THE FAMILY EXPERIENCE

You’re Gonna Miss this <3

The little hands, belly laughs, big hugs, and even bigger personalities that make your family yours won’t stay exactly like this forever.

Family photographs give you a way to hold onto this season as it really was: a little imperfect, a lot beautiful, and completely your own.

St. Louis, Missouri & beyond

THE HEART BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE

The Photographs You’ll Want, and the Ones You Didn’t Know You Needed.

Of course we’ll get the photograph where everyone is looking at the camera. The one you’ll frame, send to the grandparents, and put on the Christmas card.

But I want to give you more than that.

I want to photograph the way your toddler reaches for your hand, the way your kids make each other laugh, the bear hugs, the missing teeth, the wild personalities, and all the little interactions you barely notice because they’re simply part of everyday life.

The goal is a gallery filled with beautiful portraits and photographs that actually feel like your family.

WE’LL PLAN IT TOGETHER

Your Family Doesn’t Look Like Anyone Else’s. Your Session Shouldn’t Either.

For Full Family Experiences, we’ll do a little planning before I ever pick up my camera.

I want to learn about your family, your children’s personalities, the things you love doing together, and the places that already feel like home.

Maybe that means an evening at your favorite playground, throwing a baseball around the field, dancing in the studio, baking together in your kitchen, exploring somewhere you love, or simply spending time together at home.

We’ll use those details to create a session that feels familiar, personal, and unmistakably yours.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your Kids Don’t Need to “Behave” for Me.

You don’t need to spend your session begging everyone to smile, telling your toddler to sit still, or worrying that your kids aren’t cooperating enough.

Children are allowed to be children here.

We’ll play, move, explore, take breaks when we need them, and give little personalities room to come through. I’ll guide you when you need direction and step back when something real is unfolding in front of me.

And yes, we’ll still get the photograph where everyone is looking at the camera.

Some of my favorite images usually happen in everything that comes after.

UPCOMING MINI SESSIONS:

11/01/2026 Forest Park FALL Mini Sessions - BOOK HERE

10/25/2026 Saint Charles FALL Mini Sessions - BOOK HERE

11/28/2026 Christmas Mini Sessions - BOOK HERE

MAKE IT YOURS

What Does Your Family Love Doing Together?

Your family photographs don’t have to happen standing in a field simply because that’s what family photographs are “supposed” to look like.

At Home
Saturday morning pancakes, reading on the couch, playing in the kids’ rooms, baking cookies, backyard adventures, or simply spending an evening together.

Out Exploring
Your favorite playground, park, creek, neighborhood, ice cream shop, hiking trail, or somewhere your children already love.

The Things That Are Yours
Baseball fields, dance studios, family farms, boats, hobbies, traditions, pets, or a place that has become part of your family’s story.

Sometimes the most meaningful setting isn’t the prettiest location in St. Louis.

It’s the place your children will remember.

CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY EXPERIENCE

A Session for the Season You’re In

Whether you simply need an updated family portrait or want to document the beautiful, ordinary rhythms of life together, there’s an experience designed for this season of your family.

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I'M READY TO BOOK

A little time is sometimes all we need.
Mini Sessions are perfect for smaller families who want updated portraits, seasonal photographs, or beautiful images for Christmas cards without committing to a full session. These limited sessions are offered only a few times throughout the year during select Spring, Summer, and Fall dates.
With 15 minutes together, we’ll focus on creating a beautiful variety of family portraits while keeping the experience quick and easy, especially for little ones with short attention spans.
Your Mini Session Includes:
- 15-minute photography session
- 10+ fully edited, high-resolution images
- Online gallery with high-resolution downloads
- Personal print release
- Access to the Jewels Photo Co. print store
- Select dates and locations throughout the year
Investment: $295
For the Families Who Want to Remember More Than What Everyone Looked Like.
Full Family Sessions are built around your family rather than a predetermined location or setup.
Before your session, we’ll plan an experience that feels familiar to the people you love most.
Maybe that means photographing Saturday morning at home, running around your favorite playground, throwing a baseball on the field, dancing in the studio, baking together in the kitchen, or heading somewhere your family has made memories for years.
We’ll still create the beautifully directed family portraits you’ll want hanging on your walls, but we’ll leave plenty of room for the movement, relationships, personalities, and little interactions that tell the bigger story of who your family is right now.
Full Family Sessions can be booked throughout the year as my availability allows.
Your Full Family Experience Includes:
- A personalized session planned around your family
- Location and activity planning
- A complete gallery of all final edited images
- Private online gallery with high-resolution downloads
- Personal print release
- Access to the Jewels Photo Co. print store
- Year-round booking based on availability
Investment: $350
Because the Whole Family Doesn’t Get Together Nearly Often Enough.
Extended Family Sessions are designed for multiple households coming together for one session, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, gathering while family is in town, or simply realizing it’s been far too long since everyone was in the same photograph.
We’ll create the large extended family portrait everyone came for, but we won’t stop there. Each individual household will also have time for family portraits of their own, along with a thoughtfully selected variety of smaller groupings that capture the relationships within your family.
Your Extended Family Session Includes:
- Full extended family portraits
- Individual portraits of each household
- A variety of smaller family groupings
- A complete gallery of all final edited images
- Private online gallery with high-resolution downloads
- Personal print release
- Access to the Jewels Photo Co. print store
- Year-round booking based on availability
Investment begins at $500 for up to three individual family units.
Additional family units may be added for $100 each, allowing enough time to thoughtfully photograph everyone without rushing through the experience.

FOR THE PARENTS

One Day, the Ordinary Parts Will Be the Parts You Miss.

Right now, these things probably don’t feel particularly remarkable.

The toys everywhere. The little shoes by the door. Someone asking to be carried. The way your child fits against your chest. The sibling arguments followed five minutes later by uncontrollable laughter.

But childhood changes quietly.

Family photographs give you something tangible from a season that otherwise has a way of slipping by while you’re busy living it.

That’s why I want to photograph more than what your family looks like.

I want you to remember what being together felt like.

Mom Raves:

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We had family photos done by Julia and I am so glad we did. She was friendly, professional, quick to send over our photos, and an OUTSTANDING photographer. We have a big bunch, and she did not disappoint. She will now and forever be our go to photographer! <3" -Makaleigh S.
"Julia did our family photos and we could not have had a better experience. From the initial communication to the day of everything was so smooth and easy. Julia is the sweetest soul who goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and give direction when necessary to make for the best photos. She is not only incredibly kind and professional but extremely talented and passionate in her craft. I couldn’t be happier that we crossed paths and already look forward to booking our next session with her. Her bold and intimate style is so beautiful and her personality just makes for an overall 10/10 experience. Thank you Julia for capturing these special moments — HIGHLY recommend! ❤️" - Samantha C.
"Julia was amazing to work with! She worked us into her schedule on a weekend so that I could get beautiful pictures with my baby while she's still little! My husband and I typically feel awkward taking pictures, but Julia gave us a lot of direction and made us feel so comfortable. We were laughing throughout the session which I think showed up in the final photos! Julia was very patient despite our little girl being stubborn and skeptical of the camera. She kept us updated during the editing process, got us our pictures in a timely manner and went above and beyond in the number of beautiful photos she sent us! We will definitely work with Julia again in the future!" - Taylor C.
"Julia has taken family pictures and photos just of my kids multiple times. She is very professional. Moves quickly working with kids and is great with them. She came up with some creative ideas around Halloween for a photo shoot too that were a lot of fun! Definitely recommend!" -Ali R.
"Highly recommend. Julia has a beautiful eye for capturing the most beautiful pictures. She’s adventurous - didn’t even bat an eye about walking across a frozen lake in rural Idaho to capture some action shots of my daughter in the snow. She was also able to capture an intimate photo of me breastfeeding in the snow that I absolutely love. It’s a picture of my baby and I that I will cherish for my entire life but wouldn’t be too shy to share because Julia was able to capture the moment while maintaining the level of modesty that I personally was comfortable with. Julia is amazing, highly recommend. You’ll have fun and will have beautiful photographs!!" -Larina Y.
"She’s so kind, great with kids, and makes you feel very comfortable! Would definitely recommend to anyone!" -Megan D.
"🌟🌟🌟10/10🌟🌟🌟 Can’t recommend Julia enough!! She was so much fun to work with and came up with so many creative ideas and shots. We wanted some quality pictures to look back on with our newborn and they turned out even better than we could have imagined! She was easy to book with and quick on response time. She kept us updated on what to expect next throughout the entire process. We got our pictures back very quickly - which I really appreciate!! Can’t wait to book with her again!! 🩷" - Megan J.