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.

WEIRD LITTLE HABITS.

It’s a weird little habit I have…when I’m about to have a cup of coffee and I get say “for here!” instead of “to go,” I take a picture of it. These were taken with the Hipstamatic app, which I deemed the best iPhone camera app, at Zina’s Diner in Ambler.

And this? This, my friends, is from the High Point Cafe in Mount Airy. Another weird little habit. I order a Double Grande Cafe Breve with caramel each and every time I go. It is heaven. I then pretend that the internet is broken, so I’m forced to make time for reading books, scribbling in a notebook or two, and generally unplugging. Hermione can even accompany me in the warmer months, making the High Point Cafe pure bliss. Last time we were there the owner, Meg, even came out with doggie treats for all the canine friends hanging out at the tables.

Oh, and Big Blue Marble Books is just a few doors down from the cafe. We call this nirvana, friends. They offer a fab, handpicked collection of local authors and recent works, as well as handmade notebooks and cards that rock my socks. Independently owned and operated businesses are the best.