the family adventure experience
Your family’s story is worth more than stiff poses and fake smiles.
Let’s slow down, get outside to a beautiful location, and create a session that feels like you - full of connection, laughter, and movement. I’ll gently guide you so you’re never wondering what to do, and you’ll walk away with photos that feel like real life - only better.
timely communication and guidance before, during, and after your photo shoot for an effortless session.
an all-inclusive experience: you get all of your photos. No need to choose your favourites.
easy online custom store for high quality prints and seamless downloading of your images.
what you’ll get…
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the process
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step 1 - contact
You love the genuine and playful connections that your family will have captured.
We will get to know each other, and I'll learn about your family's story.
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step 2 - plan
Once everything is official, we will plan your perfect location, wardrobe guidance, and how to easily prepare your family!
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step 3 - your photo day!
Enjoy your session at the beautiful location! Play, laugh, and genuinely enjoy the experience with each family member.
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step 4 - gallery
Receive your family photos in a beautiful custom online gallery.
Plus, I’ll help you choose which photos would look best printed or framed - at no extra cost.
you don’t have to plan this all on your own — I’ll help you through every step.
Whether you’re a family with little ones, teens, or nearly-grown kids, I know how busy life can feel. Between school, sports, work, and everything else, finding time for family photos can feel like one more thing on your list.
That’s where I come in. I’ll make this easy, relaxed, and actually fun — for everyone (yes, even the ones who usually dread photos).
I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s plan something that feels like your family — real, connected, and full of laughter.
custom heirloom prints
prints that are simply beautiful, and delivered right to your door.
Printing your family photos may come last on your to-do list, and deciding what to do with them can become daunting.
Your gallery doesn’t just include digital downloads - you will have access to order prints and products directly from your gallery. I also offer a complimentary service to help you choose the perfect print sizes and finishes for your home.
Digital downloads are great for safekeeping, but enjoying your family photos daily is incredibly meaningful for you and your family.
kind words
“Michelle is a pleasure to work with when it comes to planning and implementing a photo session. Michelle’s style and method of shooting family photography results in quality results when it comes to viewing her work. We were very pleased when we received the photos from the session.”
“We just had a family photo shoot with Michelle last night and I cannot stress enough how easy it was. She made us feel comfortable and made it fun. Thank you, Michelle, for capturing us in the most natural way.”
“We recently did a sunset family photo shoot with Michelle and had such a great experience. She was patient, organized, and professional. Michelle made us feel comfortable and coached us through each shot so naturally. We’re excited to see the final photos - highly recommend her if you’re looking for a thoughtful and talented photographer.”
get to know me more…
I’m a mom of two teens, and I still can’t believe how fast time has gone. One minute it’s school drop-offs and bedtime stories — the next it’s late-night talks and driver’s tests.
My transition into motherhood wasn’t rough, but it was eye-opening. It made me realize what truly matters, and how quickly the little moments turn into memories.
My grandma always said a good cup of tea can fix almost anything — and honestly, she was right. Those small pauses, the laughter, even the chaos — they all make up the story of family life.
That’s what I love to photograph. The real, everyday kind of love that you’ll want to remember long after the moments have passed.
faqs
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My work specializes in natural, relaxed photography that captures genuine emotions and real connections. I combine traditional, documentary, and lifestyle photography to capture authentic images for you to treasure for a lifetime.
I will provide a generous gallery of images that can be displayed in your home as pieces of art. These photographs will be an investment in your family history. Images from your session often tell a story, capturing a treasured moment in time. I do not try to make you look perfect, stiff, or unnatural. I am not after that "one" shot with everyone looking at the camera and smiling. Sure, I may get some with everyone looking and smiling, but I promise if I do, it will not feel stiff or forced.
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See this BLOG POST for ideas on what to wear. Most importantly, be comfortable and be yourself.
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Photographs grow in value over time and become family treasures. I know the importance of archiving and saving digital images. I offer one simple, all-inclusive collection where you receive all the high resolution digital files delivered via direct download and a print release. A minimum of 75 digitals files will be available to you (but usually there are more!), in both color and black and white. Furthermore, you will have the option to buy additional prints and boutique products.
For Fine Art Mini Sessions, you will get 5 high-resolution digital files, with a minimum 5 images (presented in both colour and black and white) in your online gallery. Furthermore, you will have the option to buy additional digitals, prints and boutique products from your online gallery. Click HERE to learn more about what comes with your Fine Art Mini Session.
let’s chat!
inquire for details and pricing
As your family photographer, I want you to feel like your session with me is like having a friend you can now trust with your family photos. No posing, nothing awkward, just you + your family being yourselves.
I can’t wait to hear from you!