Family Photography that’s more like a pot of slow-cooked chili than a microwave dinner.

Without any “cheese.”

A man and a young boy sitting on a patterned rug indoors, with the man playing the guitar and the boy resting his head on the man's chest. The background features a white fireplace, bookshelves, and a stuffed Elmo toy.

Maybe I need a different metaphor, because chili without cheese is not my thing.

But going slow with your family photography, in a world that insists on rushing everything, is definitely my thing.

And if staying home and enjoying your family while I create photos of you all together is *your* thing, you’re in the right place.

No posing, no “say cheese.”

An unhurried process from the beginning, where we start by getting to know each other a little, and create a family photo session that molds to your family, not the other way around.

And when you see your images, you’ll end up saying things like this…

“I’m utterly blown away.”

“I’m utterly blown away. Everything was against us in that session, but these are amazing. It captures us entirely and perfectly in the season of life we're in; chaotic and messy, but precious and deeply loved.”

- James

A baby's pajama-clad belly, with his toddler-sister's hands holding him. She has chipped purple nail polish and his chubby hand rests on one of hers.

What to Expect

  • A young girl sitting on the floor in a room filled with indoor plants, surrounded by various household items and toys, with large windows showing a lush green outdoor scene.

    Before Your Session

    Let’s chat! You choose how: phone, zoom, or email. We’ll go over everything and answer your questions before we work together. Then, half of the session fee and a signed contract will hold your spot on my calendar. I’ll send you a getting-to-know-you form to help us both get ready for the session.

  • A man, woman, and baby girl sitting on a wooden porch outside a house, sharing a moment of affection and interaction.

    The Photography Session

    I’ll come to you, in Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Powhatan, or Hanover. We’ll find the best light in your favorite rooms and hang out for about an hour. The vibe is “relaxed chaos,” particularly if you have younger kids.

  • A young child with curly red hair wears a black and white striped shirt with an orange hood and denim shorts. The child is lying on their stomach on a bed, hanging off the edge with bare feet dangling toward the floor, looking down.

    After Your Session

    I’ll edit your photos, and within two weeks of our session I’ll email you with a link to your photo gallery. You'll download the photos and use the included print credit to make prints, books, or wall art so you can get your favorite images off your computer into the places your family can enjoy them.

Reach out to get started

Family Session Rates and Details

Close-up of a child's bare feet resting on a dark sofa, with a blurry figure of a young boy in the background holding a mug and sitting on the couch.

A lifestyle photography experience at home, where everyone is the most comfortable and we can document the parts of life you want to remember.

Included in the session fee:

  • Guidance through the process, including a prep guide and getting-to-know-you form to mold your session around your family

  • ~ 60 minutes of photography at your home

  • Professional photo editing

  • All of the edited, high resolution digital images

  • $200 print credit to use in the gallery store

Half of the $1200 session fee is due to book; the other half is due after our session, before the photos are delivered.

  • Most houses with children and/or pets have a lived-in look that won’t fit on a magazine cover. We’re not going for cover photos, we’re going for connection photos.

    Not to worry, though. I’ll give you some prep tips on how to ready your house for family photography (no dusting required). You don’t need to make it spotless, and I’ll help you figure out which rooms to skip cleaning altogether.

    Here’s a letter of encouragement about your house.

  • That’s the beauty of in-home photo sessions: we don’t have to worry about rain. I have a simple lighting setup that I bring with me in case it’s especially gloomy outside, or if we just need a little bit of extra light. If the roads are passable, I’ll be there.

    Here’s a session I did at home on a day with gloomy weather.

  • Whatever your family likes to do together, maybe minus watching Bluey.

    Between the phone call and a pre-session questionnaire, I’ll have a good idea of how your family likes to play together, and we’ll incorporate that into our session.

    Can’t think of anything? Don’t worry, I got you. Click this link to read a blog post about this very thing.

  • I get it - even Beyoncé makes a bad photo sometimes. While I won’t make you look like someone you’re not, I do focus (pun intended) on the love and connection in your family and how your kids look at you all googly-eyed. I’ll also walk you through how to pick clothes that make you feel your best, so you’re not pulling on fabric or worrying about things riding up.

    But also… here’s a blog post on that.

  • If you have a short, specific activity in mind, maybe this would be better: Snapshot Sessions.

Got Q’s? I’ve got A’s.

A woman and two children inside a kitchen, all brushing their teeth. The woman and the girl are in the foreground, while a boy is in the background near a window.

Life isn’t perfect.

But it’s full of personality, special details, and inside jokes that form the connections within your family.

My goal is to help you see past how you think you look in pictures.

Instead, I want you to see what it looks like when you’re working through your rituals of care and connecting at home on a regular day.

See how I connect with my own people
A baby lying on a changing table being gently adjusted by an adult's hands, with the baby's gaze directed towards the adult.
A woman and a young girl are lying on the grass, smiling and laughing. The woman is wearing a light blue top, and the girl is wearing a blue dress with a white floral pattern.
A young child is being held and supported by an adult, showing the child's bare stomach and diaper while lifting their shirt. The child's face is partially visible. The scene appears to be indoors, with toys on the floor nearby.
Close-up black and white photo of a child holding an adult's hand during a moment of comfort or support.
A woman sitting on a bed with two dogs, one in her arms and the other lying on the bed, with pillows and a wooden headboard in the background.
A family sitting on a striped couch, with a woman and a young girl on the left and a man on the right, all smiling and enjoying a moment together in a cozy living room.
A woman holding a young child on her hip, smiling at a group of children gathered around a dining table. The children are engaged in various activities, some laughing and some looking at toys on the table. The background features a gallery wall of fr
A man in a blue shirt breastfeeding a baby.
A joyful woman with long brown hair, a smiling man with glasses, and a small child hugging the man in a cozy living room.
A baby lying in someone's arms, being kissed on the forehead by an adult. The baby is wearing a gray striped onesie and has a relaxed expression.
A young boy with short dark hair smiling while being hugged from behind by an adult, possibly his mother, in a casual indoor setting. The boy is wearing a tie-dye shirt and appears happy.
A young boy and a man enjoying time with a dog indoors on a couch, all smiling and laughing.
A man holding a young girl, seen from behind, looking into a hexagonal mirror on a yellow wall. The girl's reflection shows her face and a yellow headband. The wall has framed pictures including bees and flowers.
A man crouches to help a young girl put on a floral long sleeve shirt inside a living room with a dresser, a couch, and various toys scattered on the carpet.
Two young children sitting at a dining table, laughing and playing, with snacks on the table in a kitchen setting.
Two young girls playing on a teal-colored sofa, one jumping with feet off the ground, the other kneeling on the cushion, both smiling and laughing. One girl is wearing a black shirt and pink tutu, and the other in a dark dress with a colorful pattern
A woman and a young child are kneeling on the floor, holding hands and touching foreheads in a gentle, intimate moment. A man is sitting on a couch behind them, observing their interaction in a living room with framed pictures on the wall.
Children playing and jumping on a trampoline outdoors, with a house and trees in the background.
A woman and a young boy outdoors on a tree-lined street, with the woman lifting the boy into the air. The boy is smiling and appears happy, while the woman looks up at him with a smile. The scene is in autumn, with colorful fall foliage in the backgr
An older woman with glasses, wearing a blue shirt and a turquoise necklace, holding a young girl with dark hair and wearing a dress with rabbits in an outdoor wooded area.
A family of four explores a green, outdoor nature trail surrounded by dense foliage. The mother and two young girls, one with blonde hair and the other with brown hair, walk along a narrow path, smiling and looking at plants. The father, wearing glas
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“Easy, stress-free and fun!”

"Allison made this whole process easy, stress-free and fun!  And we could not be happier with the end result.  I have two young boys, and they did not complain even once about the photo shoot!!  We all had fun!”

-Melissa S.

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