Family portraits.
Natural, moment-driven photography of the people who matter most.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY ACROSS CALIFORNIA
Photographs that feel like your family.
The strongest family photographs do more than show everyone together. They hold the gestures, laughter and relationships that make your family your own. I combine thoughtfully guided portraits with candid, moment-driven photography so everyone can look good without the session feeling stiff or performative.
Sessions can take place on the coast, at a favorite outdoor location or at the home where your family is gathering. Whether you are marking an ordinary season, a family vacation or a milestone birthday, I will help you plan a relaxed experience and create photographs that feel natural, personal and alive.
A family together again after twelve years
An extended family gathered at a Montecito vacation home to celebrate their father's 75th birthday. Their session included the entire family, smaller groupings and candid photographs of an impromptu birthday song and dance. What they expected might feel like a chore became one of the highlights of their trip.
Choose the amount of time and coverage that fits your family. Every collection combines gentle direction with space for natural interaction, and every session includes high-resolution photographs for personal printing and sharing.
Family Portrait Collections
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ESSENTIAL FAMILY PORTRAIT - $500
10 final edited, high-resolution photographs - up to 30 minutes at one location.
Focused portrait session centered on your family together
The full-family portrait plus a limited selection of smaller groupings
Private proof gallery for selecting your 10 photographs
Each additional photograph is $50
Upgrade to the Family Story Collection for an additional $400
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FAMILY STORY COLLECTION - $900
30 final edited, high-resolution photographs - up to 90 minutes at one location.
A pre-session conversation about your family and what matters to youA complete range of family, parent, child and sibling portraits
Time for walking, playing and candid interaction
Individual portraits of children and parents
A private proof gallery for selecting your 30 photographs
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HEIRLOOM FAMILY STORY - $1,500
Complete high-resolution edited gallery - up to two hours.
Photography in two connected settings, or one setting with a meaningful family activity
Portraits of your family together and each individual relationship
A deeper documentary record of this chapter in your family's life
One museum-quality 11 x 14 archival print selected from your gallery
Complete edited gallery delivered within one week
BOOKING, DELIVERY & TRAVEL
Collections are designed for families of up to 15 people. Larger family reunions may require additional coverage and are quoted individually.
A signed agreement and 50% retainer reserve your date. Final photographs are delivered within one week.
Oceanlight Studios is available throughout California. Travel beyond Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties is welcomed and quoted individually.
When you inquire, tell me about your family, your preferred date and where you would like the session to take place.
