YOUR FAMILY AS IT ACTUALLY IS.
Family PHOTOGRAPHY IN
CLEVELAND & NORTHEAST OHIO
Every family has a version of itself it puts on for the camera. The coordinated outfits, the "everybody smile," the fifteen takes to get one where nobody's blinking.
That's not what we're doing here.
Family sessions are for your family as it actually is — the kids who won't sit still, the toddler with strong opinions, the big kid who's too cool for this but secretly loves it. I never force smiles or poses. My job is to create the conditions for real moments to happen and get out of the way.
Come as you are
Here's to photos that let you
SHE IS A GEM AND A TRUE MASTER AT WHAT SHE DOES.
—Sarah
With 4 kids now and one with special needs, picture day can hold some anxiety, with hope that the person behind the camera can capture the true essence of your family. Mackenzie did that and so much more. She has a calm, fun energy and was great with all my littles
Before your session we'll connect for a planning call to talk through location, timing, and what to wear. Whether that's your backyard, a park you love, or my natural light studio in downtown Cleveland — we'll figure out what makes the most sense for your family.
On session day I guide you the whole time — when to look at me, when to just ignore me and be with your kids. That second one is usually where the best images come from. Sessions run 45 to 60 minutes and we never rush.
About two weeks after your session we'll meet for your reveal appointment — in person or over Zoom — where you'll see your images large and in order for the first time. We'll figure out together what belongs on your walls, what goes in an album, and what you want to hold in your hands.
A SESSION THAT FEELS LIKE YOUR FAMILY, NOT A PHOTOSHOOT.
WHAT TO EXPECT
There's something very real about touching a photo and sparking a story. We all have memories of dinners at Grandma's house, where the talk turned to old times and the photo albums came out. Was that your dad as a kid in a genuinely questionable outfit? It sure was.
Somewhere along the way we stopped doing that. The prints went digital, and we lost a tactile way to remember.
That's exactly why every session includes a reveal appointment where we figure out together what gets printed for your walls and what goes in an album your kids can pull off the shelf someday.
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY, WE STOPPED PRINTING PHOTOS.
Art with a story to tell
YOUR INVESTMENT
Every family session begins with a session fee of $400, which covers your planning call, the session itself, and expert editing. Collections start at $1,100 and include tangible artwork and digital images. The total minimum investment is $1,500.
Most families invest between $1,500 and $3,000 once they've seen their images and built out their collection.
Collections are chosen at your reveal appointment, and nothing beyond the creative fee is due until then. I'll never push you toward something that doesn't fit, but I'd rather you go in with real numbers than be caught off guard.
As a mom, I never get pictures of JUST me & the kids.
—Stephanie
Mackenzie's photos feel like someone was watching us play, catching my kids and me in a way you can just 'feel.'
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outdoors at a location that means something to your family, in your home, or at my natural light studio in downtown Cleveland. We'll figure out what makes the most sense during our planning call.
We'll cover this in detail during your planning call. The short version: soft neutrals, nothing too busy, and clothing that feels like you. I'll either pull options from my client closet or handpick pieces for you to consider.
Yes. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins — all welcome. Extended family sessions have a session fee of $400 and heirloom artwork collections starting at $1,100. Learn more here.