Documentary Family Photography Sessions

Relaxed approach with no posing and no coaxing,
because real life is beautiful—as-is.

Let us capture the beauty of your everyday life

Rather than striving to curate perfection with our clients, we’re drawn to the truly genuine and natural parts of life.

We believe there is beauty in those raw, everyday moments and those are the ones that families will treasure for a lifetime because they are attached to real memories, feelings and experiences. For this type of Photo Session, the pressure is off! The more “everyday,” the better—including the laundry and dirty dishes in the background, the toddler-selected outfit, the bandaging of scraped knees, the peeking during dinnertime prayers, the quirkiness of personalities, and any other magic that spontaneously unfolds.

A young girl is jumping onto a bed, smiling with arms outstretched, while a man holds her hands. Another girl is sitting on the bed, watching. The room has butterfly decorations on the wall and a sign saying 'ELYANA'. The scene appears joyful and pla
A young boy barefoot and shirtless, wearing patterned shorts and rain boots, is feeding geese in a grassy outdoor area.
A family of three, consisting of a man, woman, and young boy, are kneeling on a garage floor, looking distressed at a small rock or object on the ground. The garage contains a bicycle, a stroller, and a car parked inside.
A woman in a plaid shirt holds a baby in a medical setting, with medical equipment and wires nearby, tending to the baby lying in a hospital bassinet.
A black and white photo of a man and woman sitting on a couch, looking at a baby in the man's hands. The man is wearing a t-shirt and has short hair, while the woman has long hair and is looking at the baby. The baby is reaching out and holding a toy
Three children in a car making playful gestures and faces, with one child raising an arm and another making a heart shape with his hands.
A black and white photo of four children and an adult jumping into a swimming pool from the pool's edge. The scene is outdoors with a cloudy sky and poolside chairs in the background.
A black and white photo of two children lying on a bed. One child, wearing a plaid shirt, is lying on their stomach and looking affectionately at the other child, who is smiling and wearing a long-sleeve shirt. They are holding hands, and the scene a
A girl with wet hair is getting her teeth checked by a dentist in a dental office. The dentist is examining her mouth with a mirror and is holding a dental instrument.

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  • "We're so thankful we had you come document our family. If anyone is considering hiring Amber to capture what your life looks like, I highly recommend her! She is easy to be around and makes the process very unobtrusive so you end up just living life like normal and hanging out with a very fun photographer friend."

    —MICK

  • "I just wanted to tell you how completely in love I am with these images. This is such a precious gift you've create for us—especially at this time, with all that's going on in our lives. And the images came out so beautifully, full of the little details, expressions, and personal quirks we treasure in our girls. Thank you a thousand times over!"

    —PHILLIP

  • "WOW, you're amazing!!! You're not only a professional photographer, you're a storyteller and you penned the story exactly how I would want to tell it and how we would want to remember it. You even filled in the blanks to the T! I didn't even see some of the moments happen, but I'll forever get to cherish them."

    —TRUDY

"This concept is great for other families, but..."

  • Forget what you know about "photo shoots." If you know how to have fun & be comfortable with your family, that's all that matters. "Real life" is beautiful, as-is—no modeling experience required.  

  • I bet your husband has an aversion to "photo shoots" from a not-so-fun past experience that may or may not have involved matching outfits and cheesy poses. This is totally different—if your husband enjoys time with your family, all he has to do is live it up while I'm there. He'll probably forget there are even cameras around! 

  • Kids will be kids... And to be honest, some of my favorite, most memorable images of clients (and my own family) are during "naughty" moments. Kids do hilarious, mischievous things worth documenting. Plus, capturing images of real parenthood on display is priceless. When you look back, you’ll treasure (and probably laugh at) even the frustrating moments—everything is fleeting and no one is perfect.

  • Is anyone's house really "picture perfect" on a daily basis? Chances are, your home appears "lived in" and that is beautiful, dirty dishes and all. Some day, if/when your house looks like the magazine home you dream of, this current season will make that celebration even sweeter. Embrace it!

  • Documenting the "boring" stuff is still important! Several years ago, my husband and I were the least excited about our lives—living and working out of a small apartment we hated, not feeling fulfilled, no kids or pets. I'm so glad we had a photographer capture that season for us! Now that we have moved forward, we look back feeling encouraged. "Remember when..." seasons propel us.

  • My husband and I are BOTH photographers and we STILL hire a photographer at least once or twice a year to document our life (even before we had any kids). Sure, self-timers are handy, but amazing, genuine images of your candid life are impossible without a third party. Later in life, your kids will want to see you IN photos with them and you’ll be encouraged to see yourself in action with your family. (You may feel uncomfortable on the other side of the camera, but you'll thank yourself later & maybe even shed a few tears.)