Family Sessions | Golden Roots Photography

 

A joyful family photo collage featuring parents, young children, and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in warm outdoor settings.

The Beauty of Your Everyday Love


The way your child reaches for your hand. The belly laughs that happen in between poses. The chaos, the tenderness, the tiny moments you never want to forget.


Those are the moments I’m here for.


At Golden Roots Photography, family sessions are not about perfection. They are about connection. My goal is to create a space where your family can simply be together — loving, laughing, playing, snuggling, and making memories while I document the beauty that already exists within your story.


As a mother myself, I know how quickly seasons change. One day you’re rocking a sleepy newborn, and the next you’re chasing muddy shoes through the backyard. The little things become the big things over time. That’s why these photographs matter.

These sessions are designed to feel natural, heartfelt, and relaxed.


Not stiff. Not overly posed. Not stressful.

Just honest moments you’ll want to hold onto forever.

 

Pricing Packages

 

 

The Mini

 

Perfect for quick seasonal updates, milestones, or families wanting a shorter session.



  • 20 minute session
  • 10 hand-edited images
  • Online gallery delivery within 3 business days
  • Location planning included
Starting From

$ 140

 

The Full

 

For families wanting a more relaxed session with extra time for connection and variety.


  • 45 minute session
  • 35+ hand-edited images
  • Time for a variety of poses, candid moments, and family combinations
  • Location planning included

 

Starting From

 

$ 199

 

The Whole Gang

 

Designed for extended families wanting updated photos together while still capturing each individual family unit.

Includes up to 4 individual families

  • 5 photos of the entire extended family
  • Grandkids & children photos included
  • Each family receives a “mini-mini” session (approximately 5–10 minutes with approx. 4–6 edited images depending on family size)

 

Starting From

 

$ 375

Large family group portrait outdoors in a field during golden hour, wearing coordinated fall outfits with trees in background.
Andy Warhol

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do."

What to Expect

 

Before Your Session

 

Once you book, we’ll plan everything together. I’ll help guide you through:


  • Outfit styling
  • Location selection
  • Timing for the best natural light
  • Preparing little ones for the session
  • Creating a vision that feels true to your family



You do not need to know how to pose or what to do with your hands. I’ll guide you every step of the way while still leaving room for genuine moments to unfold naturally.

 

 

During Your Session

 

Family sessions with me are playful, emotional, and laid back.


We’ll walk. We’ll cuddle. We’ll laugh. We’ll let your kids be kids.


I gently direct when needed, but I also leave space for the in-between moments — because those are usually the ones you end up loving most.

Please don’t worry if your children are shy, wild, emotional, or energetic.That’s real life. And real life is beautiful.


Some of the most meaningful galleries come from imperfect moments.

 

 

The Golden Roots Style

 

My editing style is warm, earthy, emotional, and timeless.


I’m drawn to authentic connection over trends. I want your images to feel like memories — soft, meaningful, and full of emotion years from now.

When you look back at your gallery, I don’t want you to only remember what everyone looked like.

I want you to remember how it felt.

 

 

Delivering photos

 

  • Your gallery will be delivered within 5 business days after your session.


  • You’ll receive a beautiful online digital gallery filled with high-resolution images that are easy to view, download, and share with family and friends.


  • You can download your entire gallery or simply save your favorites — it’s completely up to you.


  • Your online gallery will remain active for 6 months, so I always recommend downloading and saving a backup copy of your images once delivered.

 

Family of four with golden retriever sitting on blanket in golden field at sunset.
Authentic storytelling for the deeply rooted moments

 

Ready To Book?

I cannot wait to meet your family and create something meaningful together.