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[All session options](/sessions-pricing)01 · Families & portraits

# Your family, as they actually are.

Relaxed sessions with useful direction, room to move, and no requirement that everyone behave perfectly.

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The experience

## Enough planning to make it easy.
Enough room for real life.

You do not need matching outfits or any idea what to do with your hands. I’ll help choose the location and timing, give you enough direction to settle in, and leave room for your family to be itself. Children rarely read the schedule.

From the family album

## Photographs worth printing. A session worth remembering.

“Every time we have asked Jonathan to take pictures for us—whether it be engagement photos or casual family photos, we know that not just the quality of the photos will be great, but that he will capture the moment perfectly. He is fun to work with, has lots of great ideas, and knows how to get the job done. We would highly recommend him to anyone.”

Austin & Melissa HiattEngagement & Family Photography

“Thank you soooo much for the beautiful photos you took of our family! We love them and can't wait to get some of them into prints. Thanks for braving the cold weather and making that happen for us.”

Pam MitchellFamily Photography

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What to expect

## Clear plans. Comfortable people. Photographs that still feel like you.

01

### Plan the useful parts

We’ll choose a location, time, and pace that work for your family. Coordinating identical outfits remains optional.

02

### Get enough direction

I’ll help everyone settle in and give clear prompts without turning the session into a long list of stiff poses.

03

### Let your family take over

Once everyone is comfortable, I keep watching for the laughs, small gestures, and expressions nobody could have scheduled.

A good fit for

## Who these sessions are for.

- 01Family sessions
- 02Individual portraits
- 03Couples and maternity
- 04Graduation portraits
- 05Small family milestones

Ready when you are

## Bring your people. I’ll bring the plan.

You spend time together. I’ll give you direction when it helps and watch for the parts you may not notice until later.

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