Family photography rooted in real connection
Whether we’re outside chasing the golden light or in your home documenting your everyday routine, your family session is about so much more than photos.
It’s about belonging, laughter, tiny gestures, honest moments, and the love you show without even realizing it. My job is to help you feel comfortable enough to just be yourselves.
The result?
Images that feel warm, natural, and deeply true to you. here are some tips for loving your family photos. And if you're not sure how to feel natural in photos, these tips will help you feel confident in your family photos. No posing skills required ;)
It's about so much more than photos...
Photos that feel like your real life
expect a mix of:
- natural interactions
- playful prompts
- gentle posing
- candid storytelling
- space for the real moments to unfold
Your gallery will feel like you. Here are some examples of how to relax during your family photo session.
Honest, playful, connected images of the people you love most.
Outdoor family sessions
For families who want to play, explore, and soak in that beautiful golden light. Outdoor sessions are full of movement. Perfect for kids with big energy, parents who love natural settings, and families who want images that feel light, airy, and alive.
outdoor sessions - starting at $595 CAD + gst
What your outdoor session includes:
- Up to 60 minutes of photography with me. Just enough time to settle in, play, laugh, wander, and capture honest connection.
- Guided, child-led flow. We move with your kids, your mood, and the moment.
- Makeup application option (I've been a makeup artist for 20 years!)
- Pre-session consultation
- Wardrobe consult
- All of the best high resolution digital images delivered in an online gallery (usually around 40)
- Option to purchase a handcrafted heirloom album
- Location guidance. I’ll help you choose the perfect spot in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley.
~90 minutes | ~60 high resolution digital portraits
For families who want to capture the real day-to-day moments. The ones your children will remember most. These sessions are cozy, intimate, emotional, and wonderfully authentic.
They’re slow-paced, child-led, and centred around a meaningful activity you choose together. Baking, reading, painting, building, snuggling, playing, gardening… anything that feels like home to you.
What your in-home session includes:
- Up to 90 minutes of photography with me. Plenty of time for natural transitions, breaks, snuggles, feeding, quiet moments, and storytelling.
- A planned family activity. We choose something meaningful and fun. Your children will remember this forever.
- A documentary approach. Less posing, more real life and lots of heart.
- Makeup application option (I've been a makeup artist for 20 years!)
- Pre-session consultation and wardrobe consult
- All of the best high resolution digital images delivered in an online gallery (usually around 60)
- Option to purchase a handcrafted heirloom album
in-home sessions - starting at $695 CAD + gst
In-home storytelling sessions
Studio family sessions
Studio sessions are perfect for families who want something a little more classic and polished, while still keeping things relaxed and genuinely “you.” My studio setup is fully mobile, which means I bring everything to you, lighting, backdrop, and all the essentials, so your family can stay comfortable in your own space.
These sessions are calm, guided, and ideal for parents who love a clean, minimal look with natural expressions. Whether you want heirloom portraits for your walls or an updated family photo for grandparents, this session gives you beautiful, consistent results.
STUDIO sessions - starting at $595 CAD + gst
What your studio session includes:
- Up to 60 minutes of photography with me.
- Makeup application option (I've been a makeup artist for 20 years!)
- Pre-session consultation
- Wardrobe consult
- All of the best high resolution digital images delivered in an online gallery (usually around 40)
- Option to purchase a handcrafted heirloom album
Why Work With Me
why meliza?
Authentic Storytelling
01.
I focus on capturing real emotions and genuine moments, so your images feel natural and true to you. If confidence is the part you worry about the most, this post will help.
Relaxed Experience
02.
I create a comfortable atmosphere where you can simply be yourself.
Timeless Style
03.
My editing and approach are designed to be classic and lasting, so your photos never feel dated. I aim for a natural, light and airy aesthetic.
Personal Connection
04.
I take time to understand your story, vision, and needs, ensuring your photographs reflect what matters most to you.
Soft, neutral tones always photograph beautifully. Think creams, tans, foggy blues, soft greens, and gentle earth tones.
Once you book, I’ll send a complete styling guide (with examples!) so choosing outfits feels easy and stress-free.
My goal is to make you feel comfortable, confident, and fully yourselves.
Not at all. Truly. Most children I photograph have big personalities, lots of energy, and minds of their own and that’s perfect. I let kids lead the session with play, movement, curiosity, and connection. Some of the best photos happen in the chaos!
Outdoor sessions are wonderful for movement, sunlight, and playful energy. In-home storytelling sessions are slower, cozier, and centred around an activity your family loves (like baking, painting, or playing). Both are meaningful in different ways. It depends on what feels most like your family. If you’re unsure, I can help you decide!
We’ll keep an eye on the weather together. Soft overcast skies are actually beautiful for family photos. If it’s pouring or too windy, we can reschedule or switch to an in-home session. Your experience matters and I’m flexible :)
Please don’t stress about tidying, truly. Leave the dishes in the sink, we won't photograph them anyway. I only need a window with good natural light and I can move things as needed. Your home doesn’t need to be perfect… it just needs to be lived in.
I’ll send a simple prep guide before the session so everything feels easy.
Outdoor & Studio sessions: 45–60 minutes
In-home storytelling sessions: around 90 minutes
This gives us enough time for natural interactions, breaks, play, connection, and meaningful storytelling without feeling rushed.
Outdoor and studio sessions include ~40 edited images
In-home storytelling sessions include ~60 edited images
All images are hand-edited in my warm, soft, natural style. Full of emotion, connection, and real-life beauty.
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