Some sessions feel extra special, and this was definitely one of them. This family moved out of state, and contacted me to do some updated family photos for them while they were in state for a visit. I used to do photos of their little guy when they lived here, so it was super fun to see them again, and see how much has changed.

We wanted some photos with a mountain backdrop, so Hatcher Pass was up at the top of our list for a session location. The cooler temperatures in the higher elevation can mean that fall comes just slightly earlier up there, so we managed to catch some gorgeous yellow and red colors as well as the mountains.

Little man had just as much energy as I remember, and we spent a large portion of our session just trying to keep him out of the small creek that runs through the area. We managed to succeed until the end, when we decided to embrace the water and we put some Xtratufs on him and let him go for it.

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Interested in a mini session? Yay! Here you will find a list of the backdrops that I can provide for mini sessions.

I’ve been photographing this family for a few years now, and I love every session together. I love when families come back to me again and again, because it builds so much trust and the sessions are always so relaxed – this family knows my process, and knows I’m just looking for authentic moments, not picture perfect posed moments (although we do try to sprinkle those in there).

We met at an open field in Eagle River, and the sun definitely made us work to find some sweet spots that included both mountains, but not sun directly in our eyes. With a few breaks in the clouds, we were able to grab some shots with the Eagle River mountains, as well as some gorgeous glowy sunny photos behind us. Over the years, I’ve found that creating beautiful family photographs is less about the background, and more about capturing the connections between your family members. In saying that, it’s hard to find a spot in Alaska that isn’t beautiful. 😉

We wandered, we explored, we got a little silly. Whether it was chasing each other through the grass, snuggling up for a quiet moment, or sharing a tickle-fueled laugh, every moment was full of love and connection. Family sessions don’t need to be stiff or overly posed—in fact, the best ones never are. It’s the little in-between moments that matter most: a hand reaching out, a toddler and his older brother running wild with joy, a parent catching eyes with their kid and smiling like no one else is around.

This session was a reminder that the real magic is in showing up just as you are. And when you do? That’s when we create something beautiful together. If you’re dreaming of relaxed, joy-filled family photos, let’s make it happen. I’d love to tell your story—messy hair, goofy grins, and all.

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Summer is coming to an end, and we are fully in our rainy fall season! I loved looking back at this family session’s photos taken while we were in peak summer. We took these in Hatcher Pass, and in true Hatcher Pass fashion, the weather was unpredictable and we had to hike to a new location. This family was ready for an adventure, and their 3 boys were so much fun!

Happy fall to everyone!

One of my very favorite sessions. Instead of doing a 1 year cake smash for baby’s first birthday, we opted for an in studio family session with some portraits of little man as well. We had so much fun, and I’m in love with the results.

Love these results? It is available as a family session, just let me know you would like your session in studio instead of outdoor!