Los angeles Family Photographer

Yes, but only on select days in the fall, at pre-determined locations. They’re 15-20 minute timelots and you’ll receive 20 images. 

Ideally, as soon as you can, but it depends on the time of year. Fall tends to book out by the end of September. But January through May is pretty flexible, and I can accommodate short term booking better.

Location and time of year will be the biggest factors in answering this. If your location is at the beach, we will likely opt to start your session 45min before the sun is scheduled to set so we have 15 minutes of “afterglow” to finish out your session. If your location has lots of tree shade, we have more flexibility with timing. Keep in mind that the sun sets at different times throughout the year–summer sunsets are closer to 8pm, while winter sunsets are closer to 5pm in southern California.

If we’re being real, they probably will at some point in this process. But coming into this process with realistic expectations and looooots of patience will be key. I always try to shoot a blend of “smile at the camera” portraits, family interaction, and play photos. Most of my favorite photos happen in the unplanned in-between moments. If you want more tips on how to have the family photo session of your dreams, sign up for our newsletter to receive a free guide.

Sessions are up to an hour long, but if you have children under 7, their attention spans may require breaks or a shorter session duration.

Outdoor portraits are, unfortunately, affected by weather sometimes. However, the weather is typically mild and seasonal in southern California. If the weather isn’t aligning with the vision you had for your session, I’m happy to work together to find another time, day, or location — depending on availability. All rescheduled sessions must be completed within 30 days of the original session date. Please note that session payments are non-refundable.

Most of the time as adults, we don’t care for photos of ourselves because either we don’t like the way we look, or we’d rather be doing something else. You aren’t alone in feeling this way. But here’s the way I see it– the purpose of family photos is to document this moment in time, the season you’re in…. Together. Kids don’t care what you think of yourself in photos, they only care that you’re in photos WITH them. So reframing the experience to be an hour of your life that you get to have fun TOGETHER as a family will hopefully help.

I love phone photos for everyday moments, but professional photography offers something different: intentional lighting, expert guidance, beautiful editing, and authentic collective emotion. Most importantly, it ensures the whole family gets to be in the frame together. There’s no substitute for those photos of your family’s giggles and smiles in a cuddle puddle.

I do, and I love them. They are logistically different than smaller family sessions though, and require a extra planning. I’ve done large family photos up to 100 people before, and they’re so special!

I recommend coordinating colors, not matching. Choosing the same level of “fancy” is also smart. No need for mama to be in a formal dress when the kids are in tshirts. Check out my family season inspiration board for more ideas.

Yes, for the work behind the scenes, but never to fabricate the images themselves. I’ve spent years training my editing workflow to reflect my artistic eye, so that AI can do the heavy lifting while I handle the finesse. Every photo I deliver was made with a camera, in a moment that actually happened. I believe AI should be used to polish, not create. That’s a line I won’t cross. So, will I use AI to make all your kids smile? Not unless you and I discuss it. I prefer the real moments.