The Family Experience
The Client Experience
Family Sessions
I’m here to offer families a truly personal photography experience that captures the real, heartfelt connections that make your story unique. From start to finish, I’m dedicated to making the entire process easy, enjoyable, and memorable.
Every detail matters to me, and I’m invested in making sure your session is not just a photo shoot, but an authentic experience that you’ll treasure forever.
The Booking Process
Personal Connection from the Start: After you send an inquiry, I’ll follow up with a few questions over email or offer to schedule a call. We’ll discuss your vision for the session, your family’s unique needs, preferred dates, and potential location ideas. This conversation helps me get to know you and your family’s personality, so by the time we meet, you’ll feel completely comfortable and excited for the experience ahead.
Getting the Details Just Right: We’ll select the ideal location, date, and time, and I’ll provide tailored guidance on wardrobe choices to complement your family and the setting. I’ll also send over a family prep guide to help you feel fully prepared and excited for every detail of your session.
Simple Setup: Once we finalize the details, you’ll receive an email with everything you need to confirm your date, including a non refundable retainer invoice, contract, and a short questionnaire to learn more about your family’s personalities and style.
Beofre & During the session
Stress-Free Support:
I’ll check in regularly to ensure you feel prepared. Unsure about outfits? Send me options, and I’ll help you choose! My goal is to keep you confident, relaxed, and excited as your session approaches.Family Prep Guide: I provide a helpful guide to ensure everyone feels prepared and comfortable.
Wardrobe Assistance: Need help choosing the perfect outfits? I’m happy to offer tips and advice.
Session Prep:
About a week before, I’ll send check-in emails about the weather and confirm the details. On the day of your session, just show up ready to have fun—I’ll make sure everyone enjoys themselves!If you have any special requests or family combinations you want photographed, just let me know. I’m here to cheer you on, ensuring everyone leaves with big smiles and great memories!
Your Image Delivery & Finishing Touches
Within 3 weeks of your session, you’ll receive a proofing gallery with watermarked images. From there, you can select the number of images included in your package, or choose to purchase additional images or the full album if you'd like.
Once you’ve chosen your favorites, simply let me know! Your selected images will be released for immediate download, and I’ll begin retouching—removing flyaway hairs, unwanted background elements, and making any other adjustments you may request. You can expect your final, beautifully polished images to be ready within 3 weeks.
Print & Album Options
I’d love to help you bring your memories to life beyond the screen! In addition to your digital files, I offer custom print and album services, including holiday cards, fine art prints, and personalized photo albums. Let’s make sure those beautiful images don’t stay hidden on your computer—let’s showcase them in your home and hold onto them for years to come.
After Your Session
Investment
Capturing your family’s unique story is a privilege, and I’m dedicated to creating beautiful images you’ll cherish for generations. Below are my investment packages; I’d be honored to help preserve these priceless memories for your family.
Full Sessions
Capture each stage of your family’s journey, from playful toddlers to grown teens, with a session that preserves memories for a lifetime.
Full family session packages start at $550.
Flexible Session Lengths – choose the perfect experience for your family
High-Resolution Edited Images – number of images varies by package
Family Prep Guide – tips on what to expect and wardrobe guidance
Mini Sessions
Mini sessions are quick, 15-minute photoshoots held on specific dates and at designated locations, perfect for capturing beautiful moments in a shorter time frame. Each session includes 5 fully edited images. Dates are announced first to my email list before going public.
The next mini session will take place on December 6 at Los Peñasquitos Ranch House, with a session fee of $250.
Get in touch
Kind words about Elizabeth
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Shannon P
“I hired Elizabeth to photograph my family holiday portraits and will never use another photographer again. I have two teenage boys who are not fans of this process from years of trying, this time was so much fun. She's incredibly engaging and the right balance of humor and encouragement. She's also keen on the importance of natural lighting and produced great quality shots. I then referred her to my clients for their wedding and they too loved her.”
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Deborah B
“Elizabeth is a professional and truly great at what she does. She is also incredibly sweet, super quick and easy to communicate with. I will be using her from here on out. She knew all the angles and told us where to stand for us non models who don’t know how to do any of that. Made it very easy on us, Thanks Elizabeth!”
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Erin B
“Liz is so fun to work with. She is able to capture our individual personalities so well and lets our kids run the show. So thankful for the beautiful images she has produced for our family. We highly recommend Elizabeth Ireland Photography”
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Lydia W
“Elizabeth has been taking photos for our family since we announced we were expecting, back in 2017. She has been amazing and she has been able to capture our growing little family, year after year. She is so kind and understanding (especially when I kids go rogue) and we are so thankful for the beautiful memories she has captured!”
Get to know me!
I like to say that when you work with me, you’re choosing a photographer for life.
I’ve had the privilege of photographing families over the years, watching them grow and capturing each new chapter. I believe photo sessions should be enjoyable and fun, and clients often leave with a boost of confidence, feeling like I was their personal cheerleader!
As a mom myself, I understand the time and effort it takes to plan the perfect family photos, and I love partnering with you to capture the beauty of the moment you're in.
