Family Photography

Why I Don’t Box My Work Into One Style When I first started photographing families, my work was fully documentary. I was drawn to showing things as they were, without direction or interference. Over time, though, I noticed that while many families preferred the feeling of a fly-on-the-wall session, some wanted more guidance. Being photographed […]

How to choose a family photographer often comes down to understanding what kind of experience will best support your family — not just what the photos will look like. Many parents already have a sense of how their kids tend to show up in new situations, and they want to choose something that works with […]

Fall Family Portrait Sessions—sometimes called mini sessions—are the quick, artful way to capture your family in just 10 minutes. Perfect for holiday cards and timeless portraits.

Short & Sweet Sessions are five-minute fine art portraits of your child. Offered once a year, they’re an easy way to capture timeless expressions.

Fall in New England is short and sweet, and so are these family photography sessions. If you’ve been meaning to get updated fall family photos, why not check them off at the tail end of your weekend? We’ll meet at one of my favorite spots — a hidden Hudson Valley landmark with a little history, […]

A quick note before you read: This post shares a past seasonal offering. My current portrait sessions look a little different now — you can explore the options I offer today here. One of the first things people ask me when they’re thinking about booking a family photo session is: “How much time do we […]

We all have thousands of photos on our phones—quick snaps from vacations, birthdays, ordinary mornings. But how many of those images actually make it into our daily lives? Onto our walls, into our hands, or shared in ways that last? As a documentary family photographer, I believe the images we make together deserve more than […]

Even in a world where we document everything on our phones, hiring a documentary family photographer can offer something different: presence, perspective, and a chance to be seen in the story too.

Do you want a few great family photos but not a long-form documentary photography session?Does the idea of something short and sweet sound more your speed?Are you just hoping for a great holiday card photo that captures your family? If so, a mini session might be just what you’re looking for. Every year, I offer […]

Ironically, my family was never a family-portrait kind of family. Our family photos are candid ones my dad took, or the rare all-family photos that a family member snapped at a gathering.