Documenting your
Future Nostalgia
documenting your
future nostalgia
San Diego Family Photographer
Photography is a wonderfully powerful way to remember what it felt like. While I am taking photos of people, I always find myself in awe. I can't help but think about how far the photos will travel, all the homes they will live in, how many generations they will be passed down for, the eyes that will stare at them, the hearts that will cherish them, and someday, the thumbs that will ever-so-gently brush across the faces of the people in the photos. The significance of the images I take is never lost on me. They're infinitely more than just pretty photos. I'm not aiming to take perfect, instagram worthy photos -- I intend to create heartfelt images that will live on for generations within your family.
Every family is different, and your photos should reflect that. I offer two session options to fit your needs—Storytelling Sessions for a deeper, more candid approach that captures your family’s unique moments, and Portrait Sessions for beautifully prompted yet natural images. Whether you’re looking for a full story or a simple, timeless update, there’s a session designed just for you.
Storytelling
Sessions
Your story is made up of the little moments—the ones that feel ordinary now but will mean everything later. Storytelling sessions are different from traditional portraits because they aren’t about posing perfectly; they’re about capturing the essence of who you are together.
What do you love doing as a family? What rituals make up your days? Is it lazy Sunday mornings making pancakes, sunset bike rides along the coast, or bedtime snuggles with your little ones? These sessions are built around your moments—the things that feel like home to you.
With a focus on natural connection and candid joy, storytelling sessions document your family just as you are. The love, the laughter, the fleeting details. These images are meant to bring you right back to how it felt. Because years from now, when your little ones are grown, these photos will be more than just pictures—they’ll be their childhood.
These sessions are a collaboration. Together, we’ll come up with the best way to celebrate your family in a way that feels true to you. Whether it’s an adventure outdoors or a cozy day at home, we’ll create something real, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
75 minutes starting at $750
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Storytelling Sessions
Portrait
Sessions
Portrait sessions are perfect for when you want beautifully updated photos of your family—without the full storytelling experience. These sessions are shorter and more structured, with a focus on classic portraits and natural, effortless posing. Think holiday cards, milestone moments, or just because.
While these sessions prioritize posed images, there’s always room for candid moments—the giggles between poses, the way your child reaches for your hand, the little glances that say everything. The goal is to capture your family as you are, in a way that feels timeless and true to you.
These sessions typically take place around sunset during golden hour, at an agreed-upon location in North County, ensuring the most beautiful light and setting for your photos.
Mini sessions starting at $400, full sessions at $650
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Portrait Sessions
"She is trustworthy, hilarious, talented, patient, and just a wonderful person inside and out. That's the kind of photographer Katie is and we would book her again in a heartbeat."
Every family is so different. What is meaningful to you? What's something you love to do together? Do you picnic in the park or at the beach? Do you love to go on bike rides? Camping? Pancakes at your home or maybe your favorite diner? Pool day and grilling burgers in the yard? There are so many possibilities for Storytelling Sessions. They're about creating memories together so that you can remember this season of life. Your kids will love these photos when they're grown.
What should we do for our storytelling session?
I am absolutely more than happy to help you with your wardrobes. Everyone who books will receive my Session Prep guide which includes a linked wardrobe mood board for just about every type of session. I always ask my Clients to send photos of potential outfits so we can build the wardrobe together for the best possible outcome! Styling plays such an important role in the way the photos will turn out!
will you help us figure out what to wear?
If you book a Storytelling Session, we will collaborate to figure out the ideal location for your family. Whether it's your home, favorite park/beach/lake, the bowling alley, or walking around your neighborhood, we'll make sure it's perfect to tell your family's story. If you are booking a Portrait Session, I have a list of locations in North County for you to choose from that I share with you once you're booked.
Where will our photoshoot take place?
Frequently Asked Questions
I am typically very flexible when it comes to rescheduling for weather, especially if it's super windy or rainy and you have littles. We obviously want the conditions to be tolerable for the kiddos to be in their best moods. I do not reschedule for grey days unless it is ~very~ easy for my schedule. I have a $75 rescheduling fee that applies to sessions rescheduled within 72 hours. All reschedules must occur within 6 months of the originally booked date.
What is your rescheduling policy?
While families are my primary focus, I absolutely love photographing couples for any and all occasions, whether it's for an engagement, anniversary, elopement, wedding, or just because. Maternity sessions are my absolute favorite and I love love love motherhood sessions. I occasionally take on extended family sessions if my schedule allows. Please inquire for pricing.
Do you only photograph families?
During this season with my little at home, I am mostly only taking sessions within 150 miles max. My Storytelling Sessions include 60 miles roundtrip and each additional mile will be charged at $1/mile. I will happily consider traveling to certain locations if I can turn it into a family trip, but this is obviously on a case by case basis. It never hurts to ask though!
