Family Portrait Photography
Light-filled family portraits to capture this wild and wonderful phase of life.
for families
natural-light family Photography sessions in
sunny Santa Barbara
This year, I’m offering family photo sessions every Saturday evening a little before sunset. You may choose a location in Santa Barbara that you love. Laid back and flooded with golden glory light, almost any location in Santa Barbara offers a peaceful, fun and relaxing photo experience.
These sessions are focused on gently capturing your beauty and love for one another. Feel free to dress up a little or a lot! I LOVE mixing laid back locations with glamorous outfits. We'll focus on capturing your unique family and we will allow your authentic connection with one another to unfold easily.
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Fun family photos that tell your story and preserve your memories.
the details
family portraits: $200/session
Celebrate your family and your journey together with simple family portraits!
Only one session booked per evening. Since the time of sunset changes often, please check my booking calendar to see what times are offered on the dates you prefer.
family portrait sessions include:
- 20 minute portrait session at the Santa Barbara location of your choice
- up to 2 outfits
- up to 20 high resolution digital images with options to purchase prints
What to expect
step 01: book your spot
Book your session here. We'll then schedule a short planning call to discuss your ideas and vision for your photo session. From there we can discuss your outfits, anything else you’d like to incorporate into your photo session, and simple recommendations on how to prepare.
step 02: enjoy the session
Yay! You have arrived and you’re all ready! Time to enjoy being captured effortlessly in a gorgeous Santa Barbara location. Let things unfold naturally and don’t stress about making sure everyone is smiling or looking at the camera. Happy, smiling photos normally happen when you are just having fun!
step 03: choose your photos
Later that same evening, you will receive a gallery of your best unedited images. Select up to 20 images for me to edit by clicking the heart on your favorite 20 images in your online gallery. Within two weeks, you'll have your edited gallery to share, download images, and order prints or albums from!
Relaxed family portraits to celebrate your milestones and to cherish for years to come.
testimonial
"I love how you capture the light and particularly love the more organic candid shots or little detailed shots."
- Maggie
meet Janelle
Santa Barbara family photographer forever chasing those enchanting golden hour rays.
Janelle's soft focus style is ideal for capturing the beauty in candid moments—perfect for those who share her love of blurred out backgrounds, hints of sun flare and dreamy, golden light.
frequently asked questions
What's your photography style?
I offer outdoor, natural-light portraits focused on encouraging you to see your beauty and value. I have a relaxed and uplifting approach. Rather than micro managing every detail, there is a fluidity in my lifestyle approach that let's the inspiration flow organically, like photojournalism.
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Will you help me pose?
While I do offer some posing direction and ideas, my main priority is to capture your natural essence and your connection with one another. My love of golden light and movement oftentimes shines through in my work. I whole-heartedly embrace artistic blurs and sun flare and the in-between moments!
Can you help me decide what to wear?
Absolutely! I'm happy to help you plan what to wear. We'll schedule a time to talk about your vision/ideas and what would work best for your photo session.
what do you do if the weather isn't nice?
I will check in with you a few days before your photo session. If the weather is not cooperating, we can just reschedule for another day, no problem!
how long are mini sessions?
Mini sessions are approximately 20 minutes long. If we find that we want to shoot for a few more minutes or had to take breaks, I am happy to extend the time of the shoot without charging an additional fee.
Looking for a longer session? Just let me know what you’re looking for and we can create a custom photo session for you!
What if I need to cancel my mini session (20 minute session)?
Unfortunately, I'm not offering refunds for mini session cancellations but I'm happy to reschedule your session for another day if that's helpful.
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