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The Experience

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Capturing Your Family's Unique Story

Taken in beautiful outdoor natural light, my family portraits capture the unique and special bonds between you and your loved ones. I photograph families throughout Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento area, creating beautiful portraits that not only showcase your family's story but also serve as a cherished historical keepsake, preserving memories for generations to come.

As your family grows and changes, it's important to preserve those fleeting moments you'll treasure forever. During your one-hour session, we'll explore one of the beautiful outdoor locations throughout Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento area, creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience that highlights your family's personality, genuine connections, and the beauty of the season around you. Every family has a unique story, and I'd be honored to help tell yours.

Personalized Sessions: Each family session is tailored to your unique dynamic. Whether it’s a playful outing at the park or a sweet moment at a ranch, I strive to capture genuine interactions and emotions.

What to Expect

Natural Moments:‍ ‍I create a relaxed, guided environment where you can simply be yourselves. This allows me to capture the true essence of your family's relationships and personalities.

Memories to Cherish: From genuine laughter to the loving glances you share, these portraits will become a beautiful reminder of your family's journey together.

Experienced Photographer: With over 18 years of experience specializing in family photography, I know how to bring out the best in every member of your family, from the youngest to the grandparents.

Why Choose Me?

Friendly and Approachable: My goal is to make your photography session enjoyable and stress-free. I’ll guide you through the process, offering tips and encouragement along the way.

Stunning Results: I am passionate about delivering high-quality images that you will be proud to display in your home. Your family's unique story deserves to be told through beautiful, lasting portraits.

The Images

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Scroll through my curated family gallery

A young girl standing on a sidewalk outdoors, clapping her hands with a playful expression, in a sunny park with trees and bushes in the background.
A family of three, a mother, father, and young daughter, walking hand-in-hand through a sunlit field, smiling and enjoying outdoor time.
Family of five standing outdoors in a grassy field with a bridge in the background. The woman and man are in the center, holding hands, with two children and a teenager standing beside them. All are smiling.
A large multigenerational family photo outdoors among trees, featuring three generations including seniors, adults, children, and a toddler, all smiling and sitting or standing on rocks and grass.
A family of six standing on a dirt path outdoors surrounded by trees, smiling and hugging each other
A happy family of three standing outdoors in a park, with the mother and father smiling and holding their young daughter, who is smiling and clapping, during daytime.
A family of four stands together outdoors, smiling, with trees and autumn foliage in the background.
A family of three standing outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background during fall, smiling at the camera. The woman has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a green sweater. The man has short dark hair and is wearing a plaid shirt. Th
A happy family of three standing outdoors during autumn, with the mother holding a baby and the father leaning close, smiling.
A family of six posed outdoors in a park-like setting with green trees and grass, with a wooden bridge overhead. They are smiling and holding hands, with a young child held by an adult man on the right.
A family of three smiling outdoors, with lush green trees and sunlight in the background. The father, mother, and young son stand close together, with the father holding the son. The father wears a light blue shirt, the mother a turquoise dress, and
A family of three sitting on the steps outside a historic building. The young girl is leaning on her father while the mother is sitting in front of him. The family is dressed fashionably, with the young girl wearing a dress and boots, the father in c
Family of five walking outdoors in a park during daytime, holding hands, with trees and green grass in the background.
A happy family of three outdoors in fall: man with tan cap and plaid shirt, woman in black dress holding young girl in red dress, all smiling.
A diverse group of five people, wearing beige and gray sweaters, standing outdoors on grass with trees in the background. They are smiling and embracing each other.
A family of four standing outdoors near a wooden footbridge; father holding a young girl, mother holding a boy's hand, in a natural setting with tall grass and trees.
Family of eight posing outdoors in a natural setting with trees and grass.
A family of seven posing outdoors in a natural setting during autumn, with trees and tall grass in the background. The family members are smiling and dressed in casual clothing.
A family of four outdoors in a park or forest, smiling at the camera. The mother has black hair and is wearing a patterned sweater and light jeans. The father has short brown hair and is wearing a blue jacket and jeans, holding a little girl dressed
A family of four sitting on a rural, leaf-covered road surrounded by colorful autumn trees, with one person in a wheelchair.
A family of three sitting on a vintage cream-colored sofa outdoors on green grass, with trees and a wooden fence in the background, all smiling.
Two young boys sitting on a wooden crate in an outdoor park during fall, with trees in the background.
A family of four outdoors in a park during fall with colorful trees in the background. The mother, father, and two young daughters are smiling and posing together on the grass surrounded by fallen leaves.
A happy family of six, including two adults and four children, smiling and running through a grassy area with trees in the background during sunset.
A woman and two young men hugging outdoors in a park with fall foliage in the background.
Three young children sitting on grass in a sunny outdoor area, playing and smiling, with a wagon filled with teddy bears behind them and a wooden fence in the background.
A smiling family of four enjoying a sunny outdoor day, with two young girls and their parents, surrounded by trees and fall foliage.
Family of five sitting on a wooden wagon in a grassy field with a large tree and wooden fence in the background, enjoying a sunny outdoor moment.
Four teenagers standing outdoors on grass, with a wooden bridge in the background, during daytime.
A family of three standing outdoors in fall, smiling at the camera. The father has a beard, the mother has dark curly hair, and the son has short curly hair and is wearing a beige sweatshirt and white pants.
A young boy with curly black hair and a missing front tooth, smiling outdoors with a blurred natural background.
A family of four standing outdoors in a forest, holding hands and smiling.
Two children, a girl and a boy, sitting together on a wooden crate in an outdoor setting with fall foliage, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
A happy family of four outdoors in a fall setting with trees and fallen leaves, smiling and posing for a photo.
A family of five sitting outdoors on a blanket in a grassy area with trees in the background, smiling at the camera.
A family of four smiling and sitting on the grass in a lush green outdoor setting with trees in the background, bright sunlight, and yellow flowers in the foreground.
A young child sitting on a wooden crate in a grassy outdoor setting with trees in the background, bright sunlight filtering through the leaves, wearing a pink polo shirt and blue jeans, smiling at the camera.
A young girl with long blonde hair wearing a colorful floral dress and a white bow in her hair, standing in a lush green field with wildflowers and a large tree in the background.
A family of four with a dog standing outdoors in a wooded area during autumn, with sunlight filtering through the trees.
A family of five standing outdoors in a park with trees and dried grass, smiling at the camera. A wooden bridge is visible in the background.
A family of four outdoors on a sunny day, with two girls, a woman, and a man. The two girls are wearing yellow dresses, and the woman and man are smiling at the camera. The man is holding one girl, and the other girl is standing close to the woman. T
Two young girls in matching yellow dresses standing outdoors on grass, with the older girl holding the younger girl's hands up. They are smiling and standing in front of a stone wall and trees.
Family of four standing outdoors on grass, wearing matching red shirts and sunglasses, with green trees and a fence in the background.
Two women in red shirts and jeans standing on either side of a cream-colored horse outdoors, smiling and petting the horse on its face, with trees and a fence in the background.
A family of six walking on a dirt path in a park with tall weeping willow trees in the background. The group includes two adult males, two adult females, and three young girls, all dressed in fall clothing.

  • I offer two family session options. Immediate family sessions are $165 for a one-hour portrait session and are designed for parents and their children. Extended family sessions are $350 for a one-hour portrait session and are ideal for larger family gatherings that include grandparents, multiple households, or extended relatives. Session fees reserve your portrait experience, while prints, digital images, and other products are purchased separately through your online gallery.

  • A variety of professional products are available to purchase through your online gallery, including prints, digital images, photo books, image boxes, mini accordion albums, canvases, and more—giving you plenty of options to choose what best fits your home and your family's needs and beautiful ways to enjoy your family's memories for years to come.

Pricing

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In every session, I put my personal touch into the editing process! My vibrant, light, bright, and vivid colors style will give you a gallery full of images you will be proud to show off!

FAQs

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  • I’m normally booked out a month-two months in advance. This of course is subject to change depending on the time of year. Spring tends to be my busiest time.

  • If the session needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, we will try for the first available session date. I will send you a notification within 12-24 hours of the session date if I see a reason to reschedule. Please note I do automatically reschedule sessions if there is a more than an 80% chance of rain.

  • No worries. I've got your back! We can always reschedule your family session due to illness. Please reference our section in our contract where I go over the proper notifications for rescheduling a session due to illnesses.

  • Locations over 30 miles will incur an additional $25 for every 15 miles over added onto the session fee.

  • Some families have specific locations in mind for their session, However I do recommend several location suggestions and offer a location guide to help you select your location.

** Have more questions? My Family Portrait Welcome Brochure includes additional FAQs and helpful information to guide you through the booking process and the entire portrait experience after you reach out.

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If you'd like to learn more or you're ready to book your family portrait session, I'd love to send you my Family Portrait Welcome Brochure. It guides you through the booking process, explains my family session options and pricing, answers many of the most common questions I receive, and even includes access to my Location Guide so you can explore potential locations before reserving your session.

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“Shawn was amazing. My husband and i don't get a lot of time off together, so when we went on our family vacay to CA i wanted to squeeze some family photos in. Shawn made that possible. She went above and beyond to make sure we were completely prepared before the shoot, and was so sweet to our 2 year old.
Wish we lived closer so we could use Shawn for all of our family photos.”

~Olivia Cutler