A handsome, athletic husband kneels down and kisses his wife's pregnant belly. Their hands rest together holding the baby bump

Families

A young couple smiles down at their newborn son who is sleeping in his mother's arms.

Hold on to those precious fleeting moments

When you have kids you know: life changes in the blink of an eye! The little nuances that were so commonplace today shift into something new seemingly overnight. So whatever season of life your family is in (preparing to welcome your firstborn, chasing around a gaggle of toddlers, or getting ready to send your oldest off to high school) I want to help you hold on to a little piece of what life is like right now in this moment. If you’re ready to capture genuine, joyful moments with your family, keep reading. Let’s make the magic happen!

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The Family Experience

  • I’m so excited to make your vision for your family session come to life! We’ll chat about your ideal dates and locations, I’ll answer any questions you may have, and then we’re ready to get you on the calendar!

  • Making your session official is quick and easy: you will sign your contract and pay your retainer, all online. You’ll also fill out a short questionnaire that helps me to get know your family a little better before we meet on your session date!

  • I love helping my clients prepare for their sessions by offering styling suggestions, planning tips, upcoming session reminders, and day-of guidance to help you feel prepared and keep thing running smoothly. And if you have any questions or concerns, I’m just a call, text, or email away!

  • My goal for every session is for you to feel comfortable, be relaxed, and to have FUN! From energetic toddlers to apathetic teens, I’ve seen it all and you can trust that I am ready to make some magic with whatever the day throws at us.

  • You’ll receive your fully edited online gallery within 3 weeks of your session date! A print release is included, or I have excellent high-quality print and album options available in my store for you to choose from as well.

  • A toddler boy withh bright red hair smiles happily at the camera while climbing a flight of stairs
  • A husband and wife sit on a white blanket in a forest of tall pines in Minnesota. The sunlight is shining through the trees as the couple watches their baby boy crawling to reach pine needles
  • A niece hugs her aunt in a beautifully landscaped garden
  • A one year old girl with bright blue eyes and a pink bow smiles happily while her father helps her stand
  • An elementary-aged boy in a brown shirt leans against a brick and steel wall in downtown Minneapolis and smiles, showing dimples
  • An attractive, fit young couple stands with arms around each other in a courtyard of brick. They smile lovingly at one another
  • A beautiful blond mother hugs her handsome blonde elementary-aged son as the sun sets in the trees behind them during a Minnesota summer
  • A young expecting couple sits together on a low rock wall at sunset. The wife sits on her husband's lap, they smile at each other, and hold her baby bump, while the sunset shines off the ocean behind them
  • A mixed race three year old girl looks down at a yellow flower in her hands while the sun shines through a field behind her. She wears a blue denim dress and has white bows in her curly pigtails
  • A slender mother in a white flowing dress smiles as she tickles her son. The boy laughs joyfully
  • Toddler boys run excitedly through a hallway flanked by tall stone pillars
  • A young brother and sister laugh together while sitting on a sidewalk near a stone wall
  • A family of five with a daughter and two sons walks hand in hand down the street in downtown Minneapolis. They smile brightly at each other
  • A 6 month old baby boy in a white shirt and brown suspenders grins up through chubby cheeks as he sits in his mother's lap in a field of yellow flowers
  • An elderly husband and wife sit together in chairs holding hands and smiling happily while their extended family stands behind them looking on
  • A husband and wife smile brightly while standing together on a rock path through a sunlit forest
  • Two young boys with light hair and blue eyes laugh at each other. The older brother has his arms wrapped around his younger brother as they play
  • High school aged brothers stand together with arms crossed smiling happily as the sun sets through the trees behind them
  • A 10 year old boy smiles happily as he leans toward the camera. He wears a striped blue polo and has long tousled hair
  • Toddler girl and boy twins laugh as they play in a field of tall grass.
  • An elementary-aged boy with blonde hair sits on the ground and smiles brightly showing his dimples
  • A two year old girl runs happily toward the camera as her parents and sister stand together and watch, smiling
  • Close up photo of a baby boy's feet and hands. He sits on a white blanket in a field at golden hour as the sun is setting
  • A dad and his two young children laugh as they play in the grass on a warm summer evening in Minnesota

Kind words from happy clients

Megan & Stephen

We had a great experience taking family photos with Hilary. She made us feel comfortable and was so helpful with getting our one year old and our dog to cooperate. Most of all, we love the photos! Thanks Hilary! 

Investment

The family experience starts at $600, with custom packages available. This includes:

  • 1 hour session for up to 6 people

  • Styling and session prep assistance

  • Private online gallery

  • All fully edited digital images with printing rights

  • Options to add additional time and participants, album and print products, and more!

Small event packages (such as baptisms, parties, reunions, etc) are also available - please inquire for more details!