ve never been so comfortable. I’m always apologizing for us...but you made this so seamless and so much fun.

-Maria P
Image of a newborn yawning on bedding
A man with a beard and a baseball cap smiling at a young girl with red hair, who is laughing and reclining in a boat's passenger seat, with water and boats visible in the background.

All-Inclusive Experience

Family + Newborn Photography Pricing

Your session will include a prep guide, questionnaire, all the photos in color and black and white, and product credit. All the photos are delivered within three weeks in an online gallery for instant download with a print release and a slideshow of your images.

  • Single sessions are great for capturing your favorite family activity, updating family portraits, and welcoming a new addition to the family. This can also be a great way to capture extended family get-togethers.

    Session types: Short Story, Narrative, and Day in the Life.

    Prices range from $350-1,100 + tax

  • Year in the Life is a great way to showcase personalities, growth, and the dimensional seasons of life. It’s perfect for capturing your baby's first year or that last year your kids are at home before you send them off to college.

    $1,700 + tax

  • Remember voices, laughs, and all the little quirks. Family films are curated little movies from pieces of your life set to music.

    Start at $950 + tax

    Learn more about films.

Young child at birthday party wearing a bear-themed crown, sitting in high chair with cake in front, looking slightly to the side while an adult leans in nearby. Decorations include brown letter balloons on the wall behind.

Learn more about the experience, pricing, and products by downloading the complete pricing guide.

Book Your Session

Steps to meaningful, honest family photos…

  • Book Your Session

    STEP 1

    Fill out the contact form, and I will send you a quick, personalized video to answer any questions.

    If we are a good match, you can book and reserve your spot on my calendar. It’ll be easy peasy!

  • Prepare for your session

    STEP 2

    After you book, I will send you a prep guide with tips to prepare for your session. I will also send a questionnaire to learn what’s most important to you guys and help focus on activities that are meaningful to your family.

  • Have a fun, laidback session!

    STEP 3

    Sessions are relaxed and led by your family, often held in the comfort of your home and backyard. You and the kids can comfortably be yourselves.

    I will take a few minutes to get some traditional portraits for those that want them.

  • Special Delivery

    STEP 4

    Within 3 weeks, you will receive your magical, print-worthy gallery to download all your images immediately.

    Each session includes product credit, so you can hang your photos on your fridge instead of letting them collect dust in the cloud.

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A newborn baby girl peacefully sleeping, wearing a white headband with a bow, wrapped in a pink and white blanket, being held gently by an adult with her hand on the baby's head and another on her chest.
A golden retriever dog licking a sleeping baby lying on a bed with white sheets.

From the Blog

For the moms and the family historians

Created to help you take better photos, give you inspiration, and sneak a peek inside my session.

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