Family lifestyle sessions focus on the joy and connection of your family. I’ll guide you and your family through natural, relaxed poses so the experience feels effortless and fun.
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✔ 60+ beautifully edited high resolution digital images with printing rights
✔ Location & styling assistance
✔ 1 hour session
✔ Family sessions take place outside with nature in natural light
✔ Immediate family members
Family Session
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$850
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Includes:
✔ 60+ beautifully edited high resolution digital images with printing rights
✔ Location & styling assistance
✔ 1 hour session
✔ Couples session take place outside with nature in natural light
$850
Couples Session
Couples lifestyle sessions focus on capturing the beautiful, effortless connection between you and your partner.
all-inclusive lifestyle portrait session
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Absolutely! I love to capture some photos of your whole family including fur babies. I only ask that you take responsibility for your pet around young children and newborns.
1. Are pets allowed to be a part of my session?
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My recommendation is to wear what makes you feel most comfortable and confident since that will help capture fun, joyful moments in our photos. Whether you are keeping it casual or dressing up, make sure that you feel comfortable in whatever you’re wearing. Aim to coordinate your outfits rather than match completely. If you would like more styling advice or guidance, just ask!
2. What should I wear for my session?
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Click here to check out my blog post for more information on What To Wear.
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For outdoor sessions, I prefer to shoot an hour before sunset when the light is best and most flattering. The light is typically too harsh mid day. However, I can be flexible and shoot earlier in the day if that’s too late. We’ll find a location with great shade and backdrop.
For indoor sessions, I prefer late morning, because that is when homes are usually lit up the best.
3. What’s the best time for a session?
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We’ll work together to find the best setting for your session—whether that’s an in-home shoot or one of the many beautiful outdoor spots across San Francisco, the Peninsula, or San Mateo County.
I’m happy to recommend my favorite local gems or explore a new location that reflects your family’s style.
For newborn sessions, we’ll always shoot in the comfort of your home, using the areas with the best natural light to guide our setup.
4. Where will my session be held?
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Click here to check out my blog post on How to Decide What Type of Location is Best for Your Family.
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Family sessions are meant to be relaxed, playful, and full of movement—I don’t expect children to sit still or pose perfectly. Instead, we focus on fun, laughter, and genuine connection, capturing your child just as they are. Some of the best photos happen when kids are running, exploring, or even being a little silly!
I will gently guide the session, encouraging natural moments without ever asking your child to do anything they’re not comfortable with.
To help things go smoothly, be sure your little one is well-rested and has had some snacks and water; feel free to bring dry, non-messy snacks for quick breaks. Letting your child know ahead of time that a friendly photographer will be joining helps them feel more at ease from the start.
5. What if my kids don’t cooperate during the session?
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I generally don’t use props in my sessions, but if you have something special in mind, feel free to let me know! You’re welcome to bring a favorite blanket for sitting or lying down shots.
6. Can I bring a prop?
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All my sessions typically last about an hour.
Newborn sessions are around two hours to allow time for feeding, diaper changes, etc.
7. How long are your sessions?
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Your online gallery will be delivered within 2 weeks of your session date, usually sooner!
8. When will I receive my images?
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I monitor the weather forecast and will reach out if it is clear there will be rain or an extreme weather event. I also completely understand if you need to reschedule because of illness or an emergency—it's always better to have your session when everyone’s feeling their best! We’ll find a new date that works for you, usually within a day or a few weeks.
9. What happens if I need to reschedule or there is an extreme weather event?
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I typically recommend scheduling maternity sessions between 30–35 weeks, when your belly is beautifully round and you’re still comfortable enough to move with ease. However, every pregnancy is unique, and I’m happy to photograph you at any stage during your second or third trimester. As long as your baby is still on the inside, it’s never too late to document this special time.
10. When do maternity sessions occur?
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I recommend scheduling newborn sessions within the first 5–15 days, when babies are still extra sleepy and their features are fresh. That said, I’m happy to photograph babies at any age during their first few months—every stage is beautiful and worth capturing. When booking, we’ll choose a tentative date about 7–10 days after your due date, and adjust once your baby arrives. I’m flexible and always leave room in my calendar for these special sessions.
11. When do newborn sessions occur?
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your session date, with the remaining balance due 5 days before your session.
12. How do your payments work?
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If you have more questions, please contact me directly at ellobelle@gmail.com.
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