Your session will be enjoyable and relaxed. I strive to capture beautiful and authentic images of your family while ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. When children are a part of the session, I create a playful atmosphere to help everyone feel comfortable.

I offer two main types of family photo sessions:

• Documentary Family Photo Sessions: Capture your family in natural, everyday moments, highlighting connections and interactions without posing or direction from me.

• Lifestyle Family Photo Sessions: Slightly more directed, these sessions focus on capturing genuine emotions and interactions with more guidance on posing and setting.

You can read more about these session types 👉HERE👈.

We’ll decide together on the best location, date, and time. I usually schedule outdoor photo sessions in the morning or late afternoon during the golden hours, when the light is magical. Sessions can occur at your home or at a location that holds meaning for you.

Once we’ve booked your session, I will send you a preparation guide with seasonal dressing suggestions, fabrics that photograph well, and tips on color theory. Remember, staying true to your style is essential for feeling comfortable and confident in front of the camera!

I encourage you to bring any meaningful personal items to your family. These can add a unique and personal touch to your family session.

Absolutely! Pets are part of the family, too, and including them in your photos can add a fun and unique element.

Yes, extended family can join the session! Please inform me in advance so we can plan accordingly, especially if your group has more than five people.

For a lifestyle photo session, please let me know if you have any specific shots or poses in mind. I’m here to ensure you get the photos you’ve envisioned. We can go over your preferences during our pre-session call.

Your home doesn’t have to be spotless. Please eliminate excess clutter to minimize distractions in the photos. Signs of daily life can add character and authenticity to your photographs.

I understand that kids can be unpredictable. My approach is patient and playful to help them feel at ease. I have plenty of tricks to engage them and capture their natural expressions.

Weather can be unpredictable, but don’t worry! We can reschedule if conditions aren’t ideal. Overcast days can still produce beautiful photos, so we’ll assess the situation together.

Life happens! If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know as soon as possible. We’ll work together to find another suitable date for your session.

Within two weeks of your session, you will receive your private, secure online photo gallery containing at least 80 high-resolution images. In your photo gallery, you can download your high-resolution digital photos, share images with friends and family, and easily order prints and products.

Yes, I offer both color and black-and-white versions of your images, giving you a variety of options when choosing your final photos.

Many of my clients choose to have photos taken each year to document their families' growth and changes. They also schedule sessions during significant milestones such as the newborn stage, preschool years, and graduation. Furthermore, family vacations and events, holidays, birthdays, and reunions provide perfect opportunities for a family photo session.

Yes! While digital photographs are convenient, there’s nothing like holding physical prints in your hands. I encourage all my clients to print their photos and offer a special deal: get 4x6 prints of all the images in your gallery for only $50.

Yes, I offer gift certificates that make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Contact me for more details about purchasing a gift certificate for a photo session.

To schedule a family session, please email me directly at jessica@jessicaleighphotos.com or click 👉HERE👈. You can also contact me by phone at 1 (917) 565-8780.