You'd love to have a family portrait session that fully captures who you are, how you connect, and how much affection surfaces when all the members of your family are present within the camera frame.

We're happy to capture your family in our studio, complete with gorgeous light and minimal distractions, or in your comfy-cozy home full of familiar toys and routines. No matter where our session takes place, we'll delight in your delight. And we'll encourage you to pay attention to one another instead of the camera, because there's no 'add happy' button in Photoshop.

We don't care whether you're barefoot or wearing fuzzy slippers, and we won't be sending over a twenty-page list of suggestions about what to wear. (We can make you look beautiful in sweat pants if you love each other.) We just want to capture your family. Your habits, your quirks, and your love. And when you view the images we've created together for the first time, we want the depth of love you feel for your family to grab you by the collar and bring tears to your eyes.

The video below provides a peek at how portrait sessions unfold. If you have questions or would like to schedule a portrait session, click on the 'Contact' link above or call 215-206-3689. Oh -- and thanks for stopping by, lovely!

-- Kristen & Haunani, Essential Imagery owners

P.S. That's Kristen up in the header -- Haunani is camera-shy.

DISPLAYING HOLIDAY CARDS WITH STYLE

It’s the age-old question: how do I display my holiday cards in an attractive way? There’s the old school tuck-it-into-a-wreath method, or the shove-it-into-the-crown-moulding-around-the-door method, and even the just-stick-them-to-the-refrigerator method.

May we suggest an alternative? Essential Imagery uses the Umbra Fotofalls to display our custom birth announcements and holiday cards. It never ceases to get a fabulous reaction. It keeps your cards tidy and gorgeous. It comes in various sizes. It’s oh-so-chic. Whether you receive 10 cards or 700 cards, you’re good to go. Buy the version below here, a slightly larger version here, and the largest version of all here.