Adam shares a tender moment with his daughter, captured during the family's annual trip to Camp Richardson at Lake Tahoe. Documentary family portrait by Ruwan & Diana Photography.

Pricing & Process

What’s included in a fully guided, concierge-style portrait experience. From planning to creating heirloom artwork for your home.

A little girl in a red dress leads mom by the hand along the dock while dad coaxes her out over the water, caught mid-adventure at Camp Richardson, Lake Tahoe. Documentary family portrait by Ruwan & Diana Photography.

THE PROCESS

01. Consultation

We start with a conversation to learn about your family, your concerns, and what matters most to you.

02. Planning

We help with locations, wardrobe, and expectations so you feel prepared and confident.

03. The Session

The session is relaxed and flexible, focused on natural interaction rather than posing or performance.

04. Artwork Reveal & Design

You view your images and choose artwork with guidance, without pressure or rush.

05. Product Delivery & Installation

When your artwork is ready, we personally deliver it to your home and install your wall pieces so your images become finished artwork you can live with and enjoy every day.

Session fee and typical investment

A young boy in a white knit sweater pauses in the grass, suddenly realizing his hands are wet, caught in a moment of pure toddler discovery. Documentary family portrait by Ruwan & Diana Photography.

The session fee is $297.

This covers the planning, the session itself, and your artwork reveal and ordering appointment, the full arc from first conversation to finished pieces on your wall.

The Heirloom Experience is designed around your immediate family. If your session includes grandparents, siblings, or a larger group gathered for something worth documenting, that's The Extended Family Experience. Same philosophy, built for more people. Reach out and we'll talk through what that looks like.

Artwork is not included in the session fee. You'll see your images first, then make choices from there, so nothing gets decided before you know what you're working with.

Most families invest between $1,500 and $2,500 in artwork. What you spend depends entirely on what you choose during your reveal.

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FAQ

  • The session fee includes,

    • The initial consultation to understand your families values and traditions.

    • Planning support to find a location and any permits needed for that space.

    • A guided and relaxed session that allows you to relax and fully connect with your family.

    Location permits, where required, are arranged by us and billed at cost. We'll always confirm any permit fees with you during planning before anything is booked.

  • This experience is a good fit for families that,

    • Want help with planning and preparation.

    • Feel nervous about traditional posed sessions.

    • Value experience and meaning.

    • Want albums and wall art for their homes.

  • Artwork is an important part of the experience.

    We offer albums and wall art designed to live in your home and become part of your family’s everyday life. During your artwork reveal, we help you choose pieces that fit your space, your style, and what you want to remember from this season.

    You are never required to decide on artwork before seeing your images.

  • We all love sharing images with our friends and family via social media. That is why we include web ready versions of each image purchased.

    Because our focus is based on creating images and products that will last more than a flick or a scroll online, during the design process we spend the time creating those products for you. However, to give our clients additional value, each of the images they choose for their products will be also edited and formatted for easy sharing online.

Christy leans in for a kiss while holding an ice cream cone, with Ian smiling beside her, exploring Del Mar together as they begin building their life's traditions. Documentary portrait by Ruwan & Diana Photography.
One of Sara's boys tears around the cabin floor on his toy train while his parents catch up in the background, a regular scene from the family's Tahoe getaway from their Solana Beach home. Documentary family portrait by Ruwan & Diana Photography.

READY FOR SOME MAGIC?

This is the start of something special

We’re a great match if the experience matters as much as the photographs themselves. If you value time together, meaningful moments, and artwork that reflects your family’s story, we’d love to hear from you, whether you’re just curious or ready to start planning.

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