IMAGES YOU'LL CHERISH FOREVER


Family, Maternity & Newborn Photography in the Berkshires

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If you want photos that feel honest, emotional, and true to your family's personality, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Christina, a lifestyle photographer based in The Berkshires with a candid, documentary-inspired approach and over a decade of experience photographing families.

Capturing fleeting moments you'll never want to forget.


My work blends natural, unfolding moments with gentle guidance to help you feel confident, comfortable, and fully present during your session. I focus on the fleeting, unscripted interactions: the belly laughs, the tiny toes, the details that define your family, and deliver images that feel timeless and true to your everyday life.

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Why settle for ordinary photos when you can have images that bottle up your most precious memories?


My approach is rooted in connection and trust. Whether we’re documenting your growing family, welcoming a newborn, or taking annual family photos, I’ll create a relaxed environment that feels fun and effortless. The result? Real moments, real emotions, and images you’ll absolutely cherish forever.

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YOUR FAMILY, BEAUTIFULLY documented


What you can expect from a family session


I will guide and photograph your family as they interact naturally, documenting the connection that makes you special as well as capturing traditional portraits. The most meaningful photos come from real connections, not forced poses.

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What makes family sessions special


  • genuine moments captured, from tiny toes to big kisses
  • true-to-color edits that reflect real life
  • gallery complete with individual and group portraits
  • fun, relaxed session where you can be present
  • lots of laughing and less "say cheese"
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"Christina captured our family exactly as we are. These are photos we'll cherish forever."


THE JOHNSON FAMILY

"Christina captured our family exactly as we are. These are photos we'll cherish forever."


THE JOHNSON FAMILY

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THE process:

Step One. Let's Connect

Reach out through my contact page to check availability and tell me about your family or desired session. We'll connect via email or phone and once a contract is signed and retainer is received, your family session is officially on my calendar.

Step Two. Capture your memories

On the day of your session, we'll spend up to an hour wandering together and capturing different groupings. I'll focus on the natural interactions that make your family special, while providing plenty of gentle guidance, too.

Step Three. Deliver your gallery

You’ll receive a thoughtfully curated online gallery with high-resolution images you can download, share, print, or turn into heirloom albums.

"These photos feel like us, not stiff or posed. And our session was fun. We're so grateful for Christina."

THE DUPRES

Everything that's included...


  • up to one hour of coverage
  • access to my library of locations
  • style guide with tips on what to wear and how to prepare kids
  • access to the professional print shop
  • 60+ final images, hand-picked and edited by Christina


$600
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Additional Offerings:

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35mm film


35mm film photography is offered as an intentional, limited add-on. Film introduces a slower pace, natural grain, and an element of surprise resulting in timeless, imperfectly beautiful images that exist beyond the screen.

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Prints


Your memories are more than a digital link. By ordering professional prints, you are choosing the finest photographic paper that will stand up to 100 years in home display or 200 years in dark storage.

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Heirloom album


Printing your images allows you to preserve your memories for a lifetime. It's how family heirlooms that are passed onto generations are created.

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