Family Essentials
Guided sessions that feel effortless, relaxed, and genuinely you.
Investment Snapshot
- Up to 75 minutes
- One comfortable location
- Up to two coordinated outfits
- Up to 15 curated images
- Professionally framed 8x10 keepsake
Investment: $450
A $100 retainer is due at booking to reserve your session date. The remaining $350 is due 48 hours before your session, unless a payment plan has been established.
Holiday Card Promotion
Your holiday card doesn't have to wait for a new photo session.
From October 1 through December 12, receive 15% off holiday cards when ordering from any eligible MWallen Photography gallery.
Have a family gallery you already love? Use it.
Need updated family photos? Book a Family Essentials session and use your new gallery.
Fall sessions are now available for booking.
December 5 is the final Family Essentials session date for holiday card orders, allowing time for your gallery to be delivered before the December 12 card order deadline.
Who This Is For
If you want portraits that capture real connection instead of stiff, posed shots - this is for you.
Perfect for parents, children, grandparents, and siblings across generations.
You don't need to plan anything - your session is designed to feel effortless while I guide you naturally.
What Makes This Different
Most family sessions are rushed or overly posed.
This one is built around presence, connection, and personality.
I use gentle direction so your family can move, laugh, interact, and simply be together.
The images don't just look beautiful - they feel like your family in this moment.
Real Session Experience
I recently worked with a family of six who hadn't had professional photos in over five years.
We started with their traditional posed portraits, then transitioned into a relaxed, natural second half.
By the end, they had both:
- The formal portrait they wanted
- A collection of natural, expressive images that reflected who they are
That's the difference this experience makes.
You Won't Be Left Wondering What To Do
You won't be left figuring things out on your own, and you won't be forced into anything that doesn't feel natural.
If something feels off, we adjust - that's part of the process.
Ready to Make It Official? 🥳
Your Family Essentials session is just a few clicks away. Choose your date and time above to reserve your session.
Have questions or want help planning before you book?
Planning a larger family session?
Family Essentials is designed for families of up to 6 members, with additional family members available during booking for groups of up to 10.
If you're planning a larger family session, multi-generational portraits, or something more customized, I'd love to hear what you're envisioning.
👉🏻 Reach Out for a Custom Experience
Looking for something simpler?
The Family Portrait Experience offers a shorter, more streamlined way to create beautiful family portraits - with the same guided approach.