The small moments add up to weeks, then months, then years — and somehow the tiny human who once fit perfectly in your arms has grown into someone who makes you laugh every single day and breaks your heart with how fast it's all going. Let me capture this chapter before it changes, again.
the DAYS YOU WON'T GET BACK
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You're in the thick of it right now — the noise, the snuggles, the traditions you've built without even trying. It all moves fast. The kids who once were tiny are suddenly needing you differently than they used to, and just like that, this chapter quietly becomes another one finished. Here's what I know — five years from now, when everything has shifted and you can't quite remember how this season felt, you'll scroll past photos of your kids that you aren't in and say "I really wish I got in the photos with them when they were this little." I'm here to make sure that happens. I'll document your family honestly, playfully, and exactly as you are right now — because this season deserves to be remembered, and so do you.
These ordinary but sacred days deserve to be remembered, honestly
And you deserve to have an experience that finally feels different.
FRANKLIN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
The fun part is over — now it's my turn to do the work! I'll spend time carefully editing your gallery so every image feels like you. Real, warm, and exactly as you were on that day. When you look back through your images, I want you to remember it all again — the little moments, the connection, the way this season of life truly was.
Your Story, Honestly Remembered
Our time together is meant to feel easy and fun! We’ll spend our time doing the things your family already loves. I’ll gently guide and prompt you along the way so real moments can unfold naturally.
A SESSION WHERE REAL LIFE HAPPENS
Before our session, I take time to really get to know your family — your personalities, how you spend your days, and the little things that make you, you. I want you to feel comfortable so we can create meaningful photos together.
WE PLAN YOUR SESSION TOGETHER
The first step is to reach out to me through my contact form. You will receive a personal email from me with my offerings and then we will hop on a quick phone call so you can feel confident that working together is the best for your family!
REACH OUT AND SAY HELLO
FRANKLIN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
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Baking something tasty together, their favorite books in hand, fort building in the living room, playing dress up, building legos, eating popsicles on the porch — anything goes. We build the session around the things your family actually loves to do, so it just feels like a really good day. It's the everyday things that feel so ordinary right now and so irreplaceable later.
The Things You Do Together
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No pose after pose, no forced smiles, no starting over. I got to know your family before I ever picked up a camera — so when session day comes, your kids feel right at home doing all the things they love. There's no pressure to perform. I'll be there in the background, quietly capturing this season exactly as it is. Chaos absolutely welcome.
Planned By You, Lived By Them
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The way they still reach for your hand, the stuffed animal they can't leave the house without, the missing front tooth, their favorite costume, the curl of their hair — the little things that are so easy to take for granted right now and so impossible to get back later. These are the details you don't even notice you'll miss until they're already gone and I'm right there looking for them.
Holding Onto The Little Details
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Your kids aren't going to remember a perfectly clean house or a coordinated outfit. They're going to remember you and how you spend every day showing up for them — for the snuggles, the chaos, the ordinary moments that make up everything. Let someone show up for you. You belong in these photos, in this story, in this season — exactly as you are.
You Mama, In The Frame.
The Moments Worth Holding Onto
...life is too busy, we can never get the kids to cooperate, the house isn't clean. Here's the thing, this chapter won't wait for you. Soon this season will yet again be different, bigger, further away — it continues to slip away faster than you'll know.
So let's stop waiting for perfect and just show up, exactly as you are. Your real life is already the story worth telling. Let me help you remember it honestly, before it's gone.
Here's the thing — there will always be a "but."
You're probably thinking two things: "This sounds amazing, but..."
Ready to remember this season?
This is what your family actually looks like — the chaos, the laughter, the ordinary magic. Your family, honestly remembered.
FRANKLIN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
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The first thing I have to mention might surprise you as it isn’t even for the kids, it’s for you mom and dad!
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Displaying family photos in your home has a positive impact on your children's self-esteem and confidence.
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The question I get asked the most and it truly can make or break a session! Let's plan outfits that feel like you.
Imagine if you could show up exactly as you are where you kids get to just be kids. Imagine I show up to the session already feeling like a friend because I took the time to get to know you and your family. Imagine wardrobe guidance so you're not stressing about outfits. Imagine a child-led session that actually feels fun. And imagine a gallery of photos that capture this season exactly as it is — before it changes. I promise it's not too good to be true. Investment starts at $990.
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"My family session with Courtney was absolutely amazing! I never once felt rushed, awkward or stressed. She was so patient with my little ones and made the session so fun and lighthearted. Whenever I received my photos back, I was in such awe at the beauty she captured of me and my family. She she is amazing to work with!"
She was so patient with my little one and made the session so fun and lighthearted."
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"Courtney was so patient and effortless in dealing with our kids and getting them to cooperate. I loved her eye for posing us naturally!! I was obsessed with every photo and people compliment them all the time when they see them hanging in our house!!"
She was so patient and effortless in dealing with our kids and getting them to cooperate."
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"Our session with Courtney was so effortless and the final results were beautiful and something I will always treasure. She was able to capture our family in the most perfect, genuine way and knew how to handle our busy toddler."
She was able to capture our family in the most perfect, genuine way!”
