Family sessions are a perfect mix of posed and candid photos. My goal is to document how beautiful your current life stage is, no matter how chaotic it may feel!
As your NJ family photographer, I know how much effort it takes to get your family ready for a photo session, but I promise it is worth it. Those tiny details - chubby little fingers, baby curls, & toothless grins - will become everything you want to remember in the years to come.
NJ family
Photographer
-amelia
"Christina was so patient and flexible before and during our shoot! She was so friendly and made everyone feel super comfortable. Our pictures came out amazing- we can’t thank her enough!"
Fill out the contact form, or send an email to hello@christinaclairephoto.com, and we can find the perfect date for your session. I'll share location ideas, as well as a portrait session planning guide that includes plenty of tips on choosing outfits and preparing your kids for our session.
1. Let's Chat
A signed contract, brief questionnaire, and deposit are required to hold your spot on my calendar.
2. SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION
I'll be in touch before our session to confirm that we're going ahead as scheduled. I leave extra room in my schedule to allow for rescheduling due to rain, wind, snow, or heavily overcast days. Please arrive to your session a few minutes early - this leaves plenty of time to find parking, change diapers, and adjust everyone's outfits before we start!
3. SESSION DAY!
Your images will be delivered approximately three weeks after your session, in a secure online gallery. Each image is hand-edited in a light & airy, true-to-life editing style. You can download your images to your phone and computer, and your gallery will stay active for two months.
4. YOUR IMAGES
everyone has a story worth documenting
classic family session
Family sessions take place in the spring or fall at an outdoor location in Northern New Jersey, Hoboken, or New York City. Outdoor sessions take approximately 45-60 minutes, and are scheduled around sunrise or sunset.
- Session planning guide and wardrobe inspiration
-Family session at desired outdoor location
-Full gallery of professionally edited digital images
Included:
seasonal mini sessions
Seasonal mini sessions are offered on a limited basis in the spring and fall. Please email hello@christinaclairephoto.com to join my mailing list to be notified of mini session offerings!
- 15 minute mini session at set outdoor location
- full gallery of approximately 35 edited digital images
Included:
-kaitlin
"We HIGHLY recommend Christina! From booking to the day of the shoot, she was so easy to work with and captured the most adorable photos of our family. Additionally, she was great with our very active 2-year-old. We look forward to working with her again in the future!"
F.A.Q.
When you reach out, I'll share a list of parks, gardens, and waterfront locations that photograph really well. Feel free to choose from that list, or share a location that's special to your family!
Where will our session be?
To give your photos a timeless feel, I recommend wearing neutral, lighter colors. Creams, grays, camel, and muted blues, greens, and blush photograph beautifully. Avoid neon colors, bright red, busy patterns, and logos. Upon booking, you will receive a portrait session planning guide, and Pinterest boards to help with wardrobe inspiration!
what should we wear?
NJ family photography
Yes! Four-legged family members are always welcome. I keep a running list of pet-friendly outdoor locations for families who want to include their dog. Pro tip: bring a friend or family member to your shoot to help handle your dog between shots!
can we bring our dog?
I leave extra room in my schedule in case of inclement weather. If it's forecast for a 50% chance (or more!) of rain or snow, - or if it's heavily overcast - we'll pick a new date for your session. I'll be in touch the morning of your session to confirm that we are going ahead as planned.
what if it rains on our session day?
Every session includes a full gallery of digital images. Each session is different, but typical family session galleries consist of 75-100 images.
How many images will be delivered?
Absolutely. I don't know anyone who's totally comfortable in front of the camera, unless you are a professional model. I promise I'll tell you exactly where to stand and what to do with your hands. And in my experience - by the end of our shoot, you'll actually be *enjoying* yourself!
we're awkward and my kids don't sit still. will my photos still turn out okay?
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Whether your expecting your first baby or wrangling a family of five, I'd love to document this season of life for you!
ready to freeze a moment in time?
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Whether your expecting your first baby or wrangling a family of five, I'd love to document this season of life for you.
