Celebrate the love your family shares with a timeless portrait session. My goal is to capture the connection, laughter, and warmth that make your family who you are. I’ll create portraits you’ll treasure for years to come. With a relaxed studio setting and gentle guidance throughout, the experience is easy, natural, and all about simply being together.
Yucaipa
Family Photographer
specializing in studio & outdoor family Sessions
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Featured family Galleries
Stewart family
Hammer FAMILY
WESTPHAL family
Beautiful & fun sessions that result in artwork on your walls
As a family that values simple time together, the Westphal family’s session centered on their everyday rhythm and closeness. Soft light and unfussy styling kept the focus on connection, creating photographs that feel calm, honest, and true to them.
A Family Chapter
Westphal
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A Studio Session with the family
Stewart
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The Stewart family spent a quiet hour in the studio, denim and white on a clean gray backdrop. Barefoot and seated knee to knee, they let the kids wander from lap to lap while easy smiles did the rest.
These photographs will live in their home as simple, lasting reminders of this season.
An Outdoor Family Moment
Hammer
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This sweet family of three brought so much warmth to their session. It was such a joy capturing the connection between this husband and wife, and of course their adorable pup who made every moment feel playful and full of personality. The love they share is effortless, and seeing it documented in a way they can enjoy every day made the session so special.
The Family Photography Process
1. Say Hello
Once you fill out the form below, we’ll hop on a quick phone call to get to know each other a bit better. This is where I learn more about your family, your vision for the session, and what matters most to you. I’ll walk you through how my process works, answer any questions you have, and help you decide if we’re a great fit. It’s relaxed, friendly, and designed to set you at ease from the very beginning.
Next, we’ll meet in person. You will get to see where the magic happens in my studio. During this consultation, we’ll plan the session together. We’ll go through my client closet and choose your outfits, talk about your families wardrobe options and how you’d love to display your images in your home. I’ll show you artwork samples, investment details, and help you start dreaming about what your finished pieces will look like.
2. The Consultation
3. The Session
Family sessions are a heartfelt celebration of the love and connection you share. We’ll begin with a few gently guided portraits before easing into more natural, candid moments that reflect your family just as you are. Whether you’re drawn to a light, minimal feel or something more playful and expressive, I’ll guide the flow while keeping things relaxed and easy. We’ll take our time, allowing space for laughter, movement, and those in-between moments that often mean the most. It’s a meaningful way to capture your family’s story in a way that feels genuine, timeless, and true to you.
4. The Ordering Appointment
About 1–2 weeks after your session, we’ll meet again for your ordering appointment. I’ll reveal your beautiful gallery and help you choose your favorite images. From there, I’ll guide you through selecting the perfect artwork for your home—whether it’s a custom album, a wall gallery, or gift prints for family. You won’t have to make a single decision alone; I’ll be right there to make it easy and enjoyable.
5. Bringing It All Home
Once your artwork is handcrafted and ready, I’ll let you know it’s time for pickup! This is one of my favorite moments—seeing you hold your memories in your hands, knowing they’ll be cherished for years to come. Everything will be beautifully packaged and ready to enjoy, with installation guidance or help available if needed. It’s the final step in the process, but the beginning of a lifetime of joy every time you pass your photos on the wall.
Portrait Investment Details
Your session fee begins at $195 and covers everything that goes into creating an experience worth remembering. Your planning consultation, your time in the studio, access to our full wardrobe and styling closet, and your in-person ordering appointment are all included.
The artwork and products you take home are chosen and invested in separately. Most families invest between $800 and $4,000 depending on how they want to preserve this season of life. We offer heirloom wall art, albums, and matted portraits, each paired with the matching digital files.
These are not images you'll forget about in a folder on your phone. They are pieces you'll walk past every day and feel something.
Lydia
Outdoor Family Session
"We have worked with Kaitlyn twice now, once for our newborn session and again for family photos when she was a little older, and both experiences were amazing. She is so calm, patient, and clearly knows exactly what she’s doing, especially with babies. Both sessions felt easy and never rushed, which made such a difference as new parents. The photos from both sessions are absolutely beautiful and capture our family so perfectly in each season. We are so thankful we found her and cannot imagine trusting anyone else with these moments."
Mckeithen Family
Outdoor Family session
"Kaitlyn made our family session so easy and enjoyable. She had a way of keeping us relaxed and capturing us just as we are. The photos feel so genuine and full of love. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. We’ll treasure these memories for years to come. From start to finish, she guided us with such care and thoughtfulness, which made the whole experience stress-free. Our little one was comfortable the entire time, and Kaitlyn worked her magic to capture the sweetest expressions. It truly felt like we were just spending time together as a family while she beautifully documented it all!"
Patella Family
Outdoor Family session
"Our family absolutely LOVED working with Kaitlyn. She has such a warm and easygoing personality that instantly made everyone feel comfortable, even the kids. She guided us through our outdoor session with patience and joy and she has such a gift for finding the perfect light and locations. Kaitlyn captured the little moments we didn’t even realize were happening and the photos turned out more beautiful than we ever imagined. We are so grateful for these memories and highly recommend her!!"
Watson Family
In Studio Family session
"We booked a family session with Kaitlyn in her studio and couldn’t be happier. She made the space feel warm and inviting, which helped the kids settle in right away. Kaitlyn had everything ready for us and guided us with little tips that made the session easy and fun. She found so many great ways to capture us together and made sure everyone felt comfortable the whole time. Thank you, Kaitlyn!"
FAqs as an inland empire Family Photographer
Q: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE OUR FAMILY SESSION?
A: Anytime that works best for your family. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply wanting to capture this season of life, I recommend choosing a time when everyone is well-rested and your schedule feels a little more relaxed.
Q: CAN GRANDPARENTS OR EXTENDED FAMILY JOIN IN?
A: Absolutely. I welcome extended family members to join. These sessions are a beautiful way to honor generational bonds and create portraits that truly celebrate your family legacy.
Q: WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT FOR A FAMILY SESSION?
A:Each session is custom and built around the artwork you want to create. I offer heirloom-quality products at a variety of price points, from matted prints to wall art and albums. This allows you to choose what fits your home and your story best.
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- Personalized guidance from start to finish
- Heirloom artwork made to live in your home
- An experience you will actually enjoy