Honor a Life Well Lived
These aren’t traditional portraits.
No stiff poses.
No pressure.
Just honest photographs of the people who matter most
exactly as they are right now.
What these are
Most people don’t realize they’ve missed their chance until it’s gone.
We all mean to take the photo someday.
When things slow down. When the timing feels right.
But someday has a way of getting away from us.
These portraits are a way to slow things down—
just long enough to hold onto something real while it’s still here.
Who this is for
Most of the time, the person reaching out isn’t the one being photographed.
It’s the son.
The daughter.
The one starting to notice time moving a little faster than it used to.
The one who’s thinking:
“I don’t have enough photos of them like this.”
If that’s you—you’re in the right place.
The part people worry about
A lot of people tell me the same thing:
“They’re not going to want to do this.”
“They don’t like having their photo taken.”
I get it.
That’s exactly why I don’t treat this like a typical session.
There’s no pressure to perform.
No expectation to “look a certain way.”
We just spend a little time together.
And somewhere in that time, the real moments show up.
What you’ll walk away with
These aren’t just photos for now.
They’re the ones you’ll come back to later.
The way they sat in their chair.
The look they gave without thinking about it.
The small, ordinary things that end up meaning everything.
If this feels like something you’ve been meaning to do, now’s a good time.
Reach out and we can discuss it.
Generational Portrait Sessions
These sessions are a chance to slow things down,
just long enough to hold onto something real while it’s still here.
Sessions are photographed throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties.
What to Expect
Unhurried 60–90 minute session.
No forced posing, just calm guidance.
Photographed in a place that feels natural and familiar.
A small set of meaningful, finished images.
Sessions are focused on one person or a couple.
That focus allows for something quieter
More honest.
More complete.
Sometimes a child or grandchild steps into the frame for a moment.
But the heart of the session stays with them.
Session Packages
Classic - $695
A simple, unhurried session focused on capturing someone as they are—right now.
60–90 minute session
One location (home or meaningful place)
15 finished images
Private online gallery
Two 5x7 archival prints
Ideal as a meaningful gift or personal legacy project.
Heirloom - $1,295
For families who wish to go beyond the basics and create a richer visual story of a life well lived — capturing the depth of one primary person or couple and the gentle threads that connect them to those they love.
This session offers more images, larger archival prints, and a beautiful leather album meant to become a treasured family keepsake.
Includes:
20 carefully edited final digital portraits (high-resolution files delivered via private online gallery — ready to share and cherish immediately)
Of which, two 8x10 archival fine-art prints are included (your choice from the 20)
8.5x11 premium leather lay-flat album
The album is hand-selected for its quality and timeless design, inviting family members to sit together and remember.
Storybook - $1,795
For families who want the most meaningful and personal legacy possible — a handcrafted visual biography that blends portraits with your own words and reflections.
This is the deepest way to honor one primary person or couple, turning quiet moments and personal stories into one lasting narrative that future generations can hold in their hands.
Includes:
25 carefully edited final digital portraits (high-resolution files delivered via private online gallery — ready to share and cherish immediately)
Of which, two 11x14 archival fine-art prints are included (your choice from the 25)
Handmade Italian Amalfi paper album with personal notes woven in
Before the session, you’ll receive a few gentle reflection prompts. Your handwritten or typed answers become part of the Storybook — turning images and words into one enduring family treasure.
Upgrade & Add-On Options
Love your session but want to take it further?
Here are popular ways to enhance your collection:
Add a premium linen lay-flat book to the Classic Session.
Upgrade from Classic to the full Heirloom Session (+$650).
Upgrade from Classic to the full Storybook Session (+$1,050).
Additional archival fine-art prints in larger sizes.
Extra final digital portraits from your gallery.
All upgrades are discussed after you view your private gallery, so you can choose based on the images you love most.