Lifestyle photographer in Columbus Ohio

Unlike a traditional portrait session, documentary photo sessions with me are very laid back. The best images happen when everyone is willing to show their true personalities. Keep in mind that I am a stranger to your kids, and they need the time and space at the beginning of the session to get comfortable with me. This is the only way I can capture the relaxed photos you see in my galleries. Not by rushing through it.

Well I have great news for you because my sessions are low-pressure and non-judgemental. I’m patient with kids and I can make chaos look really cute on camera. And you’re not alone… pretty much ALL of my clients feel nervous the first time. Getting family pictures done is a little stressful. But I can guarantee to minimize the stress for you once you commit to this. Family is precious, home is a safe space, and through these photos, I’ll show you that what you have is gorgeous. All we need to make beautiful images together is a family who loves one another. If I need to be strategic with shooting around the lived-in areas of your home, that’s totally doable.

I am typically booked up 2 months ahead, but more for weekends which are very limited to begin with. If you think you waited too long, please reach out anyway just in case — I might be able to squeeze you in!

Your phone’s camera roll might have a lot of cute snapshots of your family, but it’s also cluttered with memes and screenshots of dinner recipes and blurry unflattering pics you keep telling yourself you’ll get around to deleting. The photos we make together are special. They are tailored to your family. They are artful, and intentional. And best of all, you will be IN the photos too! These moments will be displayed proudly on your walls and in photo albums, passed down for generations. You will actually get to see them everyday, and your kids will too. You will value them above anything else you own, and because of that, they will last.

Yes! Once you’ve worked with me the first time, you can join Photo Club for access to mini sessions and other perks that aren’t available to the general public.

Please allow 4 weeks, especially in the Spring or Fall. If you need images or professional prints by a certain date, just let me know when you reach out and I will schedule you appropriately.

For in-home sessions, you don’t have to worry about it! For outdoor sessions, there are definitely downsides to being photographed in the rain and freezing cold. If there is a high chance of rain, snow, or other bad weather on session day, we can move your session indoors or look at the calendar and figure it out.

Nope. I can make beautiful images in almost any home using available natural light (and artificial light that looks natural). You are welcome to send me photos of your home before booking for peace of mind.

Newborn and in-home family sessions are typically scheduled around midday (between 10 AM - 1 PM). Outdoor sessions are scheduled when lighting is soft, usually 2 hours within sunrise or sunset. I only schedule one session per day though, so if your family needs more flexible timing, that’s doable.