Stress-Free, Fun, and Full of Love—Family Photography in Orange County
You want beautiful family photos—but the idea of forcing everyone into stiff poses, bribing your kids to cooperate, and hoping for perfect smiles? That sounds stressful.
Good news: it doesn’t have to be.
As an Orange County family photographer, I focus on making sessions fun, relaxed, and easy—so you can just enjoy being with your family while I capture the real moments you never want to forget. The belly laughs, the tight hugs, the playful chaos, and the quiet, love-filled in-between moments that make your family yours.
Because in the end, it’s not about the perfect photo—it’s about remembering how this season of life felt.
📍 Serving families in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, and all of Orange County.
Let’s make memories—without the stress.
What Makes My Family Photography Different?
Your Family, Just as You Are—Because Perfect Photos Aren’t About Perfection
A Fun, Stress-Free Experience That Lets You Be in the Moment
If the thought of a family photoshoot makes you picture forced smiles, stiff poses, or chasing your toddler around while breaking a sweat, don’t worry—that’s not how I do things.
Instead, my sessions are playful, natural, and totally low-pressure. We’ll laugh, explore, and let your kids be themselves while I capture the real connections, big emotions, and little details you never want to forget.
✔ Relaxed & Fun – a session that feels like quality time with your family.
✔ No Awkward Posing – I’ll gently guide you into natural interactions that bring out real smiles and laughter.
✔ A Focus on What Matters Most – The love, chaos, and connection that make your family yours.
Because years from now, it won’t be about perfect smiles or matching outfits—it’ll be about remembering how this season of life felt.
Let’s make memories, without the stress.
Stress-Free, Love-Filled Family Photography Packages in Orange County
Every family is different, and your session should reflect that. Whether you’re looking for a quick, playful session or a full storytelling experience, I offer flexible family photography packages designed to fit your needs.
No matter which package you choose, the goal is the same: to create images that capture the love, laughter, and little details that make your family’s story so special.
Explore the packages below and find the perfect fit for your family.
Mini Family Sessions
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15 Minute photoshoot in-studio
15+ Images delivered via digital download
Family focused with a very candid & natural in style.
Only available on select dates
Studio Family Photos
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30-40 Minute photoshoot in Studio
50+ Images delivered via digital download
Family focused with a very candid & natural in style.
Outdoor Family Photos
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45 Minute photoshoot at an outdoor location
50+ Images delivered via digital download
Family focused with a very candid & natural in style.
See What a Family Photoshoot Could Look Like for You
Every family is unique, and your session should reflect that. See how other families have captured their love, laughter, and connection, and get inspired for your own session.
One Day, These Family Photos Will Mean Everything
One day, your kids will be grown, and these little moments will feel like a lifetime ago. As your family photographer in Orange County, I’ll make sure you have photos that take you right back to this season—exactly as it is today.
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My husband and I hired Kelsey to take maternity photos and we had a fantastic experience with her! She gave us great directions for posing, made us feel very comfortable throughout the photo shoot and captured photos of us that were very natural. She's a very talented photographer and has a great editing style. She's also super friendly and was very responsive to any questions and requests we had. We LOVE the photos we received, and wouldn't hesitate to hire Kelsey again for family photo shoots in the future!
Camille G
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Kelsey is an absolute WIZARD. We've hired her to take our family photos FOUR times in the past year because she has proven every single time that she's worth every penny. We'd never even consider hiring someone else. I'm always worried that we'll feel stiff and awkward in front of the camera, but Kelsey knows how to provide just the right amount of guidance to help us look our best without feeling overly "posed". And for almost every photoshoot, our little one has been either sleepy or cranky. But Kelsey is patient and creative, and always finds a way to capture our baby's BIGGEST smiles. She has always delivered a huge gallery of beautifully-edited photos to us much faster than expected. We will forever treasure the family photos she's taken for us.”
Swaril M
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Kelsey is very responsive and professional. She recently took our maternity and newborn photos, and they couldn't be more perfect! Thank you for capturing our family so well!
Jessica G
Family Photography FAQ—Everything You Need to Know Before Your Session
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While I’m based in Huntington Beach and Lake Forest, I offer family photography throughout all of Orange County. Whether you want an outdoor session at a scenic spot, a cozy in-home session, or a studio session, I’ll help you choose the perfect location to fit your family’s style.
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Your immediate family is always included—whether you have one child or five! If you’d like to include extended family members, I offer options to accommodate larger groups. Just reach out, and I’ll customize a session that works for everyone.
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Every image you receive is fully edited for exposure, color, and my signature artistic style. I also provide light retouching to remove minor distractions while keeping everything looking natural and true to life. If you have specific requests, let me know!
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Outfits can make a big difference in how your photos turn out! I recommend coordinating colors without matching exactly, avoiding super bold patterns, and choosing neutral, earthy tones that photograph beautifully. Every client gets access to my exclusive online styling assistant to make outfit planning easy.
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Most sessions last about 45 minutes to an hour, which is plenty of time to capture a mix of candid moments and relaxed portraits—without pushing the kids (or grown-ups!) past their limit.
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Don’t worry! If the weather isn’t cooperating, we can reschedule to a better day (subject to availability) or move the session to my Huntington Beach studio if scheduling allows. Your comfort and the quality of your photos are my top priorities.
