Family Photography
From the early days of new love to the ever-evolving journey of parenthood, I’m here to help you capture the heart of your family’s story. Whether you’re cuddling a newborn, chasing little ones, celebrating with grown children, or gathering multiple generations together, I photograph these moments with care and creativity. My sessions are relaxed, playful, and centered around connection—designed to put everyone at ease and let real moments unfold. With years of experience and a deep love for storytelling, I aim to preserve the joy, personality, and love that make your family beautifully and uniquely yours.
Liz Wade • Portland Family Photographer
Family Photography FAQ
The total cost is $349 for weekday (M-F) sessions, and $399 for weekend (Saturday/Sunday) sessions. This includes a download of the full-resolution, edited, digital images. Specific retouching may be an additional cost, but varies by request.
Your payment covers the session itself, and a download of all the full-resolution, edited, digital images. ‘Edited’ refers to global adjustments, such as exposure and color correction. It also includes standard retouching, if needed, to your favorite images (around 10 favorites). Please note that some retouching requests are complex and may be impossible or require an additional fee.
I dedicate up to 1 hour to every session, though depending on weather and other factors, that can run a little shorter or longer.
A typical session produces around 50-100 final, edited, full-resolution images.
Here’s a list of my recommended locations.
Since your booking reserves a specific date and time, it is non-refundable. However, your payment with me never expires, so you can always reschedule should any issues arise. Please note that if renting a studio, my policy is different from that of the studio.
I primarily work within Milwaukie/SE Portland, an area I know well, and can suggest several places that are particularly photogenic. I am also happy to travel to other locations!
I do not include prints as part of your package, so you are welcome to order prints on your own at any lab of your choosing. I am happy to assist and recommend White House Custom Colour.
Yes! Every session includes a personal print release, which means you’re welcome to print your images for personal use through the lab of your choice. You can make prints, albums, and other keepsakes for yourself and your family.
Please note that the copyright to all images remains with me. Your print release does not allow the images to be sold, entered into contests, used for commercial or business purposes, edited beyond a basic scope for printing, or shared with vendors or publications for promotional use without my permission.
Since your booking reserves a specific date and time, it is non-refundable. However, your payment never expires, so you can always reschedule should any issues arise.
This depends on the season and my work load. In my busiest months, it can take 3+ weeks to deliver a full album. However, I always try to deliver a preview album first. During peak times, I may skip the preview album in an effort to deliver your full album faster. All images are delivered via Google Albums, which are easy to share with family and friends!
Not at all! Parents, siblings and the family pet are welcome to join in the photos.
I do charge a travel fee for locations outside of the greater Portland area. Please contact me for a quote.
Absolutely. Just keep in mind that this will cut into our shooting time, so it’s best to not change more than once.
Nope! I don’t charge any kind of rescheduling fees, so we can take as many rain checks as needed to land on a sunny day.
No additional charge! Feel free to include extended family members.
Customer Review
“Liz came recommended to me from my hair stylist who did her professional/branding pictures. I reached out to Liz to coordinate a family photoshoot with extended family traveling from out of town. From the first email, Liz was incredibly warm and collaborative. She was flexible and thoughtful about the timing and location when we requested a last minute change for a landscape backdrop.
Liz arrived early to the location and was scouting out spots for our photoshoot. She made everyone feel comfortable and easily worked with the kids. She guided us through posing/adjustments to get the best shots and even suggested other groupings we hadn’t thought of. She was quick to send the preview album and we were all so impressed with the beautiful light and stunning backdrop. The final album is full of amazing frame worthy photographs!
I highly recommend Liz! I plan to work with her again for more family photoshoots soon.”
Trang B • Family Photography Client
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