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The main reason I began documenting families in their homes was because posing in a park with everyone wearing their Sunday best never felt genuine to me.  I love being able to photograph a family in their own space, wearing whatever is comfortable, doing the things they love. You don't have to have a perfect family, an immaculately kept home, or the body of an 18 year old — in fact, I don't think I would want to photograph you if you did have all of those things! Muffin tops, beige walls, and grumpy kids are not only tolerated but WELCOMED. I will not make your life look perfect. I will not use my camera to create an alternate reality where everything is rainbows and kittens. But I will tell the truth. I will recognize mundane moments that tell a deeper story of family life. I will respect your quirks and failings and gifts. And I will give you photos that honestly represent this season of your life.  

If you are interested in learning more about investing in having your family's story visually documented, I would love to hear from you!

Storytelling Session - Local:  Sessions last about 2-3 hours and take place in or around your home or other location special to your family.  The Session Fee is  $385 on weekdays or $535 on weekends.  This covers my time telling you story and is due at the time of booking.  This includes approximately 75 edited digital files which you can download from an online gallery.  Contact me for more information about full day “Day in the Life” sessions. 6% sales tax will be applied to All South Carolina orders (7% for Anderson County).  There is a fee of $25 for each additional person outside of immediate family.  A travel fee of 65-cents per mile may be applied for locations more than 25 miles from 29621. Rates are subject to change.

Storytelling Session - Travel: Our family likes to take big trips in our camper. If you live out of town and are interested in a Storytelling Session in your home, I can add you to an interest list and let you know if/when we may be in your area. Rates are subject to change but expect around $1525 for a 2-3 hour Storytelling Session in/around your home.  

Model Release:  You will receive a beautiful 8.5x8.5 Softcover book of 30 artist select images in exchange for signing a Stock Photography model release.   

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Photo Credit:  Aaron Greene