Family Collections
“Enjoy the little things in life; for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things.”
Hi! I’m Teresa. I am a lifestyle family and documentary photographer based in the Washington, DC area.
As a lifestyle family and documentary photographer, my sessions are interactive and a mix of candid and portrait images. Sessions include movement, so wear something that allows you to comfortably move and be ready for me to capture that authentic connection. All clients receive access to my styling service for ideas with clothing and have use of items in my client closet as well as use of my blankets during the session. Generally, I try to start my session with that photo grandma will love. I’ll ask everyone to look at the camera, and I’ll try to get that real posed smile photo knocked out while everyone in the family is fresh. If the kids aren’t into it right then, that’s OK. I’ll try to get that later in the session.
In my sessions, I LOVE giving you opportunities for connection, genuine emotion, and a variety of different looks and backdrops. I don’t want every image in your gallery to look the same. I also like playing with combinations: entire group together, all the kids with each parent, all the siblings together, girls together, guys together, solos of each kid, and end with an update shot of the parents. If you have special combinations you want together (maybe your oldest and youngest or twins, etc.), just let me know. I’m happy to get it all in!
Be ready to sit, stand, and be on the move. The sessions go fast, and they may feel like chaos, but I promise it’s like my journalism class: organized chaos!
I’ll ask you to walk holding hands or hug each other. I’ll ask you to be an accordion and hip bump. I’ll ask you to cuddle and snuggle. I’ll give prompts, sing songs, make jokes, say words that may get the kids to laugh, and ask you to play games; I always encourage tickling, tackling, and laughing. The more the adults buy in and are having fun, the more successful the session. And if one kid doesn’t want to “play”, that’s ok…I almost always guarantee that the kiddo will feel left out and come back to join the fun. I want to show the love your family has for each other and document your life as it is in this moment. Even those less than perfect moments hold important memories. Parents: even if you aren’t crazy and silly, the more you can make your kids laugh, the better our time together will go. Have fun with your kids. Love them. This goes for big kids, tweens, and teens, too!
Try not to stress about everything being perfect. My goal is for photos where you are all smiling and enjoying each other, and I ALWAYS get more than you think I did; looking at the camera is great, but not required in my book.
Having fun together is most important to me. BE YOURSELVES. When you book, you’ll get a guide with all sorts of tips and tricks and access to my complimentary styling service!
Collection 1
Premier Session | $650
60-75 minutes at a location of your choice and entire gallery of edited images (minimum 40)
This also includes consultation prior to session, access to my styling service, session fee, online gallery of edited images, and print release for all images. Only six people are allowed for these sessions. Returning clients get a 10% discount. Maryland sales tax will be added to the listed price. $150 print/product credit from gallery store
Collection 2
Full Session | $500
60 minutes at a location of your choice and your choice of 20 images from a gallery of edited images
This also includes consultation prior to session, access to my styling service, session fee, online gallery of edited images, and print release for all images. Only six people are allowed for these sessions. Returning clients get a 10% discount. Maryland sales tax will be added to the listed price. $50 print/product credit from gallery store
Collection 3
Petite Session | $375
30 minutes at a location of your choice and your choice of 10 images from a gallery of edited images
This also includes consultation prior to session, access to my styling service, session fee, online gallery of edited images, and print release for all images. Only six people are allowed for these sessions. Returning clients get a 10% discount. Maryland sales tax will be added to the listed price. Clients can purchase prints in gallery store.
Extended Family for 7-12 people | $850
60-75 minutes at a location of your choice and entire gallery of edited images (minimum 40)
This also includes consultation prior to session, access to my styling service, session fee, online gallery of edited images, and print release for all images. Returning clients get a 10% discount. There is an additional cost of $20 per person for any extra family members above 12. Maryland sales tax will be added to the listed price. $200 print/product credit from gallery store
Annual Tree Farm Mini Session | $275
20-25 minutes at tree farm in Friendship, Maryland and your choice of 10 images from a gallery of edited images
This also includes consultation prior to session, access to my styling service, session fee, online gallery of edited images, and print release for all images. Only six people are allowed for these sessions. Due to the special pricing, there is no repeat client discount for these sessions. Date and backup date chosen by photographer and held in the fall. Maryland sales tax will be added to the listed price. $30 print/product credit from gallery store
Optional Add-Ons for any Collection
Additional digital images are $20/image or entire gallery for an additional $175
Add another family member for $20 per person
Wooden thumb drive with all selected images/gallery (depending on collection) $25
Additional print options and albums can be added, as well.
Note: Some locations require permit fees. Those fees are not added into the pricing and are an additional cost.
Lifestyle and Documentary Family Photographer serving Calvert County, Charles County, Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Howard County, Baltimore City and County, Northern Virginia, Fairfax County, and Washington, DC. There is a travel fee for sessions that are 45 miles from 20689.
