The Family Experience
{joyful, relaxed family photography}
One day your children are going to look for photos of you. What will they find?
If you’re a mama, you know this is true – we’re often the one taking the photos, which means we’re rarely photographed with our kids. The occasional selfie with the kids is nice, but every mama dreams of gorgeous professional portraits to hang on the walls and treasure throughout the years.
Let’s celebrate this amazing phase of life you’re in, whether it’s filled with tiny, sticky fingers or after-school activities. The Family Experience gives you a break from the day-to-day chaos to savor sweet memories with the people you love the most.
The Process
Once you book your session, we’ll discuss a date and time for your photo session at the most beautiful venue in The Woodlands – The Glass House. I’ll handle all of the scheduling and paperwork for you. All you have to do is show up, ready for stunning photos and priceless memories with your family.
I’ve worked with hundreds of families over the years, and they all wanted more than just pretty photos – they wanted an amazing, stress-free experience! Even if you say you’re not photogenic or your husband hates having his picture taken, these are pictures you’ll be dying to show off – and you’ll treasure the memories forever.
I’ll send you my exclusive Celebrate Motherhood – The Family Experience mini magazine that will take all the stress out of planning for this photo session. Inside you’ll find my best wardrobe tips, including color combinations that photograph beautifully and my favorite online shops for clothing that makes you look and feel incredible!
You’ll receive your complimentary sneak peek video the day after your session. Your full gallery of gorgeous images will be delivered within a week, and you’ll be featured on my blog!
Custom family session videos
Family photography session | $425
- Up to one hour of coverage on the day of your family session at The Glass House
- All the posing guidance you need for absolutely gorgeous photos – and zero awkwardness in front of the camera!
- Your choice of 12 high-resolution digital images from your session, with the option to purchase more
- Includes immediate family (we can discuss including pets + extended family)
- Your one hour reservation at The Glass House is included!
What’s Included in Every Photo Session
Q: What makes The Family Experience different?
A: With The Family Experience, I’ve taken all the hard work out of planning for a gorgeous, stress-free photo session. You’ll get tons of wardrobe guidance before the session so you’ll know what photographs well – along with what to avoid. We’ll meet on a date and time that work for you at The Glass House, where we’ll have exclusive access to the house itself and surrounding green space. Your session will include photos of your entire family together, each parent individually with each child and individual photos of your child(ren). We’ll also include a few amazing portraits of just you and your husband, time permitting!
Here’s exactly what kind of planning advice I share with clients:
- why I created the session guide magazine for you + how it will help make planning simple!
- family portrait session flow – what to expect first, next and last
- why I suggest dresses for mamas
- color combos that work beautifully at The Glass House
- exactly which colors to avoid when putting together your wardrobe
- sample neutral wardrobe examples, featuring a family with 2 small boys + a family with 2 young girls
- a great example of a dad in neutrals (specifically what pants + shirt practically every dad loves)
- examples of family groupings included in the session – with photos!
- changing oufits during a session with young children – what to consider
- cake smash prep – everything you need to know + the importance of pre-session trial runs at home
- exactly how a cake smash works
- what to bring to your cake smash + how to avoid a sticky carseat after the cake smash!
- what to do if you want mess-free cake smash photos (I have a simple, FREE solution to this!)
+ LOTS more education so that you don’t have to stress about anything! No other photographer in this area shares such comprehensive information prior to a family session, and that’s why my clients adore their photos, truly enjoy their family sessions and continue to book family photos with me every year. Clients get a 32-page magazine full of photo session guidance, plus 51 minutes of video education, featuring dozens of sample photos so you’ll know what photographs well!
Here’s a 60-second preview of my “what to wear” video that every client gets via email six weeks before the session:
Q: Why do you only offer family photos at The Glass House?
A: Location is one of the most important aspects of beautiful photos! I’ve photographed dozens and dozens of families at The Glass House, and I’ve even had my own family photos taken here! It’s such a beautiful, unique place featuring lovely backgrounds and a quiet, calming atmosphere. We’ll have the option of blending indoor and outdoor photos, giving you the best of both options. Because a reservation is required, we won’t have to worry about crowds, so you can fully enjoy the time with your family without distractions!
Q: What if I have no idea what to wear?!
A: No problem! I send every mama a copy of my Celebrate Motherhood – The Family Experience mini magazine, a comprehensive session guide that makes preparing for your photos totally effortless! Inside you’ll find tons of wardrobe tips for everyone, along with sample photos of outfits and color combinations that work well. Hands down, every mama loves this magazine because it makes it simple to look amazing and feel confident about your photo session before we ever meet.
I also send every client a what to wear video that includes even more advice + example wardrobe selections from previous family sessions at The Glass House so you’ll know what looks great – and why!
Q: Can I find you on social media to see other sessions?
A: One reason why my work might seem more magical than photos you’ve seen other places is I’m a mama too, and I know how important these memories are! I also know not everyone wants to share pictures of their kids everywhere online. That’s why you won’t find me on social media; my husband and I share photos of our family with loved ones in a less public way. On top of that, I simply don’t want to invest time in social media. I have my hands full with three young kids and a thriving business!
Want to see more sample photos? Just send me a text or an email, and I’ll share a link to full sample galleries so you can see exactly what full photo sessions are like!
We’ll find a privacy solution that works for you, if that’s a top concern.Unlike most other family photographers, you don’t have to worry about me using photos of your children for likes and comments online.
Q: What’s the scheduling process like at The Glass House?
A: Everything is totally seamless – I handle all of the scheduling and paperwork for you! You tell me what dates and times are best for you, and we’ll plan for a weekday sunset session together at The Glass House!
