Why I Call Them ‘Signature Candids’
Welcome in. I’m so glad you’re here.
When I first started offering photo sessions, I knew I didn’t want to do them the way everyone else did. Perfect poses, forced smiles, matching outfits under perfect lighting—it just didn’t feel like real life. And it didn’t feel like me.
So I created something that did.
Signature Candids were born from my love of capturing real life as it happens. The in-between moments. The unplanned ones. The soft glances, the silly dances, the way your kid always climbs the same rock or how you reach for your partner’s hand without thinking. These sessions are about presence, not performance. About stories, not staging.
In this post, I’ll walk you through what Signature Candids are, what they feel like, what’s included, and most importantly—why they matter so much.
What Are Signature Candids?
Signature Candids are my favorite kind of session—relaxed, unscripted, and completely personal. They’re not about looking perfect. They’re about being.
These sessions are documentary in style, which means I’m not telling you how to pose or where to stand. I’m there to notice and preserve the way things actually are—the way your life really looks, and feels, right now.
They’re different from traditional portraits and even my shorter Quick Candid sessions. With Signature Candids, we take our time. We follow your rhythm. Whether that means hanging out at home in your cozy clothes, walking your favorite trail, or making pancakes with your kids on a slow Sunday morning—that’s what we capture. That’s what becomes the memory.
What These Sessions Feel Like
I want you to feel comfortable and completely yourself.
These sessions often feel like going for a walk with a friend—or inviting someone over who just gets it. There’s no pressure to smile or pose a certain way. We might chat for a bit, or fall into a quiet groove. Kids are welcome to be their full selves. Adults, too.
You’ll move, you’ll play, you’ll pause.
There might be music in the kitchen. Pine needles in your socks. A toddler in a superhero cape, just because.
There’s usually laughter. Sometimes stillness. The pace is gentle, the atmosphere is easy, and the goal is simple:
to capture the beautiful truth of right now.
A Glimpse Into a Session
Here’s what that can look like:
✨ A couple and their dog, wandering through the woods behind their house. We don’t follow a script—we follow the dog.
✨ A family in their kitchen on a weekend morning. A toddler helping by adding way too many blueberries to the pancake mix with music playing and flour in everyone’s hair.
✨ A front porch at golden hour. Two people rocking slowly in their chairs, wrapped in a quilt, cups of tea in hand. The dog snoozing at their feet.
These are the kinds of moments that unfold naturally—and that’s exactly what I want to photograph.
What’s Included in a Signature Candid Session
There are three Signature Candid packages to choose from, depending on how much time you’d like, how many images you want, and how big a story we’re telling together.
Each session includes professional editing, a relaxed documentary-style approach, and a mix of web-size and print-ready downloads.
📸 The Essentials — $300
Short and sweet—just enough to capture something meaningful.
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30-minute session at 1 location
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8 web-ready downloads
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3 print-ready downloads
Perfect for cozy afternoons, quick family hangs, or impromptu celebrations.
🌿 The Classic — $400
My most popular session. Time to breathe, move, and capture a fuller story.
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1-hour session at 2 nearby spots (within the same location)
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15 web-ready downloads
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5 print-ready downloads
Ideal for couples, families, or small groups who want a bit more space to explore.
🌞 The Premium — $600
Plenty of time, space, and flexibility to photograph everything.
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2-hour session across 2 locations
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25 web-ready downloads
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10 print-ready downloads
Perfect for milestone events, bigger stories, or just when you want it all.
✨ Want to customize?
You can add extra time and downloads, additional locations, advanced edits, or even a behind-the-scenes video.
Albums and canvas prints are also available!
Curious about getting the Premium session at half price? I offer a special rate for select sessions in exchange for a signed model release.
👉 Check out this page for more info!
Whether you choose short and simple or long and leisurely, all Signature Candid sessions are built around the same thing:
your real life, beautifully documented.
Why These Photos Matter
I know everyone says photos are important. But these? These are different.
Signature Candids aren’t just about how you look.
They’re about how it feels—in the moment, and years later when you look back.
These are the photos your kids will see one day and say,
“I remember that blanket,”
“That was our favorite park,”
or “Look how Mom laughed.”
They become albums, holiday gifts, gallery walls.
But more than that, they become pieces of your story you can hold in your hands.
And they only get more meaningful with time.
Your Life, Your Story
You don’t need to wait for a milestone.
You don’t need matching outfits.
You don’t need to lose ten pounds or clean the house or find the perfect location.
You just need to show up as you are.
That’s the magic of Signature Candids. And I’d be honored to photograph your story.
💌 Ready to start planning?
Whether you’re ready to book or just want to chat through ideas, I’d love to hear from you.
Reach out anytime—I’m here.
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