FAMILY PHOTO SESSIONS

Your session will be fun and relaxed. I aim to capture beautiful and truthful images of your family while ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. When children are part of the session, I kick off with a playful atmosphere to make everyone comfortable.

I offer two main types of family photo sessions:

• Documentary Family Photo Sessions: Capture your family in natural, everyday moments, highlighting authentic connections and interactions.

• Lifestyle Family Photo Sessions: Slightly more directed, these sessions focus on capturing genuine emotions and interactions with more guidance on posing and setting.

You can read more about these session types 👉HERE👈.

We’ll decide on the best location, date, and time together. I typically book outdoor photo sessions in the morning or late afternoon during the golden hours when the light is magical. Sessions can take place at your home or a meaningful site for you.

Once we’ve booked your session, I will send you a preparation guide with seasonal dressing suggestions, fabrics that photograph well, and color theory tips. Remember, staying true to your style is essential to feeling comfortable and confident in front of the camera!

I encourage you to bring any meaningful personal items to your family. These can add a unique and personal touch to your session.

Absolutely! Pets are part of the family, too, and including them in your photos can add a fun and unique element.

Yes, extended family can join the session! Please let me know in advance so we can plan accordingly, especially if your group exceeds five people.

For a lifestyle photo session, please let me know if you have any specific shots or poses in mind. I’m here to make sure you get the photos you’ve envisioned. We can discuss your preferences during our pre-call. 

Your home doesn’t need to be spotless. Please pick up excess clutter to avoid distractions in the photos. Signs of everyday life can add character and authenticity to your photographs.

Talk to your children about the session positively and excitingly. Let them know it will be fun, and they can play and be themselves. Bring along their favorite toys or snacks to keep them happy and comfortable.

I understand that kids can be unpredictable. My approach is patient and playful to help them feel at ease. I have plenty of tricks to engage them and capture their natural expressions.

Weather can be unpredictable, but don’t worry! We can reschedule if the conditions aren’t ideal. Overcast days can still produce beautiful photos, so we’ll assess the situation together.

Life happens! If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify me immediately. We’ll work together to find another suitable date for your session.

Within two weeks of your session, you will receive your private, secure online photo gallery with at least 80 high-resolution images. Within your photo gallery, you can download your high-resolution digital photos, share photos with friends and family, and easily order prints and products.

Yes, I provide both color and black-and-white versions of your images, so you have a variety of options when selecting your final photos.

Many of my clients choose to have photos taken annually to document their families' growth and changes. They also book sessions during key milestones such as the newborn stage, preschool years, and graduation. Additionally, family vacations and events, holidays, birthdays, and reunions are all perfect opportunities for a family photo session. 

Yes! While digital photographs are convenient, there’s nothing like holding physical prints in your hands. I encourage all my clients to print their photos and offer a special deal: get 4x6 prints of all the images in your gallery for just $50.

Yes, I offer gift certificates, which make beautiful gifts for friends and family. Contact me for more details on purchasing a gift certificate for a photo session.

To book a photo session, email me directly at jessica@jessicaleighphotos.com or click 👉HERE👈. You can also reach me by phone at 1.917.370.9718.