If you’re anything like me, your phone is packed with random snapshots of your kids—messy faces, giggles, blurry chaos, and all the love. And while those everyday moments are priceless, there’s something really special about pressing pause and capturing your family on purpose. That’s why I’m a big believer in booking annual family photos—even when life feels wild, messy, and busy (because let’s be honest, when doesn’t it?).
As a family photographer based in the Capital Region, I’ve worked with so many amazing families in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Troy, and beyond—and I can promise you this: the families who come back every year? Their galleries tell the most beautiful stories.
Your Kids Are Changing Faster Than You Realize
One minute they’re snuggled on your chest, and the next they’re chasing butterflies or heading to kindergarten. A once-a-year session is a way to document those little shifts—the gap-toothed smiles, the baby curls, the way they light up when they look at you.
And when you flip back through your yearly galleries, you’ll get a full picture of your family growing together. It’s magic, and it’s worth it.
These Photos Aren’t Just for You
Right now, it might feel like these photos are for Instagram, or to hang on the walls (and hey, that’s important too!). But someday, these images will be what your kids show their kids. These are the memories they’ll keep forever. And when they look back, I want them to see a childhood filled with love, joy, and connection.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect
I say this all the time: your session doesn’t have to be styled or scripted to be beautiful. You don’t need matching outfits or a Pinterest board. Just come as you are—messy, silly, wild, sweet—and let me do the rest. I’ll guide you through prompts and play that bring out those real smiles and snuggles.
The best photos are the ones that feel like you.
Booking Is Easier Than You Think
I offer flexible scheduling, quick turnaround times, and multiple package options—because I get it. You’re juggling a lot, and I want this to be simple. We’ll find a beautiful location in the Capital Region (Albany? Clifton Park? A hidden field in Saratoga?) and make some magic.
You’ll get all the images from your session in a digital gallery to keep, share, and print however you’d like. No extra fees. No hidden charges. Just gorgeous photos of the people you love most.
Let’s Make It a Tradition
Whether this is your first family session or your fifth, it’s never too late to start documenting your story. One day, these photos will be the most valuable thing you own.
Let’s capture your now, so you can remember it always.
xo,
Dana
