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I love this dang thing but sometimes the thought of family photos can make people want to run. I don’t want that to be your experience. Let’s have fun together and give your family a chance to laugh and breathe and maybe we can sneak in some couples photos as well. And yeah…there’s a high chance we’ll get messy.

Low-stress family photos found here

Small feral children? I have two. Tiny humans with big feelings are always welcome and we run the session based on their energy. I find that often times We go at their pace and sometimes that means we’re picking up sticks and creating a rock collection on our way to find the perfect light.

Let’s Do This
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A close-up of two people covered in sand, embracing on a dark beach. One person has floral tattoos on their arm and wears multiple bracelets. Both have short hair and are intimately positioned face-to-face. El Paso, TX family photographer
A couple embraces and kisses in a grassy field with mountains in the background, and two women dancing in the distance. El Paso, TX family photographer
A couple embracing in a desert landscape with mountains and sky in the background. El Paso, TX family photographer Museum of archeology
A family of five walking through a grassy field with hills in the background during daytime. El Paso, TX family photographer
Four people sitting on two park benches in front of a green leafy background. The group includes two young boys, a teenage boy, and an adult man. El Paso, TX Rose Garden

What People Are Saying

‘Sarah was such a wonderful photographer in so many ways - did an amazing job capturing candid moments, being patient with 3 young kiddos and making sure we got every shot we wanted. My daughter was holding her hand and planning her future career by the end of the session. I would not hesitate to work with Sarah again. Thank you for capturing our every day Italy moments and giving us amazing memories to look back on.’

— Emily

‘Words cannot express just how much I LOVE Sarah's work! I found her when I was first searching for a maternity photographer, and we used her for maternity, newborn, and now just recently our baby's cake smash photos. At each session, Sarah is so fun to work with, and she really takes her time to get a TON of photos. For the newborn session, she built in time to the session for our baby to have breaks, whether for feeding, diaper changes, whatever he may need. She also made sure I was comfortable, knowing I was still recovering from the birth itself. She doesn't rush, and you can tell just how much she enjoys what she does as she tries to get smiles from everyone. She is a 12/10 in my book, and I would use her again in a heartbeat!’

— Jennifer

‘My husband and I are in love with these photos! We were unable to get professional newborn photos done when our son was born, and we really wanted to get photos done to mark his 1st birthday! When I opened the gallery, tears filled my eyes as I was overwhelmed with how beautiful these photos are! We highly recommend Sarah! Her portfolio is amazing!’

— Patricia

Mother hugging child in playroom with large white shelves, toys, and 'PLAY' letters on the wall above. Cozy and organized space with wooden toddler chair and table.
A happy family of four, including a mother, father, and two children, posing and smiling in a hallway with white walls and wood flooring.
Two children hugging on a wooden rocking chair in a cozy room with a bookshelf full of books, near a large window.

What do you do when you don’t want to take photos outside?

Do Family photos IN your home!!!

Reach out here for family photos like this!

This is a great option for kiddos who are slow to warm up (this little girl here took close to an hour to open up), kiddos who feel more comfortable in their own home, if you’re at that stage my husband calls the black hole of parenthood where you’re just juggling naps and feedings and meltdowns with a sprinkle of toddler and having someone come to you sounds WAY less stressful, OR if the weather is miserable and you don’t want to deal with the risk of reschedules.

Half Day In the Life Blog
A close-up of a couple in an intimate moment, about to kiss, with one person's hand gently touching the other's face. Museum of Archeology El Paso, TX
A young boy wearing glasses and a plaid shirt holding a brown curly-haired puppy outdoors with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background. Museum of Archeology El Paso, TX
A woman and a girl share a warm hug outdoors, with the woman kissing the girl's forehead and both smiling peacefully.
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Family Films

Still photography is amazing. Its classic. It captures a singular moment in time.

For true depth of storytelling, there’s family films.

Our babies, they’re growing at warp speed and if you’re anything like me somedays you wake up and wonder how the heck you got here. Video captures the beauty of movement, the toddles of toddlerhood, unabashed giggles and growing speech. Videography captures the world around you in a way that still photos cannot grasp at.

Queer LOVE Family Film

Cake Smash Family Film