Okay. Be honest with me for a second. When was the last time you were in the photo?

Not just your kids. Not just their messy pancake faces or the dog mid-zoomies in the backyard. I’m talking about you — with them. Snuggling your toddler. Laughing at your partner. Holding the baby like you’ll never let go.

Most of the moms I work with say the same thing:

“I have thousands of photos of my kids…
and almost none with me in them.”

And I get it. You’re the one capturing everything on your iPhone. The milestones. The chaos. The sweet stuff.
But it’s time you exist in those memories too.

I See You, Mama.

You’re up early, packing lunches one-handed while bouncing the baby on your hip. You’re sneaking in a Target run between pickup and soccer. You’re working part-time and momming full-time. You’re doing all the things — and doing them well — but it still feels like time is sprinting past you.

And in the middle of it all, you think:

“I want to remember this.
The way my daughter’s hand fits in mine.
How my baby melts into my chest at naptime.
The way our family just is right now.”

You want a moment to slow it all down.
To feel seen. To finally be in the frame.

I Know This Season Because I’m In It Too.

I became a mom last year.

And now that I’m in it — really in it — I get it in a whole new way.
The way days feel long but years fly.
The way one minute you’re holding your newborn and the next they’re grabbing snacks out of the pantry like a teenager.
The way you keep telling yourself,

“I’ll book a session when things calm down…”
…and somehow they never do.

That’s why I don’t just take photos. I hold space for you to show up exactly as you are — no Pinterest-perfect needed.

Let’s Ditch the Pressure

If you’re worried your toddler won’t sit still, your baby will cry, or the outfits won’t match — good news: I’m not here for perfection.

What I am here for:

• Real moments over rigid posing

• Soft light and a calm vibe (yes, even with wild kiddos)

• Gentle direction so you feel confident and relaxed

• A process that feels easy, not like one more thing on your plate

Whether you book a short-and-sweet 30-minute session or a full 70-minute experience, we’re going to create images that actually feel like you.

Studio or Location — You Choose Your Comfort Zone for Your Family Portraits

Here’s what you can book for 2025:

🌿 Studio Session – $585

30 minutes | My cozy Bayview studio
Think: peaceful, plant-filled, easy. Great for babies, young kids, or if you just want a calm, snuggly vibe. Dogs? Always welcome.
Includes: Style guidance, edited high-res images, full print/download rights.

🌳 Location Session – $600

30 minutes | Anywhere you feel like your family
Your backyard, the Riverwalk, or that park where your kids insist on playing every weekend.
Includes: Location help, outfit planning, edited images, print/download rights.

🌅 Full Session – $685

70 minutes | Studio or location
More time to play, explore, laugh, reset, change outfits, include the pup, or visit two spots.
Includes: Everything above, just with room to breathe.

You Deserve to Be Remembered Like This

Not hidden behind the camera.
Not cropped out of phone pics.
Not only remembered by what you did, but by how you loved.

This isn’t about photos for Instagram.
This is about legacy.
It’s about giving your kids the kind of images they’ll reach for when they want to remember what childhood felt like.

And if you’re still thinking,

“I’m not ready…”
I’ll tell you the truth:
The best photos I’ve ever taken were never of perfect hair, perfect clothes, or perfect kids.

They were of love. In all its messy, wild, beautiful forms.

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Ready to be in the frame this year?

I only book a few families a month — so you never feel like a number.

Just a mom, showing up for the season you’re in. Let’s document it the way it deserves! Ready to get on the calendar?

Click here to contact me and book your 2025 Family Session. Or just send me a message if you’d like help deciding which session is best for you.

I can’t wait to photograph your crew,
-Ren Lenhof