Family Photos

The family photos of your dreams

watkins family
jessica+stefan
watkins family

Picture this: family photos without tears, stress, bribery, or meltdowns. Family photos that capture the essence of who you are together, rather than posed fake scenarios. Family photos you’ll actually WANT to hang on your wall.

Picture this: family photos without tears, stress, bribery, or meltdowns. Family photos that capture the essence of who you are together, rather than posed fake scenarios. Family photos you’ll actually WANT to hang on your wall.

zynda family

What Experience Are You Looking For?​

Family Stories

For the seasons you want to remember exactly as they are. From the anticipation of maternity to those tiny newborn details and the beautifully ordinary chaos of family life, Family Story sessions are relaxed, connection-focused, and built around the people you love most. No perfect behavior or stiff posing required, just honest photographs that feel like you.

Family Shoots include:

  • Maternity, Newborn, or Family sessions (1-2 hours depending on session)
  • High-res digital images with print rights
  • Wardrobe consult and inspo board
  • Activity ideas and inspiration

Family stories range from $750-$950

A Day in the Life

Capture your family in your element…at home! Our luxury lifestyle family shoots enter into your family’s space to capture you all as you are, doing what you love. Baking cookies, baseball in the backyard, bathtime or mealtime…whatever you all enjoy doing together! Carolyn will spend time with you at your house to allow real moments to flow naturally and this precious time in your family’s history to be captured in a unique and genuine way.

All Day-in-the-Life Shoots Include

  • Up to 6 hours of photo coverage (varies based off activity and shoot vision)
  • High-res digital images with print rights
  • Wardrobe consult and inspo board
  • Activity ideas and inspiration

Average client investment: $1500

Grow-With-Me Packages

Capture your little one’s growth, from bump to first birthday! Grow-With-Me Packages follow the growth of your newest addition and are customizable to fit your family’s needs!

Grow-With-Me Packages Include:

  • Maternity, newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, and 1 year options
  • Customizable packages to include the ages and shoot lengths you desire
  • High res digital images with print rights
  • Location and wardrobe consultation

 Your child’s full 1st year, documented – $4500 (Includes Heirloom Album)

Mini Sessions

Short and sweet sessions offered seasonally on select dates. The perfect way to update your family photos on a budget! Contact us today to find out the date and location of our next mini session date!

All Mini Sessions Include:

  • 20 min shoot with 5-10 high res digital images with print rights
  • Multiple time slots throughout the day to choose from
  • A gorgeous local location
  • Outfit guidance

Asheville Mini Sessions starting at $300

RDU Mini Sessions starting at $350

**Want mini sessions in your hometown? Contact us about being

a mini session ambassador and get your shoot for free! **

Carolyn has preserved memories for us through photography for our engagement, wedding, maternity and family sessions. We have her photos all over the walls in our home. As a fellow photographer and creative, I have high standards. She is professional, and she consistently exceeds my expectations with gorgeous photos. Carolyn helps us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and goes the extra mile to seek adventure and to be a kind human. Run 🏃‍♀️ don’t walk to book your session.

Chelsey + Tom

Wilder Weddings Couple

chelsey+tom maternity