Family Portraits

The Process

Book your shoot

There’s a $300 fee to book your shoot. They can be done anywhere within 20 miles of Charlottesville and last at least an hour. We will talk about a location and the look and feel you would like for your shoot.

The shoot

We like to keep it fun and relaxed, aiming to capture you all as you are - personalities and all. We aim to schedule shoots around sunrise or sunset for the best lighting.

Receive your slideshow

Within two weeks of the shoot, you will receive a link to a slideshow preview of your images. Get together, dim the lights, grab some wine, ice cream, etc. and enjoy!

Choose your collection

You will then have a 24 hour window to choose your collection. I’ve listed the 3 options below, they all include a number of digital files and a print credit so you select the option that best suites your needs. Once you choose your collection, you will have access to your full gallery.

Order your prints

After choosing your collection, your online gallery will be up for 6 months for you to view, share, and purchase your products.

The Collections

The fee for the shoot is $300. After the shoot, you will receive an online preview of your images and have a choice of 3 collections to choose from, varying in price. Once you choose your collection, you will have access to your gallery to download pictures and order prints.

* Click on each collection to see the price and what’s included.

  • $500

    • access to your full gallery

    • download all web-res photos

    • download 20 high-res photos

    • $100 print credit

  • $700

    • access to your full gallery

    • download all web-res and high-res photos

    • $300 print credit

  • $1000

    • access to your full gallery

    • download all web-res and high-res photos

    • 6x8” custom photo book

    • half off the session fee on your next portrait shoot

CHOOSING YOUR OUTFITS

Your portrait session is meant to be relaxed and enjoyable, but most importantly, it’s meant to document you guys are in this time of your life. We love outfits that truly reflect you. Everyday looks that freeze this time in your life, as you are.

For kids and babies, bring a few options in case they get dirty. Clothes that are not too formal, that they can move around easily and feel like themselves in.

Things we like

  • neutrals and soft colors

  • subtle patterns

  • textured fabrics - like linen

  • layers

  • casual sneakers

  • your favorite jeans

  • soft dresses

  • bare feet

  • sun hats

  • overalls

Things to avoid

  • tees with logos

  • flip flops

  • clothes that may unintentionally show bra straps or undergarments

  • athletic sneakers

  • hair ties on your wrist

  • wrinkled clothes

  • Apple Watch

  • items in your pockets

  • baggy clothes

  • All black clothes