family
The South Bay makes a pretty incredible backdrop, but the real magic has always been you.
Your kids running barefoot through a place they know by heart. The way they reach for you in the middle of the chaos. The laughter, the movement, the perfectly imperfect way your family fits together right now.
I’m not here for posed perfection. I’m here for the real stuff. The connection, the beautiful chaos, and the little moments happening so quickly you almost miss them.
LOS ANGELES family photographer
Because the best photographs don’t just show you what this season looked like. They take you right back to how it felt.
A LOOK INSIDE
the PROCESS
Working with a Los Angeles family photographer should feel just as easy as the photos look. From choosing the perfect South Bay location to figuring out what everyone should wear, I’ll guide you through the details so you can show up, relax, and enjoy your family.
1. LET’S GET YOU ON THE CALENDAR
Reach out via my contact form and tell me a little about your family and the session you’re dreaming about. Once we find a date that works, I’ll send everything you need to officially reserve your session.
2. Welcome to the client lounge
Once you’re booked, you’ll have access to my Client Lounge, your go-to place for everything you need to feel ready for your session. You’ll find tips on what to expect, how to prepare, and plenty of style guidance to help everything come together beautifully.
And when it comes to location, you’re in good hands. After years of photographing families throughout the South Bay, I know the beaches, trails, and tucked-away spots, and I’ll help you choose the one that feels just right for your family.
3. come as you are
No perfectly behaved kids required. I’ve photographed toddlers, shy kids, wild kids, big personalities, and everything in between.
I’ll gently guide you when you need it and step back when the magic starts happening on its own. Your job is to love on your people, play with your kids, and enjoy the moment. I’ll be watching for the good stuff.
Within three weeks, your finished photographs will arrive in a beautiful online gallery ready to download, share, and print.
The sweet little moments will all be there, ready to bring you right back to how this season felt.
4. the part you get to keep
If you’re ready for family photos that feel less like a photo shoot and more like time well spent with your favorite people, I’d love to hear from you.
family
What's Included:
- Session typically lasts 45-60 minutes
- All high-res digital images from your session (minimum of 50 images) delivered in a private online gallery
- Prints and albums can be purchased separately
- Immediate family only
$995
pricing
extended family
What's Included:
- Session typically lasts around 1 hour
- All high-res digital images from your session (minimum of 75 images) delivered in a private online gallery
- Prints and albums can be purchased separately
$1,195
ALBUMS
the family album
There’s something different about seeing your photographs in print. Turning the pages. Little hands pointing out familiar faces. Pulling the album off the shelf years from now and realizing just how much has changed.
That’s why I offer beautifully handcrafted, archival-quality albums designed to tell your family’s story in a way that lasts.
And I make it easy. From choosing the images to thoughtfully designing every page, I’ll take care of the details so your favorite photographs make it off your screen and into your hands.
Because someday, this won’t just be an album of beautiful photos. It’ll be a little piece of the life you once lived.
KIND WORDS
“These photos are a dream!!! I am obsessed with how you captured everything.”
Her eyes, her feet (so many sweet photos of her toes which I didn't expect and were such a pleasant surprise). ALL the sweet moments. Suffice to say these are the most special photos I've ever had. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.
— Karena, manhattan beach
what families say about their photos
Frequently asked questions
What should we wear?
Don’t overthink it, I’ve got you. Once you’re booked, you’ll have access to my Client Lounge with all my favorite styling tips and plenty of guidance to help everything come together beautifully.
The quick version? Coordinate, don’t match. Start with a color palette you love, mix in texture and layers, and don’t be afraid of a beautiful print. If one person is wearing a pattern, keep the rest a little simpler so everything feels balanced.
And don’t forget the little details. Jewelry, shoes, painted nails, a cozy sweater thrown on as the sun goes down. It all adds to the story.
Most importantly, choose clothes that feel like you. The goal isn’t to look perfectly styled. It’s to feel comfortable enough to forget about what you’re wearing and love on your people.
How do I book?
Just reach out through my contact form and tell me a little about the session you’re interested in. We’ll find a date that works, and I’ll send over everything you need to make it official.
Once your contract is signed and the deposit is paid, your date is yours! The remaining balance is due one day before your session.
Do you have suggestions for locations?
Absolutely. After photographing families throughout the South Bay for years, I have plenty of favorite spots, and I’ll help you choose one that fits your family and the feeling you want from your photos.
Maybe it’s the Manhattan Beach Pier for that iconic South Bay look, Hermosa or Redondo Beach for a laid-back evening by the water, or RAT Beach at Malaga Cove for those classic Palos Verdes cliffs and rocky shoreline. I also have some beautiful nature-filled spots when the beach isn’t quite your thing.
And if you have little ones, I’ll always keep them in mind when choosing a location. I love places where kids have room to explore, run, and play, because when they’re busy being kids, that’s usually when the good stuff happens.
When will I get my photos?
Your fully edited images will be delivered within three weeks in a beautiful online gallery, ready to download, share, and print with ease.
Then comes the best part, getting to relive it all.
Honestly? This is the last thing I want you worrying about. Kids will be kids, and that’s exactly what I want. They can run, explore, be silly, need a break, or decide they have absolutely no interest in smiling for my camera. I’ve got it.
The best thing you can do is relax and let them be themselves. The more you enjoy the experience, the more they will too. Think of our time together as a chance to slow down, play with your kids, and simply enjoy your family without worrying about what everyone is “supposed” to be doing.
Trust me to guide you, follow their lead, and find the moments worth keeping. You just love on your people. I’ll take care of the photos.
what if my kids don't behave?
Book your South Bay Family PHotography Session
THE IMAGES YOU'LL COME BACK TO FOREVER.
These are the days you’ll want to come back to. The belly laughs, bear hugs, sandy feet, and all the beautiful chaos that makes your family yours. I’m here for the moments in between, the ones that can’t be perfectly planned or posed, but somehow end up meaning the most.
Together, we’ll create photographs that feel like your family and bring you right back to this season, exactly as it was.
