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Relaxed photo sessions, thoughtfully shaped around what you already love.

I'm an Austin, Texas–based photographer and filmmaker working with families, weddings, and brands, really anyone tired of trying to convince the world they have it all together, and ready instead to just be seen.


Why I care so Deeply about Giving you a different experience in front of the camera

I'm serious. Anyone who values presence and longs to remember well. The one who is done pretending. You're tired of showing up like you have it all together. And maybe lately, you've had a hard time seeing what's beautiful about your life. You're my people.

Together, with curiosity and courage, we will co-create a FEAST of images so you can savor your own beautiful story. 

full of whimsy and wonder

Because time is a gift, and anything hurried loses meaning.

Most people feel uncomfortable in front of a camera because, on some level, they know they're performing. So I work slow and relationally. I take fewer photos, but better ones. Rather than prompting and creating, I observe and anticipate. I watch for the moment that's already happening instead of asking you to make one happen for me.

You can only be calm in front of a camera when you stop worrying about how you appear and settle into who you actually are. Slowing down allows you to do that. That's the experience I want to give you; not a performance to get through, but an invitation to just be.

Because what makes you human is what makes you beautiful. And I've found that most often, the most beautiful things are close. Familiar. Already yours.

Let's photograph that.

I've been
looking for you.

There's "acting natural,"
and there's just...being you.

Photography, for me, is my rebellion against the demands of perfection and performance. As an Enneagram 3, I spent too much time curating myself into a version that felt worthy of being seen. I had to train myself to see the light and beauty that was already there. I know what it’s like to be a woman, a partner, a mom. I know how hard it is and how messy it is. You can't surprise me. I've been the tired one, the overwhelmed one, the one who didn't feel photo-ready.

The whole point of this rebellion it not to make you look perfect, but to prove you never needed to be.



Why me?

Photographers throw around lots of words to describe their style: lifestyle, editorial, fine art, traditional. My approach is documentary and leans towards photojournalism. It’s about slowing down and noticing the way love moves among you. 

If you want incredible family photographs, the secret is to show up with the vulnerability of being wildly happy and then fully immersing yourself in the delight of your family. There is a feast prepared before you, I simply invite you to show up, to slow down, and to savor the joy in your life.

I'm not interested in the version of your family that's ready for a camera. I'm more interested in the one that isn't.

Here's a glimpse into my

when photographing your story

Compassionate and Creative Approach

OMG! You are so talented at capturing the essence of our family. I think we actually enjoy photo shoots now, instead of dread them. You're magical.

Kind Words:

Lauren

Amy Poehler says,
"People are their most beautiful when they are laughing, crying, dancing, playing, telling the truth, and being chased in a fun way."

And I trust her.

The simple truth is: the photographs you will love the most are the ones you enjoyed taking.

Digital + Film Family Photography

Families are so beautifully different, and I’ve learned that there just isn’t a one-size-fits-all session.

Slice of Life Sessions are designed around your family dynamics, your stage of life, your photo dreams, and your budget! My job is to take your answers to a few simple questions and build a session FOR YOU.

My go-to family session is 2 hours, and I know at first glance, 2 hours feels so long. But trust me, it isn’t. By simply adding on 1 hour to what’s industry standard for family photography, I eliminate most of your stress! Seriously.

You won’t feel the need to conjure up moments or bribe your kids into participating well. Time is a gift, and transforms creating family photos into a beautiful, enjoyable experience. I promise.

starting at  $500

Collaborative Planning
Time with Your Family
Digital Hi Res and Web Ready Images
Artful and Thoughtful Editing
Full Printing Rights
Highlight Slideshow
Curated Collection of Proof Prints

includes:

Knox has asked at least 20 times since, when are we having Amy back for pictures again?!
-Stacy

Slice of Life

Families
+
 Newborns

Need a little more of a nudge?

CHeck out the family guide

Austin documentary Family Photos

This package is families who want a little bit of everything. Documentary photographs with a cinematic family film highlighting 3 hours of your daily life. You want to see and hear your family and have a film you can watch on repeat every time you need to remember just how insanely good life is. 

You spend so much time building memories, and this is your chance to be in them.  Your presence, in the photos and videos your family keeps, really matters. Seeing you, and witnessing the attention you gave your family, especially years from now, will be evidence for them that they were always worth noticing. And you, too, are worth noticing.

starting at $1100

Family Film

includes:

when you want to savor so much more.

3 Favorite Hours of Your Day
Collaborative Planning
At least 50 Digital Hi Res and Web Ready Images
Artful and Thoughtful Editing
Full Printing Rights
A Stunning 3-5 Minute Cinematic Film Featuring Your Family!

Newborn Sessions can happen anytime in a baby's first 3 months of life. Many moms want sessions soon after birth, whether that's in the hospital for a Fresh48 or at home in the first 7-14 days. 

However, childbirth is unpredictable, and whether this is your first baby or your 4th, you never really know how you will feel days or weeks after you have a baby. So I confidently say, the best time to schedule a newborn session is when you feel ready. 

These sessions are slow and follow the rhythm of your new little one, and they document everything tiny, and perfect, and sweet about these newborn days.


starting at $650

Newborn Session

includes:

they are only little for a tiny moment

Time with you  at the Hospital or at Home
At least 50 Digital Hi Res and Web Ready Images
Artful and Thoughtful Editing
Full Printing Rights
Highlight Slideshow

Love doesn’t wait for us to put ourselves together. Love gathers us in, just as we are. As moms, we thrive at loving our families with this transformative way of love. But what about the way we love ourselves? Can we accept our messy middle? Can we even take it a step further and celebrate it, honoring the beauty present as we are continually becoming? Before we’ve figured out how to keep our house clean, or redirect the fights before they start. Before we’ve learned how to get the laundry done, finish that thought, make dinner, and not be late for carpool. Because what if we never get it all figured out? What if there are always things left undone? We take a photograph to say, “look at us!” It’s a physical act to remember a moment that feels worth remembering. “LOOK AT YOU!” This moment, yes, even this one. You may just have to trust me: you’re going to want evidence of this, too. 

starting at $1600

documenting moments so small they don’t seem to matter, 
except of course, they do.

Day in the Life

includes:

5+ Hours of Your Real Life Daily Rituals
Collaborative Planning
At least 150 Digital Hi Res and Web Ready Images
Artful and Thoughtful Editing
Full Printing Rights
Highlight Slideshow

This is Where Your Experience Begins

There's a beautiful permission we feel to simply enjoy being together in our home without the pressure to be doing something else. We get to delight in one another without agenda.

sweet words

katherine

None of us want our photographs living on our phones. We want to hold them in our hands and pass them around. So we can't skip this step.

order all the prints

06.

You'll receive an online gallery with all of your photographs, as well as a highlight slideshow. I can't wait for you to see how brilliant your family is!

Get Your Photographs

05.

This is the easy part! The simple truth is: the photographs you will love the most are the ones you enjoyed taking. So rest, notice, delight, and play. 

Delight in your life

04.

You'll choose the type of session you want and consider all the options. I offer digital and film photography, as well as family films (video).

Choose a Session

03.

Ok, so this one is optional, but I'm here for it. I'd love to take you to lunch or coffee.

Become Friends

02.

We meet each other! Can just be email; could be on the phone, in person, or even Marco Polo messages. You share a bit of your story and what your family is like!

Connect 

01.

A Bit About
The Process

NATURAL FAMILY PHOTO SESSIONS

Because you deserve more than just a pretty picture.

I want to do for you "what sunlight does to dust particles; to take hold of ordinary things and make them magical."
Sian Wilmot

I'm honored to travel the world to work with families who share the vision and long for what I offer. Really.

I know it's different, and I know that not many photographers do this kind of work. 

Most important note: I LOVE IT.

A Note on Travel:

There is deeper connection available to us when we see the beauty that already exists in unfathomable abundance in our ordinary lives. If this is what you long for, I can't wait to travel to you.

*Custom Travel Fees Provided Upon Request

starting at / $200

You think you just want digitals, but you don't mean it. You want these photographs in your hands. You want to pull them out and pass them around. You want to hang them on your wall. And you may never get around to it. Where are the last family photos you took? When was the last time you printed any of the photos on your phone?

Allow me. I'll handle it.
Print Packages Available for Every Budget.

Prints

starting at / $200

Shooting with film is just different. 
The approach is different, the colors are different, and the feel is different. It's truly my favorite, and I know you'll love it.

You can add on film photography to any session! The additional cost simply covers the cost of the rolls of film and the professional digital scans after your session.

Film (35mm & Polaroids)

for the ones who want all the things in the best way possible

Add Ons

01. Will you guide us? we are so awkward in front of cameras.

Yes. My goal is to make you SO COMFORTABLE. Your photoshoot is about connection with each other, but also with me. Comfort happens when I feel like a friend, and not like a stranger. I will get to know you more, and allow you to get to know me. Since your photoshoot is longer, we will have time to have conversation and ease into beautiful moments with your family.

While Documentary Photography is photojournalistic in style, we all have difference experiences being seen. It's not always easy, so I'll direct when appropriate and help you along the way, always attuning to your family's needs.

02. When can we expect our gallery?

I'm a mom, too, and the hardest part about taking photos is the waiting to see them! Your photos will be delivered within a week of your session.

03. do you Do Mini Sessions or Offer Something Shorter Than 2 Hours?

The answer is not really. I used to, but the photos you see on my website are nearly impossible to create in short windows of time. If you are choosing me because of the photos you see here, you have to trust me: you don't want a short session.

However, I know there are individual cases that are appropriate for short sessions, so please reach out and let's talk about it!

04. what if we are not interesting?

I hear this WAY too much. You ARE interesting! And if you are rolling your eyes, let me reframe how you imagine family photos and what the experience could be like:

"Think about your most reliable sources of JOY and schedule them in." -Susan Cain

Those ordinary moments of real life and unexpected joy are the things you'll wish you had photographs of.

( all your questions answered and in one place )

Asked

frequently

These photographs help me reflect on a part of myself that my memory alone doesn't allow."
-Kara



"unscripted moments we’ll cherish forever!"

"Amy has a way about her that makes those that hate getting their photos taken relax, and a keen eye for the moments of sheer joy and love amidst organized chaos."
-Angela

"unscripted moments we’ll cherish forever!"

"Amy quietly observes, encourages and captures what is already beautiful about our family."
-Katherine

"unscripted moments we’ll cherish forever!"

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I'm not the right photographer for every family. But I know there are families who need me, and finding them is all that matters. Maybe it's you!

If you see what I see in these photographs, then I think we need each other. I will go to great lengths to give you an experience and a product that is deeply meaningful. You deserve it.

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