Family photography guide
Family photography guide
photographer, mom, and recent discoverer of the value of family photos on the other side of the camera.
I specialize in light and simple photography that highlights your family as naturally as possible. I focus on intentional images, consistency, and timelessness--the opposite of fast trends and common replication.
If this aligns with your vision check out this guide to see how we'll work together.
I specialize in light and simple photography that highlights your family as naturally as possible. I focus on intentional images, consistency, and timelessness--the opposite of fast trends and common replication.
If this aligns with your vision check out this guide to see how we'll work together.
photographer, mom, and recent discoverer of the real value of family photos on the other side of the camera.
I specialize in light and simple photography that highlights your family as naturally as possible. I focus on intentional images, consistency, and timelessness--the opposite of fast trends and common replication.
If this aligns with your vision, check out this guide for all the details and next steps to book your session.
I specialize in light and simple photography that highlights your family as naturally as possible. I focus on intentional images, consistency, and timelessness--the opposite of fast trends and common replication.
If this aligns with your vision, check out this guide for all the details and next steps to book your session.
WELCOME
MORE ABOUT ME
FAQ
PROCESS
Session details
booking
Gallery + shop
RECENT WORK
I'm taryn
A Quick glance at how it all works
PROCESS
PROCESS
You'll receive a preview of the images within 48 hours, and a full gallery within 4 weeks.
GALLERY DELIVERY
I'll walk you through the whole photography process.
PHOTOSHOOT DAY
Together we will find the right season, location, and scene and create a plan, all logistics included.
SESSION PLAN
Select the photography session timeframe + style that fits your family best.
book a session
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Session details and pricing
Session details and pricing
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all FAMILY sessions include:
- high-resolution image downloading
- a Shop for ordering professional products
- prep and planning
- outdoor, on-site, or in-home photography
- editing of digital or film images
- online digital image gallery allowing:
- personal image use rights
- rights to print
- 5 years online gallery hosting
- taxes + web fees
- prep and planning
- on-site or in-studio photography
- editing of digital or film images
- online digital image gallery allowing:
- personal image use rights
- rights to print
- 5 years online gallery hosting
- taxes + web fees
INCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS
choose your session time + style
- 80 minutes | $450
- 60 minutes | $375
- 40 minutes | $300
select the session time that fits your budget
timeframe
adventurous documentary experience with a side of portraits
Adventure
cozy + authentic in-home lifestyle-based portraits
LIFESTYLE
casual outdoor portraits
with light posing
with light posing
Classic
select the photography style that fits your vision
photography style
photography style
- sandcastles on the beach
- rock-hopping on the river
- boating on the lake
Mini sessions are held on designated dates and locations
at seasonally fitting outdoor settings
over weekend sunset timeframes
20 minutes | $200
Mini sessions are held on designated dates and locations,
at seasonally fitting outdoor settings,
over weekend sunset timeframes
20 minutes | $200
The simplified option for family portraits
Mini Session
More Mini Session INFO
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MiNnesota lakes are always a good idea
MiNnesota lakes are always a good idea
- sandcastles on the beach
- rock-hopping on the river
- boating on the lake
- sunset and bonfire s'mores
- Lake Superior shores
- your summer cabin memories
- sandcastles on the beach
- rock-hopping on the river
- boating on the lake
Session plan inspiration
Session plan inspiration
iconic Minnesota fall color
iconic Minnesota fall color
- plan a park trip at peak fall color
- jump in a leaf pile + leaf fight
- adventures at Interstate Park
- hunt for the perfect leaf crown
- head to the north shore's state parks and national forest
- fall-color hunting up north
- jump in a leaf pile
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RECENT WORK
RECENT WORK
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All edited images are delivered in an online image gallery, which remains accessible to you for 5 years.
SEE MORE GALLERY FUNCTIONS +
SHOP PRODUCTS
SHOP PRODUCTS
GALLERY + SHOP
GALLERY + SHOP
All edited images are delivered in an online image gallery, which remains accessible to you for 5 years.
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Download
- web-sized downloads
- high-resolution downloads for print
Share
- share the gallery link with friends and family
- all those with access can download and print
Refine
- hide images from view
- create a favorite list
- create and save your own designs for books and albums
Image gallery functions
THE GALLERY
Prints
- 4x6 photo | $1.50
- 5x7 photo | $2.00
- 8x10 photo | $3.00
Wall Displays
- matted frames | $71
- canvas | $82
Occasions
- cards | $1.00 / card
- foil cards | $1.40 / card
Albums
- hardcover book | $70
- everyday album | $75
- lay flat album | $150
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professional-Quality products offered IN
THE SHOP
THE SHOP
THE SHOP
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For the past 10 years I have created a business homebase in both Minneapolis and Rochester. I operate out of both the twin cities and the surrounding Rochester area. Sessions within 30 miles of either city do not have travel fees. I am available to travel to destinations outside of these areas--choose "other destination" in the online scheduler below and ask about options for your location.
What's the difference in styles?
is a mini session right for me?
Where are you located?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
Booking
what's the difference in styles?
Is a mini session right for me?
For the past 10 years I have created a business homebase in both Minneapolis and Rochester. I operate out of both the twin cities and the surrounding Rochester area. Sessions within 30 miles of either city do not have travel fees. I am available to travel to destinations outside of these areas--choose "other destination" in the online scheduler below and ask about options for your location.
where are you located?
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mini sessions are shortened and simplified versions of classic sessions. These are scheduled back-to-back at a pre-determined outdoor location, on one weekend sunset timeframe. They're a great option for families who simply want a few updated pics. There's still plenty of time for variety and different combinations within that shortened timeframe.
what's the difference in styles?
Is a mini session right for me?
where are you located?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
what's the difference in styles?
Mini sessions are shortened and simplified versions of classic sessions. These are scheduled back-to-back at a pre-determined outdoor location, on one weekend sunset timeframe. They're the best option for families who simply want a few updated pics. We'll add in as much variety and combinations within 20 minutes as possible.
is a mini session right for me?
where are you located?
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BOOKING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IF WE NEED TO RESCHEDULE?
WHAT IS YOUR AVAILABILITY?
HOW DO I BOOK A SESSION?
The main differences between the photography styles are in the focus and setting. Classic sessions are outdoor in beautiful light and scenery where your family is guided into casual portraits. Adventure sessions are centered in a family activity to keep the focus on fun and movement, and less on posing. Lifestyle sessions are in-home and documentary-focused. Every session will include a couple traditional pics.
What's the difference in styles?
Is a mini session right for me?
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
what's the difference in styles?
is a mini session right for me?
where are you located?
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BOOKING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It's like our game plan for the photoshoot day. You let me know your preferences (a questionnaire is available for those who don't have a specific vision in mind) and based on a combination of your ideas and mine we'll narrow down a good date, location, and vibe that fits your chosen photography style and shoot timeframe. The setting for portraits is meant to always complement and enhance your family's personal style to help create quality portraits.
IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED?
How can i use the images?
WHAT IS A SESSION PLAN?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED?
HOW can i use the images?
It's like our game plan for the photoshoot day. You let me know your preferences (a questionnaire is available for those who don't have a specific vision in mind) and based on a combination of your ideas and mine we'll narrow down a good date, location, and vibe that fits your chosen photography style and shoot timeframe. The setting for portraits is meant to always complement and enhance your family's personal style to help create quality portraits.
what is a Session Plan?
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Session plan
Booking
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In simple terms, the personal image use license included in every session allows you to use the images on your social media, on personal websites, and to share those images with friends and family for their own personal use. The included rights to print allow you to make prints, cards, albums and more from your family images. Copyright credit is appreciated, but not required.
IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED?
HOW CAN I USE THE IMAGES?
WHAT IS A SESSION PLAN?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
is a deposit required?
how can i use the images?
In simple terms, the personal image use license included in every session allows you to use the images on your social media, on personal websites, and to share those images with friends and family for their own personal use. Copyright credit is appreciated, but not required.
What is a session plan?
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Session plan
BOOKING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, a deposit is not required. If you accept our session plan, then the entire booking process consists of signature of the contract and finalizing the shoot date and time. Payment can be made on the day of the session, or I will send an invoice after the photoshoot is finished. Images will not be edited until the invoice is completed.
IS A DEPOSIT REQUIRED?
HOW CAN I USE THE IMAGES?
WHAT IS A SESSION PLAN?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
is a deposit required?
how can i use the images?
No, a deposit is not required. If you accept the session plan, the booking consists of signature of the contract and usually finalizing the shoot date and time. Payment for the session can be made on the day of the session; or I will send an invoice after the photoshoot. Images will not be edited until the invoice is completed.
What is a session plan?
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Session plan
BOOKING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you're unsure of how to prepare for your family session, or you'd like some recommendations on clothing coordination or activities, I'm happy to share some a family session prep guide with you, or simply talk through some inspiration. If we're photographing you in your space, try to have things tidy and any unnecessary items put away. I will help stage that area with you if needed. Also, it's never a bad idea to prepare for the possibility that you all may have fun.
WHAT IF I need more time?
WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE?
HOW DO I PREPARE?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
what if i need more time?
What if i need to reschedule?
If you're unsure of how to prepare for your family session, or you'd like some recommendations on clothing coordination or activities, I'm happy to share some a family session prep guide with you, or simply talk through some inspiration. If we're photographing you in your space, try to have things tidy and any unnecessary items put away. I will help stage that area with you if needed. Also, it's never a bad idea to prepare for the possibility that you all may have fun.
how do i prepare?
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Photoshoot Day
Session plan
BOOKING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If we will be working outdoors, we should expect a level of unpredictability. If it looks as though we have a high chance of poor weather, I will be in contact with you 2-4 hours before our scheduled session to talk about rescheduling. I'll take care of the decision-making for weather reschedules. For all non-weather reasons, we can reschedule our session before 48 hours of the photoshoot day. For all non-emergent rescheduling reasons within 48 hours, a rescheduling fee applies.
What if i need more time?
WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE?
HOW DO I PREPARE?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
what if i need more time?
What if i need to reschedule?
If we will be working outdoors, we should expect a level of unpredictability. If it looks as though we have a high chance of poor weather, I will be in contact with you 2-4 hours before our scheduled session to talk about rescheduling. I'll take care of the decision-making for weather reschedules. For all non-weather reasons, we can reschedule our session before 48 hours of the photoshoot day. For all non-emergent rescheduling reasons within 48 hours, a rescheduling fee applies.
how do i prepare?
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Photoshoot Day
Session plan
BOoKING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
40 minutes is ideal for the average family, with just enough time for a variety of images but not too much time to lose attention spans. If you're interested in a more relaxed pace to allow genuine moments, or if you think your family may need extra time to settle in, we can plan for 60 or 80 minutes. If the schedule allows, we can add extra time.
WHAT IF I need more time?
WHAT IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE?
HOW DO I PREPARE?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Gallery
what if i need more time?
What if i need to reschedule?
40 minutes is ideal for the average family, with just enough time for a variety of images but not too much time to lose attention spans. If you're interested in a more relaxed pace to allow genuine moments, or if you think your family may need extra time to settle in, we can plan for 60 or 80 minutes. If the schedule allows, we can add extra time.
how do i prepare?
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Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The fully-edited images will be uploaded to an online gallery for easy-peasey access. Through the gallery link you can download all the images, share the gallery, order prints and products in the Shop, and customize your gallery by hiding images, favoriting images, or creating an image list to submit to me if you need any tweaks. 5 years of image hosting is included in all collections, meaning the gallery will remain online for that time.
CAN I order prints?
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE THE GALLERY?
How will images be delivered?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
can i order prints?
when will i receive the gallery?
The fully-edited images will be uploaded to an online gallery for easy-peasey access. Through the gallery link you can download all the images, share the gallery, order prints and products in the Shop, and customize your gallery by hiding images, favoriting images, or creating an image list to submit to me if you need any tweaks. 5 years of image hosting is included in all collections, meaning the gallery will remain online for that time.
how will images be delivered?
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Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The turn-around-time varies based on the time of year. Usually, final edited images are provided within 4 weeks of the shoot date. You will receive a sneak peek gallery within 48 hours of the session. I shoot on a combination of film and digital cameras, and it takes a minimum of 2 weeks for film to be processed and scanned in a lab. I then match the film to the digital for a consistent edit throughout the gallery. Rush editing is an available option.
CAN I order prints?
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE THE GALLERY?
How will images be delivered?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
can i order prints?
when will i receive the gallery?
The turn-around-time varies based on the time of year. Usually, final edited images are provided within 4 weeks of the shoot date. You will receive a sneak peek gallery within 48 hours of the session. I shoot on a combination of film and digital cameras, and it takes a minimum of 2 weeks for film to be processed and scanned in a lab. I then match the film to the digital for a consistent edit throughout the gallery. Rush editing is an available option.
how will images be delivered?
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Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! I recommend using the products offered in the Shop of your gallery, where there's a collection of prints, cards, albums and more from professional printers. Items in the Shop are available without cost markups, meaning I make no profit on your order. The Shop is simply available to give you access to professional-quality products to match your images. If you have a printer you love, you're welcome to print with any vendor as Rights to Print are included with your session.
CAN I order prints?
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE THE GALLERY?
How will images be delivered?
Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
can i order prints?
when will i receive the gallery?
Yes! I recommend using the products offered in the Shop of your gallery, where there's a collection of prints, cards, and albums from professional printers. Items in the Shop are available without cost markups, meaning I make no profit on your order. The Shop is simply available to give you access to professional-quality products to match your images. If you have a printer you love, you're welcome to print with any vendor as Rights to Print are included with your session.
how will images be delivered?
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Gallery
Photoshoot Day
Session plan
booking
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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