PORTRAITS that fill your walls for YEARS
Regardless of the season that you're in, and whether your babies are big, small or furry, this time in your life deserves to be captured by something other than your iPhone. Family sessions were born from past wedding couples asking us to document their growing families and now we just can't get enough!
We love creating photos to remind families that in spite of the fact that the car of their floor is covered in cereal, their laundry room looks like an episode of hoarders and mom and dad are in a permanent state of exhaustion, their love and their story are beautiful.
So let's plan a day, pick a location that is meaningful to you and create a slew of images that will fill up the frames your walls for years to come.
Everything you need to know about family portrait sessions
We’re big believers that images aren’t meant to solely exist in a digital space. One day, most likely, Instagram will be gone, your phone will be replaced and images that you can physically hold in your hand will be the best way to remember those precious moments we captured.
Think about this fact: fifteen years ago, if we had delivered you digital images, they would have been on a floppy disk. With the fast updates to technology, you would have no way to access those images today. Even the online galleries we deliver will eventually fade away.
But prints? Those last. I bet your family still has images from your grandparents (maybe even great grandparents.) And that was likely from a time period when cameras were expensive and prints were harder to come by.
TO LIFE
bring your images
“As if her work weren't amazing enough, she's the absolute kindest!”
– Michael
“The entire experience was seamless and enjoyable.”
“Her joyful personality is contagious and shines through her work.”
– Sarah
set up A CALL
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You've thoroughly combed through my website, blog and Instagram feed and you like what you see. So the next step is setting up a time to chat to make sure we're the perfect fit for one another.
You've thoroughly combed through my website, blog and Instagram feed and you like what you see. So the next step is setting up a time to chat to make sure we're the perfect fit for one another.
EMAIL consultation
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Once you've booked your date, we’ll chat back and forth about your session. This is where we can discuss your vision, outfits, location, as well which products you might be interested in.
Whenever we can, we love to plan this ahead of time to ensure we have the best photos for your products.
THE SESSION
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Sessions typically last about an hour and a half and when when we can—we love to begin sessions about two hours before sunset. We prefer to shoot when the sun is lower in the sky to avoid harsh shadows and bright sun patches. The first two hours after sunrise is also an ideal time to shoot.
gallery DELIVERY
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Your session will be delivered via an online gallery. We’ll help you finalize your favorites and order prints.
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the portrait PORTFOLIO
- Beth
"Debbie is an amazing photographer. She’s easy to work with and is prompt yet thorough in her communication. Debbie makes the photo shoot fun and comfortable, often helping to facilitate shots that make for beautiful photos. The quality of her work is excellent and provides snapshots of sweet memories for my family for years to come."
"Debbie makes the photo shoot fun and comfortable"
from past clients
KIND WORDS
- Lisa
Debbie was an absolute dream to work with! From the moment we met her, she treated us with such kindness and care. Her thoughtful and calming presence made us feel so at ease throughout the day. What amazed us most was how she managed to capture every single sweet moment and emotion of the day so beautifully.
"We couldn’t have asked for a better person to be by our side"
from past clients
KIND WORDS
- Rachel
Throughout the wedding planning process, Debbie was a huge assist and put my mind at ease. Prior to the engagement shoot, I sent Debbie samples of some of her portfolio shots that I would like to stylistically recreate. The day of the shoot, Debbie beautifully executed my vision; the prints encapsulated everything I had hoped for - and more!
"it was nearly impossible to choose which snapshots to print"
from past clients
KIND WORDS
FREQUENTLY
asked
QUESTIONS
Can we include our pets in our portraits?
YES PLEASE! If your location of choice allows, I love when pets are brought in to be captured with you! Consider having a "dog-wrangling" friend join for the session so you can still get some images without your pooch!
What is your turnaround time for images?
Typically expect portraits back 2-4 weeks following our session, and weddings back 4-6 weeks following your wedding date.
Do you ever do studio portraits?
My pre-Christmas mini sessions are always located in an indoor studio here in Richmond, VA! Get on our newsletter list to make sure you don't miss the signup for those! If you are hoping to do your regular family/senior/newborn session in a studio, we can discuss the additional expense that would be to your portrait cost.
Are maternity sessions, senior photos, new headshots, or the like included in your portrait options?
Yes! We regularly capture sessions of all kinds, and we follow the same tailored process to make sure your session is unique to your vision. Senior photos on a sport's field? Can do! Newborn session in your home? Of course! We love to plan portraits around whatever you are envisioning, to the best of our abilities!
As a family photographer who's witnessed countless giggles and so many heartfelt moments, I'm excited to share my top tips for making your family session fun and relaxed—for everyone! From choosing the right time and location, to picking outfits that feel like you, this guide is packed with tried-and-true advice to help your session feel less like a photoshoot and more like a great memory in the making.
the free guide —
the free guide
stress-free family photos
FREE GUIDE: style guide
FREE GUIDE: style guide
stress-free
Family Portraits
As a family photographer who's witnessed countless giggles and so many heartfelt moments, I'm excited to share my top tips for making your family session fun and relaxed—for everyone!
