When should we book family photos in Richmond?

Spring and fall tend to fill the fastest, so it is always best to book ahead if you have a specific season in mind.

What should we wear for family portraits?

I recommend outfits that feel coordinated, timeless, and comfortable rather than overly matching. I also help guide families through the planning process.

Where do family sessions take place in Richmond?

Family sessions can take place in parks, gardens, open fields, historic locations, or other outdoor spaces that feel natural and easy for your family.

What if my children do not sit still?

That is completely okay. I build sessions around movement, connection, and real interaction, so there is room for both classic portraits and candid moments.

Do you help with planning?

Yes. I help with timing, location ideas, and outfit guidance so the session feels relaxed and well thought out.

wo girls playing and dancing during family portraits at Libby Hill Park in Richmond, VA

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During our family sessions...

When families come to us, it’s usually because they’re realizing just how quickly time moves... and they want to hold onto this season a little longer. During your session, we’ll gently guide you through posed portraits, capture those candid, joy-filled in-betweens, and make space for individual moments too (yes, even the tiny giggles and hand squeezes). The result is a true, storytelling gallery that represents your family, ready to be displayed in your home, shared with loved ones, or tucked into an heirloom album that becomes part of your family’s legacy.

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What family sessions are like...

...What family sessions are like

Family sessions with me are gently guided, relaxed, and centered on connection. I’ll help with location, outfit planning, and natural prompts so your photos feel timeless, joyful, and true to your family.

family portraits at Libby Hill Park in Richmond, VA

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Family photography in Richmond, Virginia

I photograph family sessions across Richmond and surrounding areas, using parks, gardens, open spaces, and meaningful locations that feel natural for your family. The goal is always to create images that feel beautiful, connected, and easy.

This session is a great fit if…

you want updated family photos without stiff posing
you love candid moments just as much as classic portraits
you want help with outfits and planning
you want your gallery to feel natural and timeless

fall family photos at Maymont Park in Richmond, VA

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WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE...

No stiff smiles here. I focus on connection, not perfection
Think: tickle fights, snuggles, tiny hand-holding, and joy that feels like you
Sessions last up to 1.5 hours during golden hour (with time for an outfit change!)
Tailored planning with a fun questionnaire, Style Guide, and Location Guide
Up to 60 hand-edited images delivered in a beautiful online gallery
Includes print release so you can turn your memories into albums & frames

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Frequently Asked Questions

How This All Connects:

Family photos are often just one part of a much bigger story. For many of my clients, this season begins long before the family session itself — and continues into the next milestones still to come.

…If you are still exploring the different kinds of sessions I offer, you can learn more about working with me as your Richmond portrait photographer.
…Many families first reach out while looking for a Richmond maternity photographer, then return for newborn portraits and updated family photos as their story keeps growing.
…If you are already thinking ahead to your baby’s first birthday, you can also explore my work as a cake smash photographer in Richmond.
…And if you are simply looking for timeless family photos in Richmond, this page will help you understand what the experience feels like and whether it is the right fit for your family.

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Many families begin with a maternity session in Richmond, come back for newborn portraits, and later return for updated family photos in Richmond and first birthday milestones.

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