Family Porttait Photography
the MOMENTS
worth framing
Everything you need to know about a family session with us, from the first plan to the prints on your wall.
The baby who won't be this small again. The grandparent everyone wants in the frame. The version of your family that exists only this year, before everyone grows and changes and grows again.
This is the page that walks you through what it's like to work with us, from the first conversation to the prints in your hands.
A family session is one of the few times everyone you love is in the same place, exactly the age they are right now.
heirloom
Use this space to describe the heart behind your approach to photographing families. Reflect on what you’ve learned from years of capturing milestones, everyday moments, and everything in between—how those experiences have shaped the way you tell a family’s story through your lens.
Share what you value most about photographing families—the laughter, the chaos, the quiet connections that make each session unique. Explain how you create an environment where families can relax, have fun, and simply be together, so the images reflect real emotion rather than stiff poses.
Finally, close with a few heartfelt lines that tie it all back to your clients. Remind them that your work is about more than a photo session, t’s about preserving love, legacy, and the everyday beauty of their family’s story.
Our Approach
Nantucket, Massachusetts Family Photos
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Charleston, South Carolina Newborn Photos
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Bar Harbor, Maine Oceanside Session
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Watch Hill, Rhode Island Family Photos
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Kiawah Island, South Summer Family Session
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Hamptons, New York Family Portraits
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every wedding tells a story
SEssions
SIGNATURE
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From our very first call, we knew we were in the best hands. She made the kids laugh before she ever raised the camera, and somehow gave us the easy, in-between moments we never manage to catch ourselves.
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Working with Emily changed the way I thought about what family photos could actually be.
Pippin Hill Vineyard
Location
Margot
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I'm always the one behind the camera, so I'd gone almost three years without a single good picture of me and the girls together. Emily fixed that in one easy morning that felt more like a walk on the beach than a session, and I teared up the moment the gallery landed in my inbox.
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For once, I was actually IN the images.
Bonnet Island Estate
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Caroline
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Questions
frequently asked
DO YOU OFFER PRINTS AND ALBUMS?
Yes. Every session includes a print credit, and we offer fine art prints, framing, wall pieces, and heirloom albums. Most families order once the gallery is delivered, after they've seen which images they can't stop coming back to.
WHERE WILL WE SHOOT?
Wherever fits your family best, a favorite beach, a park you love, the home where the kids are growing up, or a spot I'll suggest near you. We'll choose together during planning, with the light and the season in mind.
WHAT IF OUR KIDS WON'T COOPERATE?
They almost never cooperate, and that's exactly how I plan the session. We move at their pace, build in a break, and let the real moments happen instead of forcing the posed ones. The photos you'll love most are usually the ones no one was trying for.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK?
A few weeks is usually plenty, but fall and holiday-card season fills early, so reach out as soon as you know you want photos. If you're planning around a new baby or a family visit, the earlier we talk, the more dates we can hold for you.
WHEN WILL WE SEE OUR PHOTOS?
You'll have a handful of sneak peeks within [X] days, while the afternoon still feels close. Your full gallery is ready within [X] weeks, every image carefully edited and easy to download, print, and share.
WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Once you book, you'll get a simple style guide with colors and combinations that photograph beautifully together. The short version: coordinate, don't match, lean into soft and textured over loud and logoed, and dress for the season you're in.
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