FAMILY INVESTMENT
Capturing the Moments You'll Never Want to Forget
The days are long, but the years are short. Family photographs freeze the laughter, the snuggles, the personalities, and the connections that make your family unique
My goal is to create a relaxed, enjoyable experience that results in timeless images you'll cherish for generations.
Every family session includes:
Professionally edited images and light retouching
Private online gallery
Download of selected digital images
Matching 4x6 prints of selected images
Location guidance
Print release
Guidance with posing and natural interactions
Access to professional print products
Pricing & Packages
Luxury Family Collection
Luxury Family Collection
Up to a 2-hour session
Up to 20 edited digitals
up to 20 matching 4x6 prints
Download from an online gallery
Print release
For families wanting the ultimate portrait experience with plenty of variety and time to capture genuine moments.
$495
Signature Family Collection
Signature Family Collection
Up to 1- hour session
Up to 15 edited digitals
Up to 15 matching 4x6 prints
Online gallery download
Print release
Our most popular collection, offering the perfect balance of time, variety, and value.
$395
Starter Family Collection
Starter Family Collection
Up to a 30-minute session
Up to 10 edited digitals
up to 10 matching 4x6 prints
Online gallery download
Print release
A simple and affordable way to update your family portraits.
$295
EXTENDED FAMILY SESSIONS
For gatherings with grandparents, adult children, cousins, and multiple households.
EXTENDED FAMILY EXPERIENCE
Starting at $595
Includes:
90 minutes
Large group portrait
Grandparent portraits
Individual family portraits
Sibling groupings
25 edited digital images
25 matching 4x6 prints
Online gallery
Print release
Additional households may require an additional fee.
Because the little moments today become the memories you'll treasure tomorrow.
SW PHOTOGRAPHY
Capturing genuine moments, authentic connections, and timeless memories for families throughout Southern Illinois.
SESSION INFORMATION
Retainer - a non-refundable $100 non-refundable retainer is required to book. The remainder is due 14 days before your Family session date.
Turnaround Time - Your gallery will be delivered within 2-3 weeks.
Travel - Sessions within 20 miles of Salem, Illinois are included. Additional travel may apply outside this area.
Weather Policy - Outdoor sessions may be rescheduled due to unsafe weather conditions.
FAMILY ADD-ON OPTIONS
Additional Digital Images
- Single Images: 15 each.
- 5 Additional Images: $75
- 10 Additional Images: $125
FULL GALLERY UPGRADE
Love them all? Upgrade to your entire gallery.
- Starter Collection - $150
- Signature Family Collection - $200
- Luxury Family Collection - $250
LUXURY FAMILY COLLECTION IS PERFECT FOR:
Extended families
Multi-generational sessions
Families with young children needing extra time
Multiple locations
Milestone family celebrations
SIGNATURE FAMILY COLLECTION IS PERFECT FOR:
Annual family portraits
Families with children
Christmas card photos
Milstone celebration
STARTER FAMILY COLLECTION IS PERFECT FOR:
Small families
Quick portrait updates
Young Children with shorter attention spans
Seasonal family photos
Why Families Choose SW Photography
A relaxed, stress - free experience where families can simply enjoy being together
Patience and understanding for little ones, allowing genuine smiles and authentic moments to unfold naturally
Natural guidance and posing that highlights real connections, laughters, and love, not stiff or awkward smiles
Professionally edited images that preserve your family's story beautifully and timelessly
Printed keepsakes included with every collection because your memories deserve more than a screen
A personalized experience from planning to gallery delivery, ensuring every family feels valued and cared for
A local Southern Illinois photographer who believes the best photographs come from building relationships, not rishing through sessions
A heart for capturing the moments that matter most - the hugs, giggles, snuggles, and connections you'll treasure for generations
IT'S MORE THAN JUST PHOTOS
When you choose SW Photography, you're not simply booking a photo session. You're investing in memories, preserving a chapter of your family's story, and creating heirlooms that will be cherished long after your children are grown.
Because the little moments of today become the priceless memories of tomorrow.
THE TRUTH ABOUT FAMILY PHOTOS
There will never be a "perfect" time.
The house may be messy.
The kids may be wild.
You may wish you could lose a few pounds first. But years from now, non of that will matter. Your children won't look at these photographs and see imperfections. They will see love. They will see memories.
They will see the people who showed up, hugged them tight, and created a beautiful life together.
Those are the photographs that become priceless.