If you’re looking for a family photographer who values connection over perfection, my sessions are designed to feel relaxed, playful, and true to your family. Rather than stiff posing, I use gentle prompting to help everyone settle in, interact naturally, and enjoy being together. My approach is documentary-inspired, focused on presence, movement, and the real moments that often end up meaning the most. The goal is for photo day to feel like something your family can look forward to — full of laughter, personality, and the beauty that already exists in your everyday connection. Live in Gilbert? See my Gilbert family sessions.
My style is candid, emotive, and story-driven. I’m drawn to the natural rhythm of your family rather than overly posed moments, so your gallery reflects not only how everything looked, but how it felt. I want your images to hold the energy, tenderness, and joy of this season in a way that feels timeless and real.
All of my images are documented using analog 35mm film.
Film photography uses a light-sensitive roll of physical film instead of a digital sensor. Because each frame counts, there are a limited number of total images. This makes the process slower and more intentional.
The film is then developed and scanned into your final digital images, with natural grain, softer tones, and an organic, timeless quality.
1 hour 30 minutes — $750
Capturing your family as you truly are. Raw emotion. Tears. Smiles. Laughs. Hiding behind Dad's leg. Stealing a kiss. Those sweet little fingers and toes.
Photographing families on film gives space for a slower, more grounded kind of session — one where connection can take the lead. Whether your family session takes place outdoors or in a setting that feels most like home to you, I want the experience to feel easy and meaningful from start to finish.
Family sessions with me are less about performing for the camera and more about creating space for your family to be fully yourselves. I’ll guide you when needed, but the heart of the session is in the in-between moments — the way your kids reach for you, the laughter that comes out of the unexpected, and the small interactions that tell the story of your family right now. This creates photographs that feel honest, warm, and deeply personal.
Prior to our time together, I will be working together with you on what our session may look like together. Every family is different, so every session is different. Maybe your family has a tradition that you love or a favorite park you go to. We will figure that out together!