The Story session
Story sessions are built for range. Maybe we start by playing at home and then walk down to the river to splash in the creek. Maybe we meet for coffee and bagels, then play at the skate park like you do every Saturday morning, except this time, we make vibrant pictures that capture not only your family, but the familiarities that bring you closer. Story sessions are all-inclusive - so you don't have to decide between timeless portraits and heart-melting details. The story of family has many colors, and this session is for reflecting the whole spectrum.
relaxed family photos at home in Charlottesville, crozet, and surrounding areas
*available for travel
Photos that look how life feels.
- 90 minutes
- $1400 investment
- Session prep guide
- Planning call
- Gallery of 75 final edited images
- $100 credit for use in the print shop
- all digital downloads included
Details
Whether or not you think 90 minutes is a long time for family photos, after 20 years doing this work, I can say with confidence that the best images unfold with time. Story sessions allow us to truly sink in and make the kinds of artful images that come from letting your guard down. These can take place at home and incorporate your favorite family traditions in any season - carving pumpkins, playing in the snow and making cocoa in the winter, climbing trees and riding bikes in the spring, playing in the sprinkler or going to your favorite ice cream shop in the summer. Through the addition of a planning call in this creative process, I can help develop a plan for our time that will direct the flow and incorporate the kinds of moments you treasure.
Within 2 weeks or less, you'll receive a custom slideshow and final gallery of 75+ quality curated images with full access to download. There's no choosing favorites here because every image will be part of the narrative, reflecting the beautiful life you've built with perspective and light.
Book a session
How it works
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Once you reach out with a little more context about your family, I can answer any lingering questions. We'll set a time to hop on the phone and talk through logistics, including a date and time based on the vision, and I'll send you a proposal to lock it in.
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We'll meet for your session create photographs - but it will feel more like a family playdate. I'll make everyone feel relaxed and direct the flow of our time for a healthy mix of variety, including portraits and stepping back to document the kinds of family moments that make your heart happy.
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In 2 weeks or less, you'll receive your final gallery and a custom slideshow set to music. Sink in and enjoy the fruit of this beautiful life you're building.
From here, you can download all your final images and print them however you like, including through the curated print shop attached to your gallery. Your photos will continue bringing light to your days and reminders of gratitude for years ahead.
There's something so special about photos the really look how life feels, and I know we will look back on these with so much love.
"Looking through these photos has been such a gift!! I'm in awe of how you beautifully captured all the in-between moments. They feel so dynamic and intentional.
- Beth
more about me
I’m one of the first to meet your newborn baby, the one who won't judge your clothes baskets and unmade beds, and the one who can preserve the way your husband looks at you with a twinkle in his eye after 12 years of marriage. My life's work is about honoring people and telling stories.
I believe art has the power to light up the world in dark places, starting at home.
I'm a mom of 3 who loves mornings and words. I rely heavily on black coffee and a sense of humor.
Leah
Meet the photographer
Let's make photos that move you.
REach out to get started
Fill out this short form to get the ball rolling. I'll answer all your questions and we'll choose a date from there. You don't have to have it all figured out - I'm here to walk you through and make this a beautiful experience from start to finish.
