When I became a mother, the most precious moments and details were constantly slipping away. I'd go to bed every night worried I was going to forget every little moment that really mattered. I picked up a camera and found a way to cherish those moments forever. Through my artwork I get to relive those little moments and treasure them forever. It is an honor to be able to help others capture those perfect little moments, the same way I preserve them for my own family.
honor your most cherished moments
I believe in capturing heartfelt images that
Imagine a beautiful location, all the people you love most, and heirloom quality artwork you will want to display for the rest of their lives.
FAMily & Lifestyle session
up to 1.5 hours, all the good images, edited and delivered in an online gallery with printing rights
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It's just natural that you want all the people you love in your pictures to celebrate the sweet family you have grown day by day on the walls of your home.
Extended Family session
up to 2 hours, all the good images, edited and delivered in an online gallery with printing right and an in person printing consultation
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melody
We are a family of seven and Kara made family pictures an experience we ALL loved. How often does that happen with a 2 year old!? She was so easy to communicate with and supportive as I figured out which colors and outfits would be best beforehand. I loved all of the tips she shared. On the way home my 12 year old son said, "that was actually fun! And I'm glad we did it." Kara was so sweet and patient. I could tell the kids were relaxed and actually enjoying it. We are so grateful she captured their little personalities in such a natural way. We love EVERY picture! ”
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monica
Kara is so talented! Family pictures can be so stressful but she is so helpful in making you feel comfortable and helping the kids be the best versions of themselves during the photo shoot! I would never have anyone else take family pictures after having Kara take ours!”
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02/04
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Kenzie
Kara is amazing! Seriously so talented! She was awesome with my kids and super accommodating with our schedule. She captured our family perfectly! I’m beyond happy with the end result!"
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03/04
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jethro
Kara did an amazing job taking pictures of our family! This was honestly the best experience we’ve ever had with a photographer. She was flexible and made it fun for our four young kids. At the same time, she also took control and maximized our time with her. Normally our kids’ photos end up with a bunch of fake smiles, but in Kara’s photos, the kids have actual real smiles! I highly recommend her.”
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KIND WORDS
04/04
Every shoot I do is unique, because every family is unique. After years of experience, I have learned how to create a safe space for my clients to feel comfortable and be themselves. Rather than just stiffly posing for the camera, I gently guide and direct you and your loved ones throughout the whole session, including fun games, posing prompts and lots of giggles. This process allows us to capture authentic, detailed, beautiful images that reflect exactly who you and your family are. You can expect a perfect mix of both looking at the camera photos and candid detailed shots that showcase your family and the location. And best of all, you can expect to have fun.
my philosophy
01/05
THE NEXT STEP
You've thoroughly combed through our website, blog and Instagram feed and you like what you see. So the next step is clicking the link to book your session. You'll be led to my site to book online.
Book your session
02/05
THE NEXT STEP
To officially reserve your date, pay your retainer fee and sign the contract. I will then send you a planning guide and some great location options that will be pretty during the season of your session.
Pay the retainer fee & sign a contract
03/05
THE NEXT STEP
This is the fun part where you get to decide outfits and details that will highlight your family and the stage of life you are in. I am always available to bounce off ideas or for any questions. I'll keep a close eye on the weather and reach out if I anticipate any problems.
The Preparations
04/05
THE NEXT STEP
It's finally here! The day of our session, I'll check in a bit before with exact instructions for where to meet. Enjoy, the day, pamper yourself if you can and prepare for some fun and memories.
The Big Day
05/05
THE NEXT STEP
You can expect your photos to be delivered via an online gallery within about three weeks of our session. At that time, we'll also send over details about preserving your images through prints and albums.
Delivery Day
The process
frequently asked questions
How can a family photography session be stress free?
One of the most frequent things I hear moms say is “family pictures are so stressful.” Not the way I do them. I try to take the time spent stressing out of the experience by helping to guide you through the potential stressors. The first thing you receive upon booking your session with me is a session planning guide full of all the information and tips you need to make your session everything but stressful. I am available for consult every step of the way. Family pictures should be about making memories with the people you love, not about adding more stress to your already busy life.
How do you achieve candid, genuine photos?
After years of experience, I have learned how to create a safe space for my clients to feel comfortable and be themselves. I gently guide and direct you and your loved ones through some fun poses, games and activities. Through this process we capture your family’s personality and genuine love for each other.
What if I'm not Photogenic?
You are beautiful! And even if you don’t feel that way, the love you have for your family is beautiful. I have helped countless other clients, who have made this same statement, create gorgeous images who highlight who they are. I realize that some of us feel more self conscious than others or have had less than enjoyable experiences in the past with professional photos. But I am confident that through gentle guidance, attention to detail and years of experience I can help you feel beautiful and capture those moments that mean the most.
HOw long is a typical session?
For a full session you can expect around an hour. Every session and family is different, but generally speaking, I get a smiling, everyone looking at the camera picture at the beginning and then we just make memories and enjoy time together as a family. I follow your lead on the amount of time you want captured.
DO you offer mini sessions?
I believe that every family should have images in their home that portray their beauty and love, regardless of their budget. To cater to the needs of all my clients, mini sessions are offered several times a year. If you would like to be the first to know about mini session dates, please join my email list.
CONTACT
You love my work but you have a question or need a custom session quote, feel free to reach out to me any time!
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