Family & Lifestyle Portfolio

Family life is a mix of joyful chaos, tender moments, and the little everyday interactions that mean the most. Whether it’s the giggles of your kids running through a field, the quiet snuggles between siblings, or the way your family naturally comes together, these are the moments worth preserving. As a family photographer in Southwest Missouri, I focus on capturing the real, candid connections that make your family unique.

I specialize in a light, bright, and true-to-color photography style, ensuring your images feel timeless, heartfelt, and full of life. No stiff poses—just genuine laughter, movement, and the kind of love that shines through in every frame. Whether we’re documenting your family at a scenic outdoor location in Springfield, playing in the golden evening light, or capturing cozy moments at home, my goal is to make your session feel natural, relaxed, and fun.

Below, you’ll find a collection of some of my favorite family sessions, showcasing the love, personality, and joy of each unique family I’ve had the honor of photographing. If you’d like to see full galleries, be sure to check out my blog, where I share more from each session—along with tips for making the most of your family photos.

If you’re ready to capture the beauty of your family in a way that feels effortless and real, let’s make it happen! Reach out to learn more about my family photography collections, session availability, and the best locations in the Springfield/Branson area for natural, heartfelt portraits. I’d love to create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Family posing outdoors during sunset, with trees in the background.
Family of four enjoying outdoor autumn sunlight, with parents kneeling and holding two children.
Family of four posing outdoors in a sunny park, with a man holding a girl and a woman holding a boy.
Family walking in park, parents holding children's hands, autumn trees, smiling faces, outdoors
Group of people standing outside in a park, smiling, with trees in the background.
Older couple standing together outdoors with children running around them.
Family of six standing in front of wooden bridge in a park setting.
Group of four smiling people, two boys and two girls, standing in front of a wooden covered bridge.
Group of four young people smiling on a bridge in a park setting
A large family posing on a bridge in casual summer attire, with greenery in the background.
Family walking in park with two boys holding parents' hands
Family standing in front of a wooden covered bridge in a park.
Family sitting on rocks near a wooden bridge outdoors
Young child sitting on a rock, wearing a plaid jacket and smiling outdoors.
Young boy sitting on a large rock near a rustic wooden fence and water, wearing an orange vest and plaid shirt.
Family standing in a park with trees and grass.
Family of four posing outdoors, early spring park setting, trees in background.
Two smiling children lying on autumn leaves, wearing plaid and hooded jackets.
Two children playing with autumn leaves in a park
Family posing outdoors by a river with trees and stone wall
Two young boys sitting outdoors, one leaning on the other affectionately, both wearing plaid shirts and jackets, with a blurred natural background.
Family photo with adults and children in a garden setting, featuring colorful flowers and trees.
Man with two children posing outdoors near flowers and greenery
A woman and two children smiling in a garden with pink flowers.
Two children laughing and playing in a garden with pink flowering plants.
Two young boys sitting together outdoors on wood chips, wearing matching white shirts and green shorts, surrounded by greenery.
Two young children sitting on the ground in a garden, smiling and hugging, surrounded by greenery and sunlight.
Young person in black t-shirt and cap standing in park with autumn foliage
A woman sitting outdoors with four children in a forest setting, surrounded by autumn leaves. Everyone is smiling and appears happy.
Four children sitting on fallen leaves in a wooded area during autumn, smiling at the camera.
Young woman crouching outdoors on fallen leaves, wearing a beige sweater and sneakers.
Girl with glasses sitting on ground surrounded by falling autumn leaves
Girl in orange ruffled cardigan leaning against wooden wall

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